ASO earnings

KATY, Texas, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13760700. A webcast of the call, t

Fourth Quarter Sales Growth of 2.5%; Full Year Growth of 2.0% Fourth Quarter Comparable Sales Declined 1.6%; Full Year Declined 1.5% Fourth Quarter Diluted GAAP EPS of $1.98; up 4.8% Opened 24 new stores in 2025; Plans to Open an Additional 20 - 25 stores in 2026 Increased Quarterly Dividend by 15% Per Share; Fourth Year of Sequential Growth Releases 2026 Full Year Guidance; Expects Annual Sales Growth of 2% - 5% KATY, Texas, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. "This past year marked an inflection point for A

KATY, Texas, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13758909. A webcast of the

KATY, Texas, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13757103. A webcast of the

Second Quarter Sales Increase 3.3%; Comparable Sales Increase 0.2% eCommerce Sales Increase 17.7%; New Stores Comping Positive Mid-Single Digits Second Quarter Diluted GAAP EPS of $1.85 Opened Three New Stores in Florida, Virginia and West Virginia Company Maintains High End of Guidance Range; Raises Low End KATY, Texas, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended August 2, 2025. "We were pleased to see sales inflect to a positive comp in the second quarter, driven by steady improvements in the business that are a result of the progress we continue to

KATY, Texas, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its second quarter fiscal 2025 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13755467. A webcast of th

First Quarter Sales Decline (0.9)%; Comparable Sales Declined (3.7)% eCommerce Sales Increase 10.2%; New Stores Continue to Comp Positive Low Single Digits First Quarter Diluted GAAP EPS of $0.68; Returned $108M to Shareholders through Share Buy Backs and Dividends Opened Five New Stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Missouri and North Carolina Company Revises Guidance to Account For Multiple Tariff Scenarios While Maintaining High End KATY, Texas, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended May 3, 2025. "During the first quarter we

KATY, Texas, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2025 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13753920. A webcast of the call

Fourth Quarter Comparable Sales Declined (3.0)%: a +190 Basis Point Improvement vs. Third Quarter 2024 Fourth Quarter Diluted GAAP EPS of $1.89: Above the Midpoint of Updated Guidance Provided Company Announces Launch of Jordan Brand in 145 Stores and Online Beginning in Late April Quarterly Dividend Increased by 18% Per Share KATY, Texas, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2025. Fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 included 13 and 52 weeks, respectively, compared to 14 and 53 weeks in fourth quarter an

KATY, Texas, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2024 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13751956. A webcast of

Net Sales Decline (3.9)%; Comparable Sales of (4.9)% GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.92, or $0.98 Adjusted Diluted EPS1 Year-to-Date GAAP Operating Cash Flow +29%; Year-to-Date Adjusted Free Cash Flow1 +67% vs LY Authorizes New $700 Million Share Repurchase Program Plans to Open 20 to 25 New Stores in Fiscal 2025 KATY, Texas, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its results for the third quarter ended November 2, 2024. Financial and operational highlights include: Opened 16 stores in fiscal 2024, consistent with plan, including further expansion into OhioNarrowed fiscal 2024 guidance to Net Sa

KATY, Texas, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its third quarter fiscal 2024 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13750156. A webcast of the call can be accessed on the Company's website at investors.academy.com. To listen to the call, please d

Net Sales Decline (2.2)%; Comparable Sales of (6.9)% GAAP Diluted EPS of $1.95, or $2.03 Adjusted Diluted EPS Year-to-Date Adjusted Free Cash Flow +60%; Utilized to Return $107 Million to Shareholders in Q2 Fiscal 2024 Guidance Revised; Reaffirming Gross Margin Rate Guidance KATY, Texas, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended August 3, 2024. "Academy continues to make progress against our strategic initiatives demonstrated by the opening of nine new stores this upcoming quarter, new omni-channel enhancements, such as Door Dash,

KATY, Texas, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its second quarter fiscal 2024 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13748429. A webcas

