...B. Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.40 were better than planned with the majority of the outperformance driven by the benefits of our cost optimization initiative, increased average unit retail or AUR and improved merchandise margin. C. In fact, year-over-year merchandise margin rate increased modestly for the first time in nine quarters. D. We were also pleased with our Mother's Day results and executed well in our June semiannual sale, delivering merchandise margin rates above our expectations. E. From a category perspective, in the second quarter, our body care sales increased versus the prior year. F. Home fragrance and soaps and sanitizer sales declined as expected, driven by post-pandemic normalization. G. Importantly, year-to-date, we've increased unit share across these product categories. H. As expected, we continue to see some pressure on basket size during the quarter. I. Our revenue is approximately 40% above 2019 levels, and we have diverse opportunities and multiple...
