Sales at Super Retail Group’s sporting goods banner increased 2% to A$1,038.6 million ($692.4 mm) from A$1,016.4 million for the fiscal year ended June 27, including same store sales growth of 2.7%. Sales declined in April when Covid-19 closed stores in Australia, but rebounded during the fourth quarter with +9.1% comps in May and June. Fitness and hardgoods were the best performing categories as stay at home orders led to strong demand for home fitness products. Apparel and footwear sales were hurt when stores were closed but recovered as restrictions eased. Online sales soared 49% to $141.2 million and represented ... Log in to view full article.