Rebel Sports, Australias largest sporting goods chain, reported that fiscal 2004/05 first half sales increased 4.4% to AU$162.0 million ($118.9 mm). The company said that the rugby world cup, which occurred during the first half of fiscal 2003-04, boosted sales considerably during the year-ago period, making top-line numbers “difficult to equal.” The companys comp-store sales were said to be “in-line” with last year. Rebel Sports currently operates 55 sporting goods stores, and eight Glue lifestyle stores, with plans to open an additional three Rebel Sports Stores in 2005…
Rebel Sports Shows Growth in Difficult Conditions…
Rebel Sports, Australias largest sporting goods chain, reported that fiscal 2004-05 first half sales increased 4.4% to AU$162.0 million ($118.9 mm). The company said that the rugby world cup, which occurred during the first half of fiscal 2003-04, boosted sales considerably during the year-ago period, making top-line numbers “difficult to equal.”
The companys comp-store sales were said to be “in-line” with last year. Rebel Sports currently operates 55 sporting goods stores, and eight Glue lifestyle stores, with plans to open an additional three Rebel Sports Stores in 2005.
