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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

þ	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended: August 3, 2013

o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission File Number: 1-10299

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

New York	13-3513936
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

112 West 34^th Street, New York, New York, 10120

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Zip Code)

(212-720-3700)

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer þ

Accelerated filer o

Non-accelerated filer o

Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ

Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding at August 30, 2013: 148,495,431

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

			Page
Part I.	Financial Information
	Item 1.	Financial Statements
		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	3
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	4
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	5
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	6
		Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7
	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	26
Part II.	Other Information
	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	27
	Item 1A.	Risk Factors	28
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	28
	Item 6.	Exhibits	28
		Signature	29
		Index of Exhibits	30

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in millions, except shares)

	August 3,			July 28,			February 2,
	2013			2012			2013
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)			*
ASSETS

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	789		$	770		$	880
Short-term investments		47			50			48
Merchandise inventories		1,306			1,231			1,167
Other current assets		243			199			268
		2,385			2,250			2,363
Property and equipment, net		552			447			490
Deferred taxes		265			284			257
Goodwill		194			143			145
Other intangibles and other assets		115			110			112
	$	3,511		$	3,234		$	3,367
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	418		$	391		$	298
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		309			278			338
Current portion of capital lease obligations		3			—			—
		730			669			636
Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases		138			133			133
Other liabilities		217			253			221
		1,085			1,055			990
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock and paid-in capital: 168,480,940, 165,819,340 and 166,909,151 shares, respectively		895			819			856
Retained earnings		2,220			1,920			2,076
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(192	)		(241	)		(171	)
Less: Treasury stock at cost: 20,005,809, 14,959,322 and 16,839,222 shares, respectively		(497	)		(319	)		(384	)
Total shareholders’ equity		2,426			2,179			2,377
	$	3,511		$	3,234		$	3,367

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

* The balance sheet at February 2, 2013 has been derived from the previously reported audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 2, 2013.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(in millions, except per share amounts)

	Thirteen weeks ended						Twenty-six weeks ended
	August 3,			July 28,			August 3,			July 28,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Sales	$	1,454		$	1,367		$	3,092		$	2,945

Cost of sales		1,001			939			2,078			1,980
Selling, general and administrative expenses		314			306			629			612
Depreciation and amortization		31			29			62			58
Other charges		2			—			2			—
Interest expense, net		1			1			2			2
Other income		(1	)		(1	)		(3	)		(1	)
		1,348			1,274			2,770			2,651

Income before income taxes		106			93			322			294
Income tax expense		40			34			118			107
Net income	$	66		$	59		$	204		$	187

Basic earnings per share	$	0.44		$	0.39		$	1.36		$	1.23
Weighted-average common shares outstanding		149.5			151.4			149.9			151.6

Diluted earnings per share	$	0.44		$	0.39		$	1.34		$	1.21
Weighted-average common shares assuming dilution		151.4			153.9			152.1			154.1

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

(in millions)

	Thirteen weeks ended						Twenty-six weeks ended
	August 3,			July 28,			August 3,			July 28,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net income	$	66		$	59		$	204		$	187

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income tax

Foreign currency translation adjustment:
Translation adjustment arising during the period, net of income tax		(6	)		(49	)		(27	)		(42	)

Cash flow hedges:
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax		1			(1	)		—			(1	)

Available for sale securities:
Unrealized gain/(loss)		(1	)		1			—			1

Pension and postretirement adjustments:
Amortization of net actuarial gain/loss included in net periodic benefit costs, net of income tax expense of $2, $1, $3, and $2 million, respectively		2			2			4			4

Comprehensive income	$	62		$	12		$	181		$	149

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(in millions)

	Twenty-six weeks ended
	August 3,			July 28
	2013			2012
From Operating Activities:
Net income	$	204		$	187
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		62			58
Share-based compensation expense		13			10
Qualified pension plan contributions		(2	)		—
Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation		(7	)		(6	)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Merchandise inventories		(109	)		(177	)
Accounts payable		100			155
Other accruals		(28	)		(30	)
Other, net		7			(36	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		240			161

From Investing Activities:
Lease termination gains		2			—
Sales and maturities of short-term investments		23			7
Purchases of short-term investments		(23	)		(57	)
Capital expenditures		(107	)		(87	)
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired		(84	)		—
Net cash used in investing activities		(189	)		(137	)

From Financing Activities:
Purchase of treasury shares		(100	)		(65	)
Dividends paid		(60	)		(55	)
Issuance of common stock		15			20
Treasury stock issued under employee stock purchase plan		3			5
Excess tax benefits on share-based compensation		7			7
Reduction in long-term debt		—			(2	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(135	)		(90	)

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on Cash and Cash Equivalents		(7	)		(15	)
Net change in Cash and Cash Equivalents		(91	)		(81	)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at beginning of year		880			851
Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of interim period	$	789		$	770

Cash paid during the period:
Interest	$	5		$	5
Income taxes	$	99		$	137

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this report are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods of the fiscal year ending February 1, 2014 and of the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013. Certain items included in these statements are based on management’s estimates. Actual results may differ from those estimates. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended February 2, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 1, 2013.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

During the first quarter of 2013, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2013-02”). ASU 2013-02 amended existing guidance by requiring additional disclosure either on the face of the income statement or in the notes to the financial statements of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The provisions of this new guidance were effective prospectively as of the beginning of 2013. Accordingly, enhanced footnote disclosure is included in Note 5. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 had no effect on our results of operations or financial position.

We performed our annual goodwill impairment assessment during the first quarter of 2013, using a qualitative approach as permitted under Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment. In performing the assessment, we identified and considered the significance of relevant key factors, events, and circumstances that affected the fair value and/or carrying amounts of our reporting units. These factors included external factors such as macroeconomic, industry and market conditions, as well as entity-specific factors, such as our actual and planned financial performance. Based on the results of the impairment assessment performed, we concluded that it is more likely than not that the fair values of our reporting units substantially exceeded their respective carrying values and there are no reporting units at risk of impairment.

Other recently issued accounting pronouncements did not, or are not believed by management to, have a material effect on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statements.

2. Acquisition

Effective beginning on July 7, 2013, the Company completed its acquisition of 100 percent of the shares of Runners Point Warenhandelsgesellschaft mbH, (“Runners Point Group”) a specialty athletic store and online retailer based in Recklinghausen, Germany. The aggregate purchase price paid for the acquisition was $87 million in cash, subject to adjustment for finalization of the value of the net assets acquired. Runners Point Group operates 194 stores in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. Additionally, there are 24 Runners Point Group franchise stores operating in Germany and Switzerland. The acquisition is intended to enhance the Company’s position in Germany and also provide additional banners to further diversify and expand the Company’s European business. Also, the addition of the strong digital capabilities of Tredex, the e-commerce subsidiary of Runners Point Group, allows for the potential of accelerated e-commerce growth in Europe.

