Revenues at Canadian Tire’s sports banner increased 3% to C$625.8 million ($496.7 mm) from C$604.8 million in the final quarter, and comps were up 15.9%, lapping last year’s store closures towards the end of the quarter. The gains came without the 18-door National Sports banner, which was shut down earlier in the year. Hockey, athletic footwear and apparel were called out as drivers, as the resumption of organized team sports powered sales. Sales per square foot improved to C$326 from C$277, and the door count is down 22 from last year, with 375 locations open at the end of 2021. ... Log in to view full article.