Strong Financial Performance
Net sales increased 18% to $680 million, with comparable store sales up 5%. Adjusted earnings per share increased 26.9% to $0.99.
Successful Store Expansion
Ollie's opened 29 new stores in the second quarter, reaching a total of 613 stores, marking a 17% year-over-year increase.
Ollie's Army Loyalty Program Growth
Ollie's Army members increased by 10.6% to 16.1 million. The revamped Ollie's Days event added approximately 100 basis points to comp store sales.
Gross Margin Improvement
Gross margin increased by 200 basis points to 39.9%, driven by lower supply chain costs and higher merchandise margins.
Strong Balance Sheet
Total cash and investments increased by 30% or over $100 million to $460 million, with no meaningful long-term debt.