Canadian discount stores operator Dollarama has reported double digit sales growth in the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal 2013, driven by new store openings and continued organic sales growth.
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Sales increased 13.8% to $441m in the quarter ended 29 July 2012, compared to $387.5m in the corresponding period of previous fiscal year.
Second quarter comparable store sales grew 7.2%, which consisted of a 4.5% increase in average transaction size combined with a 2.7% rise in the number of transactions.
In the reporting quarter, 56% of the company’s sales originated from products priced higher than $1, compared to 48% in the corresponding quarter last year.
The retailer said debit card penetration also grew in the quarter, as 39% of sales were paid through them, compared to 36% in the same quarter of fiscal 2012.
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By GlobalDataEarnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) surged 20.9% to $81.6m or 18.5% of sales in the second quarter.
Net earnings increased to $49.8m in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, compared to $37.7m in the corresponding period of fiscal 2012.
Dollarama’s store network grew to 735 stores as on 29 July 2012 from 680 stores on 31 July 2011.
The Montreal-based discounter offers a broad assortment of everyday consumer products, general merchandise and seasonal items.