The results of Runners Point Group are included in our consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2. Acquisition – (continued)

The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the fair value of assets acquired, based on the exchange rate in effect at the date of our acquisition of Runners Point Group. The allocation of the purchase price shown in the table below is preliminary and subject to change based on the finalization of our detailed valuations, including the valuations of trademarks, tradenames, customer lists, and other intangibles.

	(in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3
Inventory		40
Other current assets		10
Property and equipment		20
Other long-term assets		9
Accounts payable and other accruals		(34	)
Obligations under capital leases		(9	)
Other long-term liabilities		(1	)
Goodwill ⁽¹⁾		49
Total purchase price	$	87

⁽¹⁾

As of August 3, 2013, the U.S. dollar value of goodwill increased to $50 million.

The Company is assessing the tax deductibility of the goodwill related to the acquisition.

3. Segment Information

The Company has determined that its reportable segments are those that are based on its method of internal reporting. As of August 3, 2013, the Company has two reportable segments, Athletic Stores and Direct-to-Customers. Sales and division results for the Company’s reportable segments for the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012 are presented below. Division profit reflects income before income taxes, corporate expense, net interest expense, and net non-operating income.

As discussed in Note 2, Acquisition, the Company acquired Runners Point Group during the second quarter of 2013. Sales and division results for the Runners Point Group stores, including Runners Point, Sidestep and Run², are included in the Athletic Stores segment since the date of acquisition. Sales and division results for Tredex, a direct-to-customer subsidiary of Runners Point Group, are included in the Direct-to-Customers segment since the date of acquisition.

	Thirteen weeks ended				Twenty-six weeks ended
Sales	August 3,		July 28,		August 3,		July 28,
(in millions)	2013		2012		2013		2012
Athletic Stores	$	1,313	$	1,248	$	2,784	$	2,685
Direct-to-Customers		141		119		308		260
Total sales	$	1,454	$	1,367	$	3,092	$	2,945

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3. Segment Information - (continued)


	Thirteen weeks ended				Twenty-six weeks ended
Operating Results	August 3,		July 28,		August 3,		July 28,
(in millions)	2013		2012		2013		2012
Athletic Stores ⁽¹⁾	$	116	$	107	$	327	$	314
Direct-to-Customers		10		11		33		29
Division profit		126		118		360		343
Less: Corporate expense, net		20		25		39		48
Operating profit		106		93		321		295
Other income ⁽²⁾		1		1		3		1
Interest expense, net		1		1		2		2
Income before income taxes	$	106	$	93	$	322	$	294

⁽¹⁾

Included in the Athletic Stores segment for both the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 is a $2 million charge recorded in connection with the closure of all CCS stores.

⁽²⁾

Other income includes non-operating items, such as lease termination gains, royalty income, and the changes in fair value, premiums paid and realized gains associated with foreign currency option contracts.

During the second quarter of 2013 the Company closed all 22 of its CCS stores. Of these stores, 8 have been converted to other store formats as of August 3, 2013 and 6 will be converted to other store formats by the end of the year. The CCS store closures are not presented as part of discontinued operations as the operations and cash flows related to the majority of the closed stores are expected to continue through other store formats and the Company’s websites. The Company will continue to operate the CCS catalog and e-commerce website.

4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Annually during the first quarter, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise, the Company reviews goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment. The annual review of goodwill and assets with indefinite lives performed during the first quarters of 2013 and 2012 did not result in impairment charges. The fair value of each of the reporting units substantially exceeds its carrying value for both periods. The following table provides a summary of goodwill by reportable segment.

Goodwill as of August 3, 2013 includes $50 million relating to the acquisition of Runners Point Group. Other changes include foreign exchange fluctuations.

	August 3,		July 28,		February 2,
Goodwill (in millions)	2013		2012		2013
Athletic Stores ⁽¹⁾	$	67	$	16	$	18
Direct-to-Customers		127		127		127
	$	194	$	143	$	145

⁽¹⁾

The entire amount of goodwill related to the acquisition was preliminarily allocated to the Athletic Stores segment and is subject to change based on the finalization of our detailed valuations.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - (continued)

The components of finite-lived intangible assets and intangible assets not subject to amortization are as follows:

	August 3, 2013							July 28, 2012							February 2, 2013
	Gross		Accum.			Net		Gross		Accum.			Net		Gross		Accum.			Net
(in millions)	value		amort.			value		Value		amort.			value		Value		amort.			value
Amortized intangible assets:
Lease acquisition costs	$	154	$	(134	)	$	20	$	152	$	(131	)	$	21	$	158	$	(137	)	$	21
Trademarks		21		(10	)		11		21		(9	)		12		21		(9	)		12
Favorable leases		4		(4	)		—		5		(5	)		—		5		(5	)		—
CCS customer relationships		21		(20	)		1		21		(16	)		5		21		(18	)		3

	$	200	$	(168	)	$	32	$	199	$	(161	)	$	38	$	205	$	(169	)	$	36

Indefinite life intangible assets:
Republic of Ireland trademark							1							1							1
CCS tradename							3							10							3
						$	4						$	11						$	4
Other intangible assets, net						$	36						$	49						$	40

For the twenty-six week period ended August 3, 2013, activity included amortization of $6 million, partially offset by lease acquisition additions of $2 million. The lease acquisition additions recorded during the period are being amortized over a weighted-average of 10 years.

	Thirteen weeks ended				Twenty-six weeks ended
	August 3,		July 28,		August 3,		July 28,
(in millions)	2013		2012		2013		2012
Amortization expense	$	3	$	3	$	6	$	7

Future expected amortization expense for finite life intangible assets is estimated as follows:

	(in millions)
Remainder of 2013	$	4
2014		5
2015		4
2016		3
2017		3
2018		3

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

5. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated other comprehensive loss comprised the following:

	August 3,			July 28,			February 2,
(in millions)	2013			2012			2013
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	55		$	21		$	82
Cash flow hedges		3			(2	)		3
Unrecognized pension cost and postretirement benefit		(249	)		(259	)		(255	)
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale security		(1	)		(1	)		(1	)
	$	(192	)	$	(241	)	$	(171	)

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the twenty-six week period ended August 3, 2013 were as follows:

(in millions)	Foreign currency translation adjustments			Cash flow hedges		Items related to pension and postretirement benefits			Unrealized loss on available- for-sale security			Total
Balance as of February 2, 2013	$	82		$	3	$	(255	)	$	(1	)	$	(171	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification		(27	)		—		2			—			(25	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income		—			—		4			—			4
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(27	)		—		6			—			(21	)

Balance as of August 3, 2013	$	55		$	3	$	(249	)	$	(1	)	$	(192	)

Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the twenty-six week period ended August 3, 2013 were as follows:

(in millions)
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss:
Pension amortization of actuarial loss	$	8
Postretirement amortization of actuarial gain		(1	)
Net periodic benefit cost (see Note 9)		7
Income tax expense		3
Net of tax	$	4

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

6. Financial Instruments

The Company operates internationally and utilizes certain derivative financial instruments to mitigate its foreign currency exposures, primarily related to third-party and intercompany forecasted transactions. As a result of the use of derivative instruments, the Company is exposed to the risk that counterparties will fail to meet their contractual obligations. To mitigate this counterparty credit risk, the Company has a policy of entering into contracts only with major financial institutions, selected based upon their credit ratings and other financial factors. The Company monitors the creditworthiness of counterparties throughout the duration of the derivative instrument.

