Birks Group, the renowned Canadian jeweler, has shared its impressive sales figures for fiscal year 2022, revealing that the company has exceeded pre-pandemic levels. The company experienced a significant increase in revenues, with a growth of over 25% compared to the previous fiscal year. The net sales for fiscal 2022 reached an impressive $181.3 million, marking a substantial increase of $38.2 million. Birks Group attributes this success to the exceptional performance of its retail channel, particularly driven by the improved sales of third-party branded timepieces and the popular Bijoux Birks branded jewelry and bridal collections.
One of the notable achievements for Birks Group is the remarkable surge in comparable store sales, which saw an increase of 32.5%. This growth can be primarily attributed to the reduced impact of COVID-19, including the easing of temporary store closures and capacity limitations. In comparison to the previous fiscal year, Birks Group experienced less disruption during the period ending March 26, 2022.
Another significant milestone for the company is its return to profitability, recording a net income of $1.3 million for fiscal 2022. This is an impressive turnaround from the net loss of $5.8 million in the previous year. Jean-Christophe Bédos, President and CEO of Birks Group, expressed his satisfaction with the company’s performance and commended the team for delivering sustained growth in challenging circumstances. He emphasized that this success is a result of their hard work, dedication to customers, and commitment to the company.
Birks Group has transitioned its focus from recovering from the impact of COVID-19 to surpassing pre-pandemic levels and achieving notable growth. The company’s results not only outperformed fiscal year 2021 but also exceeded the figures from fiscal year 2020, which was unaffected by the pandemic. Bédos highlighted the significance of returning to profitability and emphasized the success of the strategies implemented to overcome the challenges of the past two years. This marks a turning point in the company’s strategic plan, which was initiated even before the pandemic. Bédos expressed gratitude to all employees for their unwavering efforts and excellent execution, which has positioned Birks Group for a strong start to fiscal year 2023.
Looking forward, Bédos is confident that Birks Group is well-positioned to achieve its long-term objectives. The company will continue to prioritize investments that are expected to drive shareholder value and lead to significant growth. Established in 1879, Birks Group is renowned for its exquisite fine jewelry, timepieces, and gifts. With 24 locations under the distinguished Maison Birks brand in major metropolitan markets, Birks Group operates luxury jewelry stores in Canada. Additionally, the company has retail locations under the reputable Brinkhaus, Graff, and Patek Philippe brands. Besides its own stores, Bijoux Birks fine jewelry collections are available through select Saks Fifth Avenue stores in Canada and the US, select Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths locations in the UK, and Mayors stores in the US, as well as various jewelry retailers across North America and the EU.
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