Strong Top Line Growth
Q2 showed robust top line growth with comp sales up 6.4% at CTR, 3.9% at Sport Chek, and 1% at Mark's. Retail revenue was up 9%, excluding Petroleum, driven by higher sales and shipments.
Increased Customer Engagement
Loyalty spend increased across all income levels, and credit card spend at CTR outpaced competitors for three consecutive quarters. Loyalty penetration was up 114 basis points to 54.8% on a rolling 12-month basis.
Strategic Investments and Initiatives
Investments in digital and e-commerce led to an 8% increase in e-commerce sales YTD, with CTR up 12%. The acquisition of HBC's brand assets received overwhelming positive feedback, signaling strong brand sentiment.
Stable Financial Services Performance
Financial services saw cardholder spend up close to 4%, with stable risk metrics and a net write-off rate unchanged at 7.1%.