Additional information is contained within Note 7, Fair Value Measurements.

Derivative Holdings Designated as Hedges

For a derivative to qualify as a hedge at inception and throughout the hedged period, the Company formally documents the nature of the hedged items and the relationships between the hedging instruments and the hedged items, as well as its risk-management objectives, strategies for undertaking the various hedge transactions, and the methods of assessing hedge effectiveness and hedge ineffectiveness. In addition, for hedges of forecasted transactions, the significant characteristics and expected terms of a forecasted transaction must be specifically identified, and it must be probable that each forecasted transaction would occur. If it were deemed probable that the forecasted transaction would not occur, the gain or loss on the derivative instrument would be recognized in earnings immediately. No such gains or losses were recognized in earnings for any of the periods presented. Derivative financial instruments qualifying for hedge accounting must maintain a specified level of effectiveness between the hedging instrument and the item being hedged, both at inception and throughout the hedged period, which management evaluates periodically.

The primary currencies to which the Company is exposed are the euro, British pound, Canadian dollar, and Australian dollar. For option and foreign exchange forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges of the purchase of inventory, the effective portion of gains and losses is deferred as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (“AOCL”) and is recognized as a component of cost of sales when the related inventory is sold. The amount reclassified to cost of sales related to such contracts was not significant for any of the periods presented. The effective portion of gains or losses associated with other forward contracts is deferred as a component of AOCL until the underlying transaction is reported in earnings. The ineffective portion of gains and losses related to cash flow hedges recorded to earnings was also not significant for any of the periods presented. When using a forward contract as a hedging instrument, the Company excludes the time value of the contract from the assessment of effectiveness. At each quarter-end, the Company had not hedged forecasted transactions for more than the next twelve months, and the Company expects all derivative-related amounts reported in AOCL to be reclassified to earnings within twelve months. The net change in the fair value of foreign exchange derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges of the purchase of inventory resulted in a loss of $1 million for the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013, and was not significant for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013. The net change resulted in a gain of $1 million for both the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended July 28, 2012. The notional value of the contracts outstanding at August 3, 2013 was $57 million and these contracts extend through July 2014.

Derivative Holdings Designated as Non-Hedges

The Company mitigates the effect of fluctuating foreign exchange rates on the reporting of foreign-currency denominated earnings by entering into currency option contracts. Changes in the fair value of these foreign currency option contracts, which are not designated as hedges, are recorded in earnings immediately within other income. The realized gains, premiums paid and changes in the fair market value were not significant for any of the periods presented. There were no options outstanding at August 3, 2013.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

6. Financial Instruments - (continued)

The Company also enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge foreign-currency denominated merchandise purchases and intercompany transactions that are not designated as hedges. The net change in fair value was not significant for any of the periods presented. The notional value of the contracts outstanding at August 3, 2013 was $32 million and these contracts extend through December 2013.

Additionally, the Company enters into diesel fuel forward and option contracts to mitigate a portion of the Company’s freight expense due to the variability caused by fuel surcharges imposed by our third-party freight carriers. Changes in the fair value of these contracts are recorded in earnings immediately. The effect was not significant for any of the periods presented. The notional value of the contracts outstanding at August 3, 2013 was $1 million and these contracts extend through November 2013.

Fair Value of Derivative Contracts

The following represents the fair value of the Company’s derivative contracts. Many of the Company’s agreements allow for a netting arrangement. The following is presented on a gross basis, by type of contract:

	Balance Sheet	August 3,		July 28,		February 2,
(in millions)	Caption	2013		2012		2013
Hedging Instruments:
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Current assets	$	3	$	—	$	4
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Current liabilities	$	—	$	2	$	—

Non-Hedging Instruments:
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Current assets	$	1	$	—	$	2
Foreign exchange forward contracts	Current liabilities	$	—	$	1	$	—

7. Fair Value Measurements

The Company’s financial assets recorded at fair value are categorized as follows:

Level 1 –

Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

Level 2 –

Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets.

Level 3 –

Model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value-drivers are unobservable.

There were no transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 assets and liabilities for any of the periods presented.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

7. Fair Value Measurements – (continued)

The following tables provide a summary of the Company’s recognized assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

	At August 3, 2013						At July 28, 2012						At February 2, 2013
(in millions)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Assets
Short-term investments	$	—	$	47	$	—	$	—	$	50	$	—	$	—	$	48	$	—
Auction rate security		—		6		—		—		6		—		—		6		—
Foreign exchange forward contracts		—		4		—		—		—		—		—		6		—
Total Assets	$	—	$	57	$	—	$	—	$	56	$	—	$	—	$	60	$	—

Liabilities
Foreign exchange forward contracts		—		—		—		—		3		—		—		—		—
Total Liabilities	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	3	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

Available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported, net of tax, in other comprehensive income, unless unrealized losses are determined to be other than temporary. As of August 3, 2013, the Company held $53 million of available-for-sale securities, which was comprised of $47 million of short-term investments and a $6 million auction rate security, which is included in other assets.

Short-term investments represent corporate bonds with maturity dates within one year from the purchase date. These securities are valued using model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets and therefore are classified as Level 2 instruments.

The fair value of the auction rate security is determined by using quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets and accordingly is classified as a Level 2 instrument.

The Company’s derivative financial instruments are valued using market-based inputs to valuation models. These valuation models require a variety of inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, and measures of volatility.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying value and estimated fair value of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases were as follows:

	August 3,		July 28,		February 2,
(in millions)	2013		2012		2013
Carrying value ⁽¹⁾	$	141	$	133	$	133
Fair value ⁽¹⁾	$	165	$	143	$	152

(1)

In connection with the acquisition of Runners Point Group in the second quarter of 2013, the Company recognized capital leases. These were existing agreements primarily related to the financing of certain store fixtures. Accordingly, $9 million is included in the total above; $3 million is classified as short-term and $6 million is classified as long-term.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

7. Fair Value Measurements – (continued)

The fair value of long-term debt is determined by using model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets and therefore is classified as Level 2.

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and other current receivables and payables approximate their fair value.

8. Earnings Per Share

The Company accounts for and discloses net earnings per share using the treasury stock method. The Company’s basic earnings per share is computed by dividing the Company’s reported net income for the period by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding at the end of the period. The Company’s restricted stock awards, which contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends, are considered participating securities and are included in the calculation of basic earnings per share. Diluted earnings per share reflects the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period used in the basic earnings per share computation plus dilutive common stock equivalents.

