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News and press releases about Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OLLI) focus on its role as an off-price retailer of brand name closeout merchandise and excess inventory, as well as its financial performance and community initiatives. The company identifies itself as America’s largest retailer of brand name closeout merchandise and excess inventory and regularly reports on store growth, sales trends, and operational milestones.
Investors and followers of OLLI news will see quarterly earnings announcements that detail net sales, comparable store sales, net income, earnings per share, adjusted net income, and adjusted EBITDA. These releases often highlight new store openings, changes in store counts across more than 30 states, and commentary on factors such as supply chain costs, merchandise margins, and pre-opening expenses. Management provides outlook ranges for key metrics and discusses the drivers behind sales and earnings performance.
Company news also covers corporate events and governance matters. Examples include announcements of earnings release dates and conference call information, as well as 8-K filings related to financial results and stockholder meeting outcomes. Items such as approval of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. 2025 Equity Incentive Plan and the election of directors are disclosed through these channels.
Another recurring theme in OLLI news is community and charitable activity. Press releases describe multi-year partnerships with Feeding America and the Marine Toys for Tots Program, including in-store fundraising campaigns, register round-up initiatives, and donation drives involving hundreds of stores. Readers can use this news feed to follow how the company combines off-price retail operations with expansion, financial reporting, and community-focused programs.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (Nasdaq: OLLI) has celebrated the grand opening of its fourth distribution center in Princeton, Illinois. This 615,000-square-foot facility represents a $75 million investment and is important for the company's expansion in the Midwest and westward growth.
The new center will initially service about 60 stores in nine states, eventually supporting more than 150 stores. It's expected to create over 200 new full-time jobs over time, contributing significantly to the local economy. Ollie's received an Economic Development for a Growing Economy tax credit for this project.
Currently, Ollie's operates 525 stores across 31 states and employs over 12,000 team members. The company aims to open more than 1,300 stores nationwide, with this new distribution center playing a key role in that expansion.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (NASDAQ: OLLI) has announced the release date for its second quarter fiscal 2024 financial results. The company will disclose its performance on Thursday, August 29, 2024, before the market opens. Following the release, Ollie's management team will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results. Investors and interested parties can access the live conference call by pre-registering online, after which they will receive dial-in instructions. Additionally, a live webcast and replay of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Ollie's website.
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.