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PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) is a retail trade company that owns and operates U.S.-style membership shopping warehouse clubs in Latin America and the Caribbean. The news flow for PriceSmart centers on its warehouse club operations, financial performance and expansion activity across multiple countries and one U.S. territory.
Company news releases frequently report quarterly and annual operating results, including total revenues, net merchandise sales, comparable net merchandise sales, operating income, net income and adjusted EBITDA. These updates often highlight net merchandise sales growth and comparable net merchandise sales trends, both on a reported basis and on a constant-currency basis, along with explanations of the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on reported results.
Another recurring theme in PriceSmart’s news is its club network development. The company has announced openings of new warehouse clubs, such as additional clubs in Costa Rica and Guatemala, and has described plans for new locations in markets including the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. These announcements often specify the city where a new club is planned and indicate how the total number of warehouse clubs will change once the new locations are open.
PriceSmart also issues press releases about corporate events such as CEO and CFO transition plans, including the timing of leadership changes and related employment and compensation arrangements. In addition, the company regularly announces the dates and dial-in details for its quarterly earnings conference calls, providing investors with information on when financial results will be released and how to access management’s discussion.
Investors and followers of PSMT can use this news stream to monitor PriceSmart’s financial performance, membership warehouse club expansion, leadership updates and other operational developments as disclosed by the company.
PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) reported net merchandise sales of $261.4 million for July 2020, a 2.2% increase compared to $255.8 million in July 2019. However, foreign currency fluctuations negatively impacted sales by 3.7%. For comparable net merchandise sales, there was a 4.5% decline for 42 clubs open 13.5 months, primarily due to COVID-related restrictions, losing approximately 100 club days to closures. Fiscal year-to-date sales rose 3.5% to $2.93 billion, but currency fluctuations reduced overall performance by 1.8%.
PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) reported its third-quarter results for fiscal year 2020, ending May 31, 2020. The company focused on employee and member safety while adapting to remote work amidst challenges. Key initiatives included enhancing supply chain management and implementing precautionary measures for staff. The ongoing commitment to best practices has positioned the company to better serve its members during these times. The leadership team prioritized constant communication to navigate the evolving situation, emphasizing resilience and collaboration.
PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSMT) announced the opening of its eighth warehouse club in Costa Rica, located in Liberia, on June 17, 2020, increasing its total to 46 clubs. This location features the Click and Go™ program and aims to create at least 120 local jobs. The company also resumed construction on a new club in Bogota, Colombia, expected to open in Q2 2021. CEO Sherry S. Bahrambeygui highlighted the club's environmentally responsible design and the dedication of the PriceSmart team amidst COVID-19 challenges.