The Company’s basic and diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding was as follows:

	Thirteen weeks ended				Twenty-six weeks ended
	August 3,		July 28,		August 3,		July 28,
(in millions)	2013		2012		2013		2012
Weighted-average common shares outstanding		149.5		151.4		149.9		151.6
Effect of Dilution:
Stock options and awards		1.9		2.5		2.2		2.5
Weighted-average common shares assuming dilution		151.4		153.9		152.1		154.1

Options to purchase 1.2 million and 0.9 million shares of common stock were not included in the computation for the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively. Options to purchase 0.8 million and 0.7 million shares of common stock were not included in the computation for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively. These options were not included primarily because the exercise prices of the options were greater than the average market price of the common shares and, therefore, the effect would have been antidilutive. As of August 3, 2013, contingently issuable shares of 0.4 million have not been included as the vesting conditions have not been satisfied.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

9. Pension and Postretirement Plans

The Company has defined benefit pension plans covering certain of its North American employees, which are funded in accordance with the provisions of the laws where the plans are in effect. In addition to providing pension benefits, the Company sponsors postretirement medical and life insurance plans, which are available to most of its retired U.S. employees. These medical and life insurance plans are contributory and are not funded.

The following are the components of net periodic pension benefit cost and net periodic postretirement benefit income, which is recognized as part of SG&A expense:

	Pension Benefits												Postretirement Benefits
	Thirteen weeks						Twenty-six weeks						Thirteen weeks					Twenty-six weeks
	ended						ended						ended					ended
	August 3,			July 28,			August 3,			July 28,			August 3,		July 28,			August 3,			July 28,
(in millions)	2013			2012			2013			2012			2013		2012			2013			2012
Service cost	$	3		$	4		$	7		$	7		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	—
Interest cost		7			7			13			14			—		—			—			—
Expected return on plan assets		(10	)		(10	)		(20	)		(20	)		—		—			—			—
Amortization of net loss (gain)		4			4			8			8			—		(1	)		(1	)		(2	)
Net benefit expense (income)	$	4		$	5		$	8		$	9		$	—	$	(1	)	$	(1	)	$	(2	)

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company made a $2 million contribution to the Canadian qualified plan. No pension contributions to the U.S. qualified plan were made during the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012. The Company continually evaluates the amount and timing of any future contributions. Additional contributions will depend on the plan asset performance and other factors.

10. Share-Based Compensation

Total compensation expense related to the Company’s share-based compensation plans was $5 million for the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013, $4 million for the thirteen weeks ended July 28, 2012, and was $13 million and $10 million for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively. The associated tax benefits recognized for the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012 were $3 million and $1 million, respectively. The associated tax benefit recognized was $4 million for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 and $3 million for the twenty-six weeks ended July 28, 2012. Tax deductions in excess of the cumulative compensation cost recognized for share-based compensation arrangements were $7 million for both the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012 and are classified as a financing activity within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

The Company uses a Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of share-based awards. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model incorporates various and highly subjective assumptions, including expected term and expected volatility.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

10. Share-Based Compensation- (continued)

The following table shows the Company’s assumptions used to compute the share-based compensation expense:

	Stock Option Plans Twenty-six weeks ended						Stock Purchase Plan Twenty-six weeks ended
	August 3,			July 28,			August 3,			July 28,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Weighted-average risk free rate of interest		1.02	%		1.50	%		0.17	%		0.21	%
Expected volatility		42	%		43	%		40	%		37	%
Weighted-average expected award life		6.0 years			5.5 years			1.0 year			1.0 year
Dividend yield		2.3	%		2.3	%		2.3	%		2.6	%
Weighted-average fair value	$	10.99		$	10.13		$	5.79		$	5.52

The information in the following table covers options granted under the Company’s stock option plans for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013:

(in thousands, except price per share and weighted-average term)	Shares			Weighted- Average Term		Weighted- Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding at the beginning of the year		5,907				$	19.93
Granted		1,154					34.25
Exercised		(780	)				18.69
Expired or cancelled		(42	)				29.20
Options outstanding at August 3, 2013		6,239			6.74	$	22.67
Options exercisable at August 3, 2013		4,037			5.54	$	18.62
Options available for future grant at August 3, 2013		3,313

	Thirteen weeks ended				Twenty-six weeks ended
	August 3,		July 28,		August 3,		July 28,
Intrinsic value of stock options (in millions)	2013		2012		2013		2012
Exercised	$	8	$	4	$	13	$	15
Outstanding					$	91	$	94
Outstanding and exercisable					$	75	$	68

The cash received from option exercises for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 was $9 million and $15 million, respectively. The cash received from option exercises for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 28, 2012 was $6 million and $20 million, respectively. The total tax benefit realized from option exercises was $2 million and $4 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, respectively, and was $1 million and $5 million for the corresponding prior-year periods.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

10. Share-Based Compensation- (continued)

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at August 3, 2013:

				Options Outstanding						Options Exercisable
Range of Exercise Prices				Number Outstanding		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Number Exercisable		Weighted- Average Exercise Price
(in thousands, except price per share and contractual life)
$	9.85	$	15.10		1,799		6.09	$	12.60		1,799	$	12.60
$	15.74	$	23.42		1,664		6.51	$	19.75		1,210	$	20.08
$	23.63	$	30.92		1,628		5.68	$	28.60		1,021	$	27.37
$	31.79	$	36.59		1,148		9.61	$	34.26		7	$	34.17
$	9.85	$	36.59		6,239		6.74	$	22.67		4,037	$	18.62

Changes in the Company’s nonvested options for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 are summarized as follows:

(in thousands, except price per share)	Number of Shares			Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Nonvested at the beginning of the year		2,314		$	23.18
Granted		1,154			34.25
Vested		(1,224	)		20.97
Expired or cancelled		(42	)		29.20
Nonvested at August 3, 2013		2,202		$	30.10

Compensation expense related to the Company’s stock option and stock purchase plans was $3 million and $6 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, respectively, and was $2 million and $5 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended July 28, 2012, respectively. As of August 3, 2013, there was $13 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.35 years.

Restricted Stock and Units

Restricted shares of the Company’s common stock and restricted stock units may be awarded to certain officers and key employees of the Company. The Company also issues restricted stock units to its non-employee directors. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock, provided that the vesting conditions are satisfied. As of August 3, 2013, 1,008,542 restricted stock units were outstanding. Compensation expense is recognized using the fair market value at the date of grant and is amortized over the vesting period, provided the recipient continues to be employed by the Company.

Generally, awards fully vest after the passage of time, typically three years. However, restricted stock unit grants made in connection with the Company’s long-term incentive program vest after the attainment of certain performance metrics and the passage of time. Restricted stock is considered outstanding at the time of grant and the holders have voting rights. Dividends are paid to holders of restricted stock that vests with the passage of time; for any performance-based restricted stock granted after May 19, 2010, dividends will be accumulated and paid after the performance criteria are met.