Net Sales Decline (1.4)%; Comparable Sales Decline (5.7)% GAAP Diluted EPS of $1.01, or $1.08 Adjusted Diluted EPS Opened Two New Stores During the First Quarter Returned $132 Million to Shareholders Through Share Repurchases and Dividends KATY, Texas, June 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended May 4, 2024. Steve Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "As expected, our first quarter results reflect that our customers remain under pressure in the current economic environment. We will navigate through the remainder of the year by continuing to lean

KATY, Texas, May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2024 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13746678. A webcast of th

Fourth Quarter Comparable Sales Declined (3.6)%: a +440 Basis Point Increase vs. (8.0%) Third Quarter 2023 Fourth Quarter Diluted GAAP EPS of $2.21; Grew 12.2% over Last Year Company Opened Seven New Stores in Fourth Quarter; 14 New Stores in 2023 Quarterly Dividend Increased by 22% KATY, Texas, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 3, 2024. Fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 included 14 and 53 weeks respectively, compared to 13 and 52 weeks in fourth quarter and fiscal 2022. "I am proud of the progress we have made and

KATY, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2023 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13744704. A webca

Third Quarter GAAP Diluted EPS of $1.31, or $1.38 Adjusted Diluted EPS Net Sales Decline (6.4)%; Comparable Sales Decline (8.0)% The Company Opened Five New Stores During the Third Quarter and a Total of 14 in 2023 New $600 Million Share Repurchase Program Announced KATY, Texas, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the third quarter date ended October 28, 2023. "Our sales and net earnings for the third quarter came in below expectations, primarily driven by weakening consumer sentiment coupled with above normal temperatures that negatively impacted demand for Fa

KATY, Texas, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its third quarter fiscal 2023 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13742438. A webcast

Second Quarter GAAP Diluted EPS of $2.01, or $2.09 Adjusted Diluted EPS Net Sales Decline (6.2)%; Comparable Sales Decline (7.5)% Gross Margin Rate Improves 30 Basis Points to 35.6% Returned $114 Million to Shareholders Through Repurchases & Dividends KATY, Texas, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended July 29, 2023. "As we continue to move through a challenging economic environment, our priority remains to deliver great value to our customers with our broad and complete assortment and our engaging shopping experience. While sales in the second quar

KATY, Texas, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its second quarter fiscal 2023 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13740446. A webcast

First Quarter GAAP Diluted EPS of $1.19, or $1.30 Adjusted Diluted EPS Net Sales Decline 5.7%; Comparable Sales Decline 7.3% Company Opens One New Store During Q1; Plans to Open 13 to 15 in 2023 KATY, Texas, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended April 29, 2023. Executive Chairman, Ken Hicks commented, "Our first quarter results were below our expectations for sales and profit as they were impacted by the ongoing macro-economic pressures on customers, unfavorable weather as well as strong comparisons in our hunting business last year. However, Academy

KATY, Texas, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2023 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13738834. A webcast of the

Record Fiscal 2022 GAAP Diluted EPS of $7.49; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $7.70; Comparable Sales Declined 6.4% Fourth Quarter GAAP Diluted EPS of $1.97; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $2.04; Comparable Sales Declined 5.1% Increases Quarterly Dividend by 20% Provides 2023 Outlook for Top-Line Growth and New Store Openings KATY, Texas, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 28, 2023. Unless otherwise indicated, comparisons are to the same period in the prior fiscal year. "For Academy, 2022 was a year that was both rewarding and challeng

KATY, Texas, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2022 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13736469. A webca

Third Quarter Diluted EPS of $1.62; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $1.69; Company Raises Full Year EPS Guidance Comparable Sales Declined 7.2% E-commerce Sales Grew Double Digits (+10.5%) for the Fifth Consecutive Quarter Company Opens Four New Stores During the Quarter KATY, Texas, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended October 29, 2022. Unless otherwise indicated, comparisons are to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Comparisons to 2019 are also provided, where appropriate, to benchmark performance given the impact of the pandemic in

