Its acquisition of Kurt Geiger and Stuart Weitzman in Europe have been the primary drivers.

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Stuart Weitzman is one of the brands of choice for fashionable aging baby boomers.

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The increase is primarily due to the inclusion of Kurt Geiger and strong performance of Stuart Weitzman international operations as well as Jones Spain and Canada.

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An increase in gross margin from 34.8% in Q1 to 36.4% in Q2 due to strong performance of luxury footwear brands Stuart Weitzman and Kurt Geiger underscores these efforts.

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