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

10. Share-Based Compensation- (continued)

Restricted share and unit activity for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012 is summarized as follows:

	Number of Shares and Units
(in thousands)	August 3, 2013			July 28, 2012
Outstanding at beginning of period		1,564			2,068
Granted		440			264
Vested		(639	)		(482	)
Cancelled or forfeited		(12	)		—
Outstanding at end of period		1,353			1,850
Aggregate value (in millions)	$	36		$	33
Weighted-average remaining contractual life		1.33 years			1.20 years

The weighted-average grant-date fair value per share was $34.59 and $30.75 for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively. The total value of awards for which restrictions lapsed during the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012 was $9 million and $5 million, respectively. As of August 3, 2013, there was $16 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted awards. The Company recorded compensation expense related to restricted stock awards, net of forfeitures, of $2 million for both the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, and $7 million and $5 million for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Foot Locker, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in two reportable segments – Athletic Stores and Direct-to-Customers. The Athletic Stores segment is one of the largest athletic footwear and apparel retailers in the world, whose formats include Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, Footaction, as well as the retail stores of Runners Point Group, including Runners Point, Sidestep, and Run², which was acquired during the second quarter of 2013. The Direct-to-Customers segment is multi-branded and multi-channeled. This segment sells, through its affiliates, directly to customers through its Internet websites, mobile devices, and catalogs. Eastbay, one of the affiliates, is among the largest direct marketers in the United States. The Direct-to-Customers segment operates the websites for eastbay.com, final-score.com, eastbayteamservices.com, ccs.com, as well as websites aligned with the brand names of its store banners (footlocker.com, ladyfootlocker.com, kidsfootlocker.com, footaction.com, and champssports.com). Additionally, this segment includes Tredex, the direct-to-customer subsidiary of Runners Point Group, which operates the websites for runnerspoint.com, sidestep.com, and sp24.com.

STORE COUNT

At August 3, 2013, the Company operated 3,495 stores as compared with 3,335 and 3,354 stores at February 2, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively. Store count as of August 3, 2013 includes 194 Runners Point Group stores under the Runners Point, Sidestep, and Run² banners. Excluding the acquired locations, the Company opened 49 stores, remodeled or relocated 153 stores and closed 83 stores during the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013. As previously announced, the Company closed all of its 22 CCS stores, included in the total store closures above, during the second quarter of 2013.

A total of 69 franchised stores were operating at August 3, 2013, as compared with 42 and 37 stores at February 2, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively. Included in the most recent number of franchised stores are 24 franchised Runners Point Group stores operating in Germany and Switzerland. Royalty income from the franchised stores was not significant for any of the periods presented. These stores are not included in the Company’s operating store count above.

SALES AND OPERATING RESULTS

All references to comparable-store sales for a given period relate to sales of stores that are open at the period-end and have been open for more than one year. The computation of comparable-store sales also includes the sales of the Direct-to-Customers segment. Stores opened or closed during the period are not included in the comparable-store base; however, stores closed temporarily for relocation or remodeling are included. Computations exclude the effect of foreign currency fluctuations.

Sales from acquired businesses that include inventory are included in the computation of comparable-store sales after 15 months of operations. Accordingly, sales of Runners Point Group have been excluded from the computation of comparable-store sales.

The following table summarizes results by segment:

	Thirteen weeks ended				Twenty-six weeks ended
Sales	August 3,		July 28,		August 3,		July 28,
(in millions)	2013		2012		2013		2012
Athletic Stores	$	1,313	$	1,248	$	2,784	$	2,685
Direct-to-Customers		141		119		308		260
Total sales	$	1,454	$	1,367	$	3,092	$	2,945

	Thirteen weeks ended				Twenty-six weeks ended
Operating Results	August 3,		July 28,		August 3,		July 28,
(in millions)	2013		2012		2013		2012
Athletic Stores ⁽¹⁾	$	116	$	107	$	327	$	314
Direct-to-Customers		10		11		33		29
Division profit		126		118		360		343
Less: Corporate expense, net		20		25		39		48
Operating profit		106		93		321		295
Other income ⁽²⁾		1		1		3		1
Interest expense, net		1		1		2		2
Income before income taxes	$	106	$	93	$	322	$	294

⁽¹⁾

Included in the Athletic Stores segment for both the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 is a $2 million charge recorded in connection with the closure of all CCS stores.

⁽²⁾

Sales increased by $87 million, or 6.4 percent, to $1,454 million for the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013 from $1,367 million for the thirteen weeks ended July 28, 2012. For the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, sales of $3,092 million increased 5.0 percent from sales of $2,945 million for the twenty-six week period ended July 28, 2012. The total increase reflects the shift caused by the 53^rd week in 2012 as well as the addition of the Runners Point Group since the date of acquisition.

Excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, total sales for the thirteen week and twenty-six week periods increased 5.9 percent and 4.9 percent, respectively, as compared with the corresponding prior-year periods. Comparable-store sales increased by 1.8 percent and 3.5 percent for the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, respectively.

Gross margin, as a percentage of sales, decreased to 31.2 percent for the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013, as compared with 31.3 percent in the corresponding prior-year period. As a percentage of sales, the cost of merchandise for the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013 increased by 20 basis points as compared with the prior year period, primarily reflecting a decrease in the initial markup rate. This increase was partially offset by an improvement of 10 basis points from leveraging of occupancy and buying costs.

Gross margin, as a percentage of sales, remained unchanged at 32.8 percent for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012.

Segment Analysis

Athletic Stores

Athletic Stores sales increased by 5.2 percent to $1,313 million and 3.7 percent to $2,784 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, respectively, as compared with the corresponding prior-year periods. Excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, sales from athletic stores increased 4.7 percent and 3.6 percent for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, respectively, as compared with the corresponding prior-year periods. Comparable-store sales increased by 0.5 percent and 2.2 percent for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, respectively. Sales in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and Europe increased, while sales in Canada were essentially flat. Sales in the U.S. for the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, were primarily driven by Kids Foot Locker, which posted strong comparable-store gains. The children’s footwear category was a key driver across multiple banners, as basketball styles performed very well.

Foot Locker Europe also posted a strong comparable-store gain for the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013 and a low single-digit comparable-store increase for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013. These increases were primarily related to sales of men’s basketball and running styles. In addition, Foot Locker Europe’s results include $20 million in sales for the athletic stores related to Runners Point Group, representing the one month of activity since the acquisition.

Lady Foot Locker continued to experience sales declines, as management continues to close underperforming stores and redefine the product offerings. Test locations, including SIX:02, continue to be evaluated and various initiatives are being implemented in an effort to improve future performance.

Athletic Stores division profit for the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013 increased to $116 million, or 8.8 percent, as a percentage of sales, as compared with division profit of $107 million, or 8.6 percent, as a percentage of sales, for the thirteen weeks ended July 28, 2012. For the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 division profit increased to $327 million, or 11.7 percent, as a percentage of sales, as compared with division profit of $314 million, or 11.7 percent, as a percentage of sales, for the corresponding prior-year period. These increases were mainly attributable to higher sales combined with continued expense control, specifically wages and marketing expenses.

Direct-to-Customers

Direct-to-Customers sales increased by 18.5 percent for both the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 as compared with the corresponding prior-year periods. On a comparable week basis, due to the shift caused by the 53^rd week in 2012, sales increased 18.1 percent. These increases were primarily the result of the continued strong sales performance of Company’s store-banner websites and Eastbay.

