Net income was up 40% to ¥2,785 million ($17.9 mm) from ¥1,987 million on a 5% increase in sales to ¥65,142 million ($417.8 mm) over ¥62,266 million for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30. Across the retailer’s sporting goods, golf, and outdoor banners, general sporting goods and shoes led growth with a +9% result at ¥24,320 million, with winter sports up 24% to ¥78 million and apparel up 5% to ¥7,284 million. Golf came inched higher to ¥21,537 million, while outdoor dipped 4% to ¥8,025 ... Log in to view full article.