SYMBOL: HIS (TSXV)
www.hartstores.com
LAVAL, QC, Dec. 10, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Hart Stores Inc. (TSXV: HIS)
announces its financial results today for the third quarter ended
November 3, 2013.
For the third quarter, sales reached $19.7 million compared to $20.7
million for the same period in the previous year. The Company reported
a net loss of $1,386,000 or $0.10 per share for this period compared to
a net loss of $1,473,000 or $0.11 per share for the same period in the
previous year.
For the nine month period ended November 3, 2013, sales reached $57.9
million compared to $61.1 million for the comparable period in the
previous year. The Company reported a net loss of $3,892,000 or $0.28
per share for this period compared to a net loss of $9,716,000 or $0.71
per share for the same period in the previous year. The improvement in
the results for the nine month period was mainly due to lower cost of
goods sold and lower store and restructuring costs.
"Our restructuring initiatives are on schedule and we are pleased with
the progress we achieved so far" stated Mr. Robert Farah, the Company's
President and COO.
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Summary of Quarter and nine-month periods
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For the 13 weeks ended:
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For the 39 weeks ended:
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(Unaudited)
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(In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)
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November 3, 2013
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October 28, 2012
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November 3, 2013
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October 28, 2012
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Sales
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19,722
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20,713
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57,937
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61,111
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Net loss
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(1,386)
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(1,473)
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(3,892)
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(9,716)
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Net loss per share:
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Basic
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(0.10)
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(0.11)
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(0.28)
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(0.71)
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Diluted
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(0.10)
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(0.11)
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(0.28)
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(0.71)
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About Hart Stores Inc.:
Hart Stores Inc. operates a network of 60 mid-sized department stores
located in secondary and tertiary markets in Eastern Canada, where the
Company has established a dominant position in many of the communities
that it serves. The stores offer an extensive and differentiated
selection of national and exclusive fashion apparel brands as well as
family footwear, home furnishings, electronics, appliances, giftware,
toys and seasonal goods.
SOURCE Hart Stores Inc.
Mr. Robert Farah
President and COO
(450) 661-4155
Copyright CNW Group 2013