Direct-to-Customers division profit decreased 9.1 percent to $10 million, and increased 13.8 percent to $33 million, for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, respectively, as compared with the corresponding prior-year periods. Division profit, as a percentage of sales, decreased to 7.1 percent and 10.7 percent for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, respectively, as compared with 9.2 percent and 11.2 percent, respectively, in the corresponding prior-year periods. The decrease in division profit for the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013 is primarily driven by increased advertising and publicity expense, as Eastbay launched a new marketing campaign late in the second quarter of 2013 to increase the exposure of the brand. The continued strong sales performance drove the profit increase for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 and more than offset the additional advertising and publicity expense of the second quarter.

Corporate Expense

Corporate expense consists of unallocated selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”), as well as depreciation and amortization related to the Company’s corporate headquarters, centrally managed departments, unallocated insurance and benefit programs, certain foreign exchange transaction gains and losses, and other items. Corporate expense for the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013 decreased by $5 million to $20 million from the corresponding prior-year period. Corporate expense for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 decreased by $9 million to $39 million from the corresponding prior-year period. The decline is primarily a result of a reallocation of expense between corporate and the operating divisions. Based upon an internal study of corporate expense, the allocation of such expenses to the operating divisions was increased thereby reducing corporate expense. This decrease was partially offset by $3 million and $4 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, respectively, of costs incurred related to the Company’s acquisition and integration of Runners Point Group.

Selling, General and Administrative

SG&A of $314 million increased by $8 million, or 2.6 percent, for the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013 as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. SG&A, as a percentage of sales, decreased to 21.6 percent for the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013, as compared with 22.4 percent in the corresponding prior-year period. For the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, SG&A increased by $17 million, or 2.8 percent, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period. SG&A, as a percentage of sales, decreased to 20.3 percent for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, as compared with 20.8 percent in the corresponding prior-year period. The improvement as a percentage of sales was driven by effective expense management, specifically store wages and marketing. Excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations, SG&A increased by $6 million and $16 million for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, respectively, as compared with the corresponding prior-year periods. Included in SG&A for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, is $3 million and $4 million, respectively, of costs related to the Company’s acquisition and integration of Runners Point Group as noted above in the discussion of corporate expense. Additionally, SG&A increased partially due to the inclusion of Runners Point Group.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization increased by $2 million for the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013 to $31 million, as compared with the corresponding prior-year period of $29 million. For the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, depreciation and amortization increased by $4 million to $62 million as compared with $58 million for the twenty-six weeks ended July 28, 2012. This increase reflects increased capital spending on store improvements and technology. The effects of foreign currency fluctuations and the acquisition of Runners Point Group were not significant.

Other Charges

Other charges consist of $2 million of lease exit costs relating to the closure of all 22 CCS stores during the second quarter of 2013. Of these stores, 8 have been converted to other store formats as of August 3, 2013 and 6 will be converted to other store formats by the end of the year. The CCS store closures are not presented as part of discontinued operations as the operations and cash flows related to the majority of the closed stores are expected to continue through other store formats and the Company’s websites.

Interest Expense

	Thirteen weeks ended						Twenty-six weeks ended
	August 3,			July 28,			August 3,			July 28,
(in millions)	2013			2012			2013			2012
Interest expense	$	2		$	2		$	5		$	5
Interest income		(1	)		(1	)		(3	)		(3	)
Interest expense, net	$	1		$	1		$	2		$	2

Income Taxes

The Company recorded income tax provisions of $40 million and $118 million, which represent effective tax rates of 37.7 percent and 36.6 percent for the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, respectively. For the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended July 28, 2012, the Company recorded income tax provisions of $34 million and $107 million, which represented effective tax rates of 36.7 percent and 36.5 percent, respectively. The Company’s interim provision for income taxes is measured using an annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items that occur within the periods presented.

The Company regularly assesses the adequacy of its provisions for income tax contingencies in accordance with the applicable authoritative guidance on accounting for income taxes. As a result, the Company may adjust the reserves for unrecognized tax benefits considering new facts and developments, such as changes to interpretations of relevant tax law, assessments from taxing authorities, settlements with taxing authorities, and lapses of statutes of limitation. Included in the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013 is an additional state tax provision of $1 million. The changes in the tax reserves for the thirteen weeks ended July 28, 2012 were not significant. Included in the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012 are tax benefits of $2 million and $3 million, respectively, from reserve releases due to settlements of federal, state, and foreign tax examinations.

For the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013, in connection with the purchase of Runners Point Group, the Company recorded a discrete item of $1 million representing non-deductible acquisition costs. The effective tax rate for the thirteen weeks ended July 28, 2012 included a tax benefit related to a Canadian provincial tax rate change that resulted in a $1 million increase in the value of the Company’s net deferred tax assets.

Excluding the reserve activity and other discrete items, the effective tax rate for the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 decreased as compared with the corresponding prior-year period, due primarily to the effect of certain recently implemented tax planning initiatives.

Subsequent to the second quarter, in August 2013, the Company released reserves of approximately $3 million due to the settlement of a foreign audit. The Company currently expects its third quarter and full year tax rate to approximate 37 percent, excluding the effect of the foreign audit settlement and any additional nonrecurring items that may occur. The actual tax rates will primarily depend on the level and mix of income earned in the United States as compared with its international operations.

Net Income

For the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, net income increased by $7 million, or 11.9 percent, and $17 million, or 9.1 percent, respectively, as compared with the corresponding prior-year periods.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures

The Company provides non-GAAP information to assist investors with the comparison of the Company’s results period over period. The following represents the reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures:

	Thirteen weeks ended					Twenty-six weeks ended
	August 3,		July 28,			August 3,		July 28,
(in millions)	2013		2012			2013		2012
Net income, as reported	$	66	$	59		$	204	$	187
After-tax adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP:
Runners Point Group acquisition and integration costs		2		—			3		—
CCS store closure costs		1		—			1		—
Canadian tax rate change		—		(1	)		—		(1	)
Net income, non-GAAP	$	69	$	58		$	208	$	186

Diluted EPS, as reported	$	0.44	$	0.39		$	1.34	$	1.21
Adjustments to arrive at non-GAAP:
Runners Point Group acquisition and integration costs		0.01		—			0.02		—
CCS store closure costs		0.01		—			0.01		—
Canadian tax rate change		—		(0.01	)		—		(0.01	)
Diluted EPS, non-GAAP	$	0.46	$	0.38		$	1.37	$	1.20

In 2009, the Company excluded from its non-GAAP results the effect of a Canadian provincial tax rate change. During the thirteen weeks ended July 28, 2012, the Company recorded a benefit of $1 million, or $0.01 per diluted per share, to reflect the repeal of the last two stages of certain Canadian provincial tax rate changes. This benefit was excluded from the non-GAAP results, consistent with the prior year’s presentation.

