Sustained Professional Business Growth
Continued mid-single-digit comps driven by growth in ticket counts, maintaining momentum in the professional business and capturing incremental business despite industry pressures.
Gross Margin Improvement
Third quarter gross margin of 51.6%, up 18 basis points from the third quarter of 2023, attributed to strong merchandise margin performance and stable acquisition cost environment.
Successful New Store Openings
Opened 47 stores in Q3, with plans to open 190-200 stores in 2024 and 200-210 stores in 2025, indicating strong new store performance even in tough market conditions.
Effective Share Repurchase Program
Repurchased 499,000 shares in Q3 at an average price of $1,084, reflecting confidence in the business's future cash flows and capital return strategy.