By the end of the period under analysis, there were 295 new stores, against 511 closures, bringing the company’s distribution network for 361º Core Brand to a total of 6 637 outlets. The company aims to maintain a network of stores for this business segment at around the 6 500 units, so this movement is aimed at that level.

Based on data from a sample of 3 509 outlets which have been in operation for more than 24 months, the group delivered a 7.3% growth for the 361° Core Brand same store sales.

Regarding independently-run business unit 