The non-GAAP financial measure is provided in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company’s primary source of liquidity has been cash flow from operations, while the principal uses of cash have been to: fund inventory and other working capital requirements; finance capital expenditures related to store openings, store remodelings, Internet and mobile sites, information systems, and other support facilities; make retirement plan contributions, quarterly dividend payments, and interest payments; and fund other cash requirements to support the development of its short-term and long-term operating strategies. The Company generally finances real estate with operating leases. Management believes its cash, cash equivalents, future cash flow from operations, and the Company’s current revolving credit facility will be adequate to fund these requirements.

The Company may also from time to time repurchase its common stock or seek to retire or purchase outstanding debt through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise. Such repurchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions, and other factors. The amounts involved may be material.

Any material adverse change in customer demand, fashion trends, competitive market forces, or customer acceptance of the Company’s merchandise mix and retail locations, uncertainties related to the effect of competitive products and pricing, the Company’s reliance on a few key vendors for a significant portion of its merchandise purchases and risks associated with global product sourcing, economic conditions worldwide, the effects of currency fluctuations, as well as other factors listed under the heading “Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” could affect the ability of the Company to continue to fund its needs from business operations.

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $240 million and $161 million for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively. These amounts reflect net income adjusted for non-cash items and seasonal working capital changes. The increase in operating cash flow is primarily the result of strong sales during the first two quarters, and improved working capital management. Additionally, cash paid for income taxes declined $38 million to $99 million for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $189 million and $137 million for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012. During the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013, the Company completed its purchase of Runners Point Group for $84 million, net of cash acquired. In addition, the Company spent $107 million on capital expenditures as compared with $87 million in the corresponding prior-year period, primarily reflecting the Company’s initiative to modernize its existing stores. The Company’s current full-year forecast for capital expenditures is $216 million, of which $171 million relates to the modernizations of existing stores and new store openings and $45 million for the development of information systems and infrastructure.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was $135 million and $90 million for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively. The Company purchased 2,826,073 shares of its common stock at a cost of $100 million. This compares to 2,120,261 shares repurchased for $65 million in the corresponding prior-year period. The Company declared and paid dividends during the first two quarters of 2013 and 2012 of $60 million and $55 million, respectively. This represents a quarterly rate of $0.20 and $0.18 per share for 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company received proceeds from the issuance of common stock in connection with employee stock programs of $18 million and $25 million for the twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, respectively. In connection with stock option exercises and share-based compensation programs, the Company recorded excess tax benefits of $7 million as a financing activity during both the twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Other recently issued accounting pronouncements did not, or are not believed by management to, have a material effect on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

There have been no significant changes to the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013 except for the addition of the critical accounting policy set forth below.

Business Combinations

The Company accounts for acquisitions of other businesses by recording the net assets of the acquired businesses at fair value and making estimates and assumptions to determine the fair value of these acquired assets and liabilities. The Company will allocate the purchase price of the acquired business based, in part, upon internal estimates of cash flows and considering the report of a third-party valuation expert retained to assist the Company. Changes to the assumptions used to estimate the fair value could affect the recorded amounts of the assets acquired and the resultant goodwill.

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Other than statements of historical facts, all statements which address activities, events, or developments that the Company anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, but not limited to, such things as future capital expenditures, expansion, strategic plans, financial objectives, dividend payments, stock repurchases, growth of the Company’s business and operations, including future cash flows, revenues, and earnings, and other such matters, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on many assumptions and factors which are detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the effects of currency fluctuations, customer demand, fashion trends, competitive market forces, uncertainties related to the effect of competitive products and pricing, customer acceptance of the Company’s merchandise mix and retail locations, the Company’s reliance on a few key vendors for a majority of its merchandise purchases (including a significant portion from one key vendor), pandemics and similar major health concerns, unseasonable weather, further deterioration of global financial markets, economic conditions worldwide, further deterioration of business and economic conditions, any changes in business, political and economic conditions due to the threat of future terrorist activities in the United States or in other parts of the world and related U.S. military action overseas, the ability of the Company to execute its business and strategic plans effectively with regard to each of its business units, and risks associated with global product sourcing, including political instability, changes in import regulations, and disruptions to transportation services and distribution.

For additional discussion on risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements, see “Risk Factors” disclosed in the 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” below. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could produce significantly different results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management performed an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), and completed an evaluation as of August 3, 2013 of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on that evaluation, the Company’s CEO and CFO concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information relating to the Company that is required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

During the quarter ended August 3, 2013, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that materially affected or are reasonably likely to affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Legal proceedings pending against the Company or its consolidated subsidiaries consist of ordinary, routine litigation, including administrative proceedings, incidental to the business of the Company or businesses that have been sold or disposed of by the Company in past years. These legal proceedings include commercial, intellectual property, customer, environmental, and employment-related claims.

Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries are defendants in a number of lawsuits filed in state and federal courts containing various class action allegations under federal or state wage and hour laws, including allegations concerning unpaid overtime, meal and rest breaks, and uniforms.

The Company is a defendant in one such case in which plaintiff alleges that the Company permitted unpaid off-the-clock hours in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and state labor laws. The case, Pereira v. Foot Locker, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in 2007. In his complaint, in addition to unpaid wage and overtime allegations, plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorneys’ fees and costs. In 2009, the Court conditionally certified a nationwide collective action. During the course of 2010, notices were sent to approximately 81,888 current and former employees of the Company offering them the opportunity to participate in the class action, and approximately 5,027 have opted in.

The Company is a defendant in additional purported wage and hour class actions that assert claims similar to those asserted in Pereira and seek similar remedies. With the exception of Hill v. Foot Locker filed in state court in Illinois, Kissinger v. Foot Locker filed in state court of California, Ghattas v. Foot Locker filed in state court of California, and Cortes v. Foot Locker filed in federal court of New York, all of these actions were consolidated by the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation with Pereira under the caption In re Foot Locker, Inc. Fair Labor Standards Act and Wage and Hour Litigation. The consolidated cases are in the discovery stages of proceedings. In Hill v. Foot Locker, in May 2011, the court granted plaintiffs’ motion for certification of an opt-out class covering certain Illinois employees only. The Company's motion for leave to appeal was denied. The Company has had and continues to have discussions with plaintiffs’ counsel in an attempt to determine whether it will be possible to resolve the consolidated cases and Hill. Meanwhile, the Company is vigorously defending these class actions. In Ghattas, the court has preliminarily approved a settlement of the action. Due to the inherent uncertainties of such matters, and because fact and expert discovery have not been completed, the Company is currently unable to make an estimate of the range of loss.

The Company and the Company’s U.S. retirement plan are defendants in a purported class action (Osberg v. Foot Locker, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York) in which the plaintiff alleges that, in connection with the 1996 conversion of the retirement plan to a defined benefit plan with a cash balance formula, the Company and the retirement plan failed to properly advise plan participants of the “wear-away” effect of the conversion. Plaintiff asserted claims for: (a) breach of fiduciary duty under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA); (b) violation of the statutory provisions governing the content of the Summary Plan Description; (c) violation of the notice provision of Section 204(h) of ERISA; and (d) violation of ERISA’s age discrimination provisions. In September 2009, the court granted the Company's motion to dismiss the Section 204(h) claim and the age discrimination claim. In December 2012, the court granted the Company’s motion for summary judgment on the remaining two claims, dismissing the action. Plaintiff has appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. Because of the inherent uncertainties of such matters and the current status of this case, the Company is currently unable to make an estimate of loss or range of loss for this case.

