Finish Line Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 Results

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Finish Line, Inc. (FINL) today reported results for the thirteen weeks ended May 28, 2016.
 
For the thirteen weeks ended May 28, 2016:
 
Consolidated net sales were $453.5 million, an increase of 2.3% over the prior year period.
Finish Line comparable store sales increased 1.5%.
Diluted earnings per share were $0.23.
“We delivered first quarter results that were in-line with expectations despite the challenging retail environment,” said Sam Sato, Chief Executive Officer of Finish Line. “Importantly, we’ve made further progress toward optimizing our supply chain and improving execution throughout the enterprise. We remain focused on successfully executing the strategic initiatives for our Finish Line, Macy’s, and JackRabbit businesses while creating an operating model that drives profitable growth and generates shareholder value consistently over the long-term.”
Published: 24 June 2016
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Revlon to Acquire Elizabeth Arden for $14.00 Per Share in All-Cash Transaction

Highly Complementary Transaction Combines Two Iconic Brand Portfolios, Creating Leading Global Beauty Company with Enhanced Sales and Earnings Growth Profile
Combined Company to Benefit from Greater Scale, Expanded Global Footprint and Diversified Presence Across All Major Beauty Categories and Channels
Building on Strong Growth, Revlon Provides Standalone Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA Guidance for 2016
 
NEW YORK-- Revlon, Inc. (REV) and Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (RDEN) today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement under which Revlon will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Elizabeth Arden for $14.00 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value for Elizabeth Arden of approximately $870 million.
 
By bringing together two highly complementary, iconic brand portfolios, Revlon will benefit from greater scale, an expanded global footprint, and a significant presence across all major beauty channels and categories, including the addition of Elizabeth Arden’s growing prestige skin care, color cosmetics and fragrances. The combination will leverage Revlon’s scale across major vendors and manufacturing partners, improving distribution and procurement. Cost synergies of approximately $140 million are expected to be achieved through the elimination of duplicative activities, leveraging purchasing scale, and optimizing the manufacturing and distribution networks of the combined company. The companies anticipate that they will achieve additional growth opportunities in both sales channels and geographies.
Published: 17 June 2016
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The Tile Shop Reports First Quarter 2016 Results; Raises Full Year Outlook

13.2% Comparable Store Sales Growth

70.5% Gross Margin 
63.4% Operating Income Growth 
22.8% Adjusted EBITDA Margin and 31.3% Adjusted EBITDA Growth  
Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.13, growth of 85.7% 
Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share of $0.14, growth of 75.0%

MINNEAPOLIS, April 19, 2016 -- Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTS) (the “Company”), a specialty retailer of manufactured and natural stone tiles, setting and maintenance materials, and related accessories, today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2016. 

Net sales grew 16.1% to $84.7 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 compared with $73.0 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015. The $11.7 million increase in net sales was due to a comparable store sales increase of 13.2%, or $9.6 million in the quarter and incremental net sales of $2.1 million from stores not included in the comparable store base.

Published: 19 April 2016
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Five Below, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2015 Financial Results

Reports fourth quarter sales growth of 23.7% to $326.4 million; diluted EPS increase of 26.2% to $0.77
Reports fiscal 2015 sales growth of 22.3%; diluted EPS of $1.05
Provides 2016 guidance and growth outlook through 2020
 
PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 22, 2016 -- Five Below, Inc. (FIVE) today announced financial results for the thirteen weeks and fifty-two weeks ended January 30, 2016.
 
For the thirteen weeks ended January 30, 2016:
Net sales increased 23.7% to $326.4 million from $263.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014; comparable store sales increased 3.6%.
Operating income increased 27.3% to $67.4 million from $52.9 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014. 
Published: 23 March 2016
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Ulta Beauty Announces Third Quarter 2015 Results

Total Sales Increased 22.1% ------  Comparable Sales Increased 12.8%
Diluted EPS Increased 22.0% to $1.11
Company Raises Guidance for Fiscal Year 2015

BOLINGBROOK, Ill.---- Ulta Beauty (ULTA) today announced financial results for the thirteen week period (“Third Quarter”) and thirty-nine week period (“First Nine Months”) ended October 31, 2015, which compares to the same periods ended November 1, 2014.

“Ulta Beauty’s excellent performance in the third quarter was highlighted by top line momentum driven by double digit traffic growth, leading to above-plan earnings growth,” said Mary Dillon, Chief Executive Officer.

Published: 04 December 2015
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