Net income at the Japanese retailer swung to a loss of ¥173 million ($1.2 mm) in the fiscal first half ended Feb. 28 from ¥44 million last year, on 1% higher revenues of ¥29,005 million ($193.8 mm) up from ¥28,576 million. General sporting goods sales grew 3% to ¥18,311 million, while other categories were a mixed bag, with outdoor sports down 6% to ¥3,723 million, golf up 6% to ¥5,029 million, and the ski & snowboard segment off 14% to ¥1,940 million. The mild winter hampered skiing and snowboarding, and ... Log in to view full article.