XXL (Hold, TP: NOK21.00) - Retail temporarily closed in Norway
The Norwegian Authorities decided over the weekend to temporarily close retail in greater Oslo for seven days. This affects six of XXL’s 37 stores in Norway. Although the closures should have a near-term negative impact on LFL growth in Norway, we believe some of the lost revenue could go online and the recent favourable weather conditions should have supported January sales, which is yet to be reflected in consensus, we believe.XXL ASA, formerly known as Megasport AS, is a Norway-based retailer of sporting goods. The Company offers a portfolio of products including clothing, shoes, bicycles, wilderness products, sports equipment, training supplies and equipment, lifestyle and wellbeing products, fishing and hunting equipment, dog toys and accessories, riding clothing and accessories, as well as clothing, equipment and accessories for winter sports. Additionally, it offers services such as bike repair and maintenance, hunting excursion and courses, fishing trips, riding holidays, and dog training. The Company operates via around 40 stores, primarily in Norway but also in Sweden and Finland, and via an e-commerce platform.
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