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Gander Mountain to open five stores during the year
15 Apr '08
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"We will open five stores during the year, replacing three smaller stores and adding to our southern store count," added Baker. "The combination of cost-saving initiatives, growth in direct marketing and fewer store openings will position Gander Mountain for improved performance in fiscal 2008."
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Financials:
- Gross profit increased 7.1 percent to $240.8 million for the 2007 fiscal year. As a percent of sales, gross profit increased 18 basis points to 24.8 percent, reflecting general improvement in pricing structure, improved clearance management, benefits of scale, and higher penetration of owned-brand merchandise.
- During the quarter, Gander Mountain closed two unprofitable stores and took cost reduction actions that will benefit 2008. The company incurred store closing and asset impairment charges, severance costs, and adjustments to the service model in the PowerSports category, resulting in charges of $4.3 million for the quarter and $6.5 million for the year.
- Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) for the fiscal year 2007 increased 16 percent to $241 million, driven by new store growth and including operational expenses related to Overton's. As a percent of sales, SG&A increased from 22.8 percent in fiscal 2006 to 24.8 percent in the 2007 comparable period, primarily as a result of the decrease in comparable store sales. Gander Mountain has historically reported store operating expenses and general and administrative expenses independently. As a result of the Overton's acquisition, the company will report SG&A going forward.
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Financials:
- Gross profit increased 7.1 percent to $240.8 million for the 2007 fiscal year. As a percent of sales, gross profit increased 18 basis points to 24.8 percent, reflecting general improvement in pricing structure, improved clearance management, benefits of scale, and higher penetration of owned-brand merchandise.
- During the quarter, Gander Mountain closed two unprofitable stores and took cost reduction actions that will benefit 2008. The company incurred store closing and asset impairment charges, severance costs, and adjustments to the service model in the PowerSports category, resulting in charges of $4.3 million for the quarter and $6.5 million for the year.
- Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) for the fiscal year 2007 increased 16 percent to $241 million, driven by new store growth and including operational expenses related to Overton's. As a percent of sales, SG&A increased from 22.8 percent in fiscal 2006 to 24.8 percent in the 2007 comparable period, primarily as a result of the decrease in comparable store sales. Gander Mountain has historically reported store operating expenses and general and administrative expenses independently. As a result of the Overton's acquisition, the company will report SG&A going forward.
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