After growing revenues 6% year-over-year in the first quarter, Canadian Tire’s sporting goods banners continued to outperform with 7% higher revenues of C$471.5 million ($341.7 mm) up from C$441.7 million, including a +3.9% comp but with 13 fewer stores. Growth in footwear and athletic apparel, along with strong gains in hard goods, including golf, hockey, and other team sports, all contributed to the improvement. SportChek opened its second Destination Sport concept store in Toronto, ON, and the integration of Atmosphere into the banner is nearly complete, ... Log in to view full article.