The Japanese retailer’s bottom line rebounded to a profit of ¥578 million ($5.4 mm) in the fiscal first half ended Feb. 28, from a loss of ¥386 million prior, as revenues grew 4% to ¥30,602 million ($286.6 mm) from ¥29,408 million. Sales gains were driven by outdoor equipment (+25%), and ski and snowboard (+21%), while golf inched up 2% and general sports equipment was down 3% year-over-year. Gross margin expanded 240 basis points ... Log in to view full article.