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Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLLI) is a prominent American retailer known for offering brand-name merchandise at significantly reduced prices. Headquartered in Harrisburg, PA, Ollie's specializes in closeouts, excess inventory, and salvage merchandise. Since its inception in 1982 in Mechanicsburg, PA, the company has grown to operate 500 stores across 30 states, making it the largest deep-discount retailer in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Ollie's offers a diverse range of products, including housewares, food, books, stationery, bed and bath items, toys, and hardware. The company adopts a unique treasure hunt shopping experience, coupled with witty in-store signage and humorous advertising campaigns, which makes shopping both fun and engaging for customers. This distinctive approach has driven rapid growth and robust store performance.
Ollie's values its associates, boasting a 75% internal promotion rate. The Ollie's Leadership Institute (OLI) program ensures that associates receive the necessary training and development for their growth and the company's continued success. The company encourages an entrepreneurial spirit among its employees, allowing creativity within its non-planogram store environment.
Beyond retail, Ollie's is deeply committed to community engagement. The company has a long-standing partnership with Children's Miracle Network (CMN), raising over $4 million to support 90 children's hospitals nationwide. In September 2023, the company celebrated the grand opening of its 500th store in Iowa City, Iowa, with a $10,000 donation to Children's Miracle Network and the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.
Recent Achievements:
- Opened its 500th store, entering its 30th state
- Announced a record third-quarter performance with a 7.0% increase in comparable store sales and a 14.8% increase in net sales
- Completed the acquisition of eleven former 99 Cents Only Stores locations for $14.6 million in cash
Financially, Ollie's continues to perform strongly, with third-quarter results showing a 14.8% increase in net sales to $480 million, and a 29.5% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $51 million. The company plans to open 50-55 new locations annually, aiming for a total of 1,050 stores as it continues its national expansion.
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Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLLI) has partnered with Sunbit to launch a co-branded Visa® credit card. The card offers rewards and benefits for purchases made at Ollie's and wherever Visa is accepted. Key features include:
- $10 statement credit for signing up
- Automatic enrollment in Ollie's Army Loyalty program
- One additional Ollie's Army point for every $2 spent at Ollie's
- One Ollie's Army point for every $2 spent elsewhere
Sunbit's platform was chosen for its customer-centric approach, brand loyalty enhancement, innovative approval technology, rapid implementation, and comprehensive support. This partnership aims to increase customer loyalty and provide greater flexibility for Ollie's customers.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet has successfully raised over $625,000 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals through an in-store fundraising drive held from May 19th to June 15th, 2024. The campaign involved 517 Ollie's locations across 30 states and will benefit 94 local hospitals. CEO John Swygert highlighted the company's commitment to supporting children's health, noting that Ollie's has raised more than $4.6 million over 14 years. Frances Fu, CFO of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, expressed gratitude for the ongoing support from Ollie's employees and customers, emphasizing the impact on children's care and well-being.
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals funds are directed toward 170 children's hospitals in the U.S. and Canada, focusing on research, training, and providing families with peace of mind.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet, America's largest retailer of closeout merchandise, has opened a new store in Kenosha, Wisconsin, marking its expansion into the 31st state. The grand opening occurred on June 19, 2024. Ollie's offers up to 70% off on a wide range of products, including books, flooring, food, housewares, toys, electronics, bedroom and bathroom items, health and beauty products, and pet supplies. The new store will create approximately 50-60 jobs in the local community, from cashiers to assistant managers. Ollie's employs over 10,000 associates nationwide. CEO John Swygert expressed excitement about this milestone and the opportunity to serve the Kenosha community.
On June 5, 2024, Ollie's Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ: OLLI) announced its Q1 fiscal 2024 results. Total net sales rose 10.8% to $508.8 million, and comparable store sales increased by 3.0%. The company opened 4 new stores, bringing the total to 516. Operating income grew by 46.6% to $56.5 million, with an operating margin of 11.1%. Net income surged 49.6% to $46.3 million ($0.75 per share). Adjusted net income increased by 47.0% to $45.2 million ($0.73 per share). Adjusted EBITDA rose 40.3% to $69.4 million. The company's financial outlook for fiscal 2024 has been raised, forecasting net sales between $2.257 and $2.277 billion and adjusted net income per share between $3.18 and $3.28. Ollie's also announced several executive promotions, including the transition of John Swygert to Executive Chairman in early 2025 and the promotion of Eric van der Valk to CEO.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet announced key executive promotions and appointments as part of its leadership succession plan. John Swygert will transition to Executive Chairman in early 2025. Eric van der Valk, currently Executive VP and COO, has been promoted to President and will become CEO in early 2025. Robert Helm is promoted to Executive VP, and Chris Zender joins as Executive VP and COO effective June 17, 2024. These changes come after a rigorous succession planning process, aiming for a seamless leadership transition and continued company success. Ollie’s reported financial results for Q1 fiscal 2024 in a separate release.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ: OLLI) announced its successful bid to acquire eleven former 99 Cents Only Stores locations for $14.6 million in cash through a bankruptcy auction approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The acquisition includes three owned properties and eight leased properties with favorable terms, all located in key Texas markets. The transaction is expected to close in early June. The company aims to quickly operationalize the new stores, maintaining their target of 50 new store openings for fiscal 2024, minus two planned closures.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, known by its stock symbol OLLI, has announced that it will release its first quarter fiscal 2024 financial results on June 5, 2024, before the market opens. Following the release, the company's management will hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results. Interested individuals can access the live call by pre-registering online, where they will receive dial-in instructions. A live webcast and replay of the conference call will also be available on the company's Investor Relations website.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. raised over $791,000 for Feeding America through an in-store fundraising campaign, benefiting 132 partner food banks in 30 states. The campaign ran from March 10th to April 14th, with donations collected by 513 Ollie's stores. The company's CEO highlighted the importance of the partnership with Feeding America in addressing food insecurity across the country.
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