Net sales ticked up 1% to NZ$374.2 million ($218.8 mm) for the fiscal first half ended Jul. 26, led by a 3% increase from Rebel Sport’s New Zealand stores driven by soccer and rugby tailwinds. Local soccer and rugby league play joined the FIFA World Cup and New Zealand’s home wins in the inaugural rugby Nations Championship late in the period, pushing Q2 sporting goods sales up 5%. The banner also got a lift from a new Rebel Club rewards system rolling out in the half, aiming to boost traffic and ... Log in to view full article.