Fourth Quarter Comparable Store Sales Growth
Ollie's delivered a comparable store sales growth of 2.8% in the fourth quarter, which was in line with expectations, despite challenges such as a compressed holiday season.
Acquisition of Big Lots Store Leases
Ollie's announced an agreement to acquire 40 additional store leases from former Big Lots locations, which are expected to generate outsized profitability due to below-market rents and long-term leases.
Expansion and Store Openings
Ollie's opened 13 new stores in the fourth quarter and plans to open approximately 75 new stores in the upcoming fiscal year, indicating accelerated growth.
Increase in Ollie's Army Members
Ollie's Army membership increased by over 8% to 15.1 million members, with sales to these members representing over 80% of total sales.
Strong Financial Position
Ollie's maintained a strong balance sheet with $429 million in cash and short-term investments and no outstanding borrowings.