KATY, Texas, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its third quarter fiscal 2022 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13734402. A webcast

Second Quarter Diluted EPS Increased 11.6% to a Quarterly Record of $2.22, or $2.30 Adjusted EPS Comparable Sales Declined 6.0% and Improved Sequentially to the First Quarter E-commerce Sales Grew 12.1%; Increased Double Digits for the Fourth Consecutive Quarter Company Reiterates 2022 Full-Year Net and Comparable Sales Guidance KATY, Texas, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended July 30, 2022. Unless otherwise indicated, comparisons are to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Comparisons to 2019 are also provided, where appropriate, to benchm

KATY, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO) plans to release its second quarter fiscal 2022 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13732261. A webcast of the call, along with supplemental materials, can be accessed on the Company's website at investors.academy.com. To listen to the call, please dial in or access the website at least

First Quarter Diluted EPS of $1.69, or $1.73 Adjusted EPS Returned $95 Million to Shareholders Through Share Repurchases and Dividend Payout; New Repurchase Program Announced Company Opens First New Store Since 2019; Plans to Open at Least Eight in 2022 KATY, Texas, June 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2022. Unless otherwise indicated, comparisons are to the same period in the prior fiscal year. First Quarter 2022 Results"We are satisfied with our fir

KATY, Texas, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO) plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2022 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13730017. A webcast of the call, along with supplemental materials, can be accessed on the Company's website at investors.academy.com. To listen to the call, please dial in or access the website at least 10 minut

Fourth Quarter Comparable Sales Increased 13.1%; FY 2021 Comparable Sales Increased 18.9% Fourth Quarter Pre-tax Income Grew 55% to $188.4 million; FY 2021 Pre-tax Income Grew 154% to $859.5 million Fourth Quarter and FY EPS of $1.57 and $7.12; Adjusted Fourth Quarter and FY EPS of $1.61 and $7.60 Repurchased 10.6 million shares for $411.4 million in fiscal 2021 KATY, Texas, March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended January 29, 2022. Unless otherwise indicated, comparisons are to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Fourth Quarter and F

KATY, Texas, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO) plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6781 (International). The conference passcode is 13727594. A webcast of the call can be accessed on the Company's website at investors.academy.com. To listen to the call, please dial in or access the website at least 10 minutes prior to the start of th

KATY, Texas, Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO) plans to release its third quarter fiscal 2021 financial results before the market opens on Friday, December 10, 2021. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13725072. A webcast of the call can be accessed on the Company's website at investors.academy.com. To listen to the call, please dial in or access the website at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the ca

Net Sales Increased 11.5%; 44.8% Growth over Two Years Pre-Tax Income Grew 42.8% to $240.9 million Company Raises Full Year Diluted EPS Range to $5.45 to $5.80 from $4.15 to $4.50 Company Announces New $500 Million Share Repurchase Authorization KATY, Texas, Sept. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2021. Unless otherwise indicated, comparisons are to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Second Quarter 2021 ResultsNet sales increased 11.5% to an all-time quarterly high of $1.79 billion. When compared to the same quarter in 2019, sales i

KATY, Texas, Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO) plans to release its second quarter fiscal 2021 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13721945. A webcast of the call can be accessed on the Company's website at investors.academy.com. To listen to the call, please dial in or access the website at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the

Fourth Quarter and Full Year Comparable Sales Increased 16.1% Fourth Quarter Gross Margin Rate Expanded 420 basis points over Q4 2019 Full Year Net Income Increased 157.2% over 2019 to $308.8 million KATY, Texas, March 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 30, 2021. Unless otherwise indicated, comparisons are to the same period in the prior fiscal year. Fourth Quarter 2020 ResultsNet sales increased 16.6% to a record $1.60 billion. Comparable sales increased 16.1%, driven by strong consumer demand across all markets and merchand