The Australian retailer’s Sports division sales increased 3% to A$979.2 million ($741.3 mm) from A$949.2 million in the fiscal year ended Jun. 30, with EBIT inching up to A$91.5 million ($69.3 mm) from A$91.3 million. Comp store sales gained 2.0% despite the disruption last fall of converting 68 Amart Sports stores to the Rebel banner, and online sales jumped 152% benefitting from a click-and-collect (BOPUS) program. Transactions increased but dollars per transaction declined on higher promotional activity to support the brand transition. Apparel and footwear both delivered strong growth, while hardgoods declined slightly, especially cycling which was reduced as a ... Log in to view full article.