Management does not believe that the outcome of any such legal proceedings pending against the Company or its consolidated subsidiaries, including In re Foot Locker, Inc. Fair Labor Standards Act and Wage and Hour Litigation, Hill, Cortes, Kissinger, Ghattas, and Osberg, as described above, would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations, taken as a whole.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There were no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K, except for the addition of the risk factor set forth below.

Risk associated with our recent acquisition.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company acquired Runners Point Group, a specialty athletic store and online retailer based in Recklinghausen, Germany. The acquisition of Runners Point Group involves a number of risks, which could significantly and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations, including:

failure of Runners Point Group to achieve the results that we expect;

diversion of management’s attention from operational matters;

difficulties integrating the operations and personnel;

potential difficulties associated with the retention of key personnel; and

increased business concentration in Germany.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table provides information with respect to shares of the Company’s common stock that the Company repurchased during the thirteen weeks ended August 3, 2013.

Date Purchased	Total Number of Shares Purchased ⁽¹⁾			Average Price Paid per Share ⁽¹⁾		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program ⁽²⁾		Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that may yet be Purchased Under the Program ⁽²⁾
May 5, 2013 through June 1, 2013		85,988		$	33.90		—	$	600,000,000
June 2, 2013 through July 6, 2013		2,371,000	⁽³⁾	$	35.38		2,371,000	$	516,102,667
July 7, 2013 through August 3, 2013		455,073	⁽³⁾	$	35.38		455,073	$	500,000,000
		2,912,061		$	35.34		2,826,073

⁽¹⁾

These columns also reflect shares acquired in satisfaction of the tax withholding obligation of holders of restricted stock and restricted stock units which vested during the quarter. The calculation of the average price paid per share includes all fees, commissions, and other costs associated with the repurchase of such shares.

⁽²⁾

On February 20, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a new 3-year, $600 million share repurchase program extending through January 2016.

⁽³⁾

On May 31, 2013, the Company paid $100 million under an Accelerated Share Repurchase (“ASR”) agreement and received an initial delivery of 2,371,000 shares. The transaction was completed by the end of the second quarter with the Company receiving 455,073 additional shares to settle the agreement. The price paid per share was calculated with reference to the average stock price of the Company’s common stock over the term of the ASR agreement.

Item 6. Exhibits
(a)	Exhibits
	The exhibits that are in this report immediately follow the index.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	FOOT LOCKER, INC.
Date: September 11, 2013	(Company)

	/s/ Lauren B. Peters
	LAUREN B. PETERS
	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

INDEX OF EXHIBITS REQUIRED BY ITEM 6(a) OF FORM 10-Q

AND FURNISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITEM 601 OF REGULATION S-K

Exhibit
Item 601		Description
12		Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.

15		Accountants’ Acknowledgement.

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

99		Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

101		Interactive data files.

Exhibit 12

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(Unaudited)

($ in millions)

	Twenty-six weeks
	ended				Fiscal year ended
	Aug. 3,		Jul. 28,		Feb. 2,		Jan. 28,		Jan. 29,		Jan. 30,		Jan. 31,
	2013		2012		2013		2012		2011		2010		2009
NET EARNINGS
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	204	$	187	$	397	$	278	$	169	$	47	$	(79	)
Income tax expense (benefit)		118		107		210		157		88		26		(21	)
Interest expense, excluding capitalized interest		5		5		11		13		14		13		16
Portion of rents deemed representative of the interest factor		111		109		222		218		213		217		225
	$	438	$	408	$	840	$	666	$	484	$	303	$	141

FIXED CHARGES
Gross interest expense	$	5	$	5	$	11	$	13	$	14	$	13	$	16
Portion of rents deemed representative of the interest factor		111		109		222		218		213		217		225
	$	116	$	114	$	233	$	231	$	227	$	230	$	241

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES		3.8		3.6		3.6		2.9		2.1		1.3		0.6

Exhibit 15

ACCOUNTANTS’ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

To the Board of Directors

Foot Locker, Inc.:

We hereby acknowledge our awareness of the use of our report dated September 11, 2013 related to our review of interim financial information in the following Registration Statements:

Form S-8 No. 33-10783

Form S-8 No. 33-91888

Form S-8 No. 33-91886

Form S-8 No. 33-97832

Form S-8 No. 333-07215

Form S-8 No. 333-21131

Form S-8 No. 333-62425

Form S-8 No. 333-33120

Form S-8 No. 333-41056

Form S-8 No. 333-41058

Form S-8 No. 333-74688

Form S-8 No. 333-99829

Form S-8 No. 333-111222

Form S-8 No. 333-121515

Form S-8 No. 333-144044

Form S-8 No. 333-149803

Form S-3 No. 33-43334

Form S-3 No. 33-86300

Form S-3 No. 333-64930

Form S-8 No. 333-167066

Form S-8 No. 333-171523

Form S-8 No. 333-190680

Pursuant to Rule 436(c) under the Securities Act of 1933 (the Act), such report is not considered a part of the registration statement prepared or certified by an independent registered public accounting firm or a report prepared or certified by an independent registered public accounting firm within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the Act.

/s/ KPMG LLP
New York, New York
September 11, 2013

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Ken C. Hicks, certify that:

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Foot Locker, Inc. (the “Registrant”);

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

The Registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the Registrant and have:

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

Evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

Disclosed in this report any change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

The Registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Registrant’s auditors and the Audit Committee of the Registrant’s Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

September 11, 2013
	/s/ Ken C. Hicks
	Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Lauren B. Peters, certify that:

I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Foot Locker, Inc. (the “Registrant”);

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

September 11, 2013
	/s/ Lauren B. Peters
	Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 32.1

FOOT LOCKER, INC.

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Foot Locker, Inc. (the “Registrant”) for the quarterly period ended August 3, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Ken C. Hicks, as Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant and Lauren B. Peters as Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)

The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

Dated: September 11, 2013
	/s/ Ken C. Hicks
	Ken C. Hicks
	Chief Executive Officer

	/s/ Lauren B. Peters
	Lauren B. Peters
	Chief Financial Officer

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except to the extent that the company specifically incorporates it by reference.

Exhibit 99

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Shareholders

Foot Locker, Inc.:

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets of Foot Locker, Inc. and subsidiaries as of August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, the related condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012, and the related condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the twenty-six week periods ended August 3, 2013 and July 28, 2012. These condensed consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management.

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheet of Foot Locker, Inc. and subsidiaries as of February 2, 2013, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated April 1, 2013, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of February 2, 2013, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

/s/ KPMG LLP
New York, New York
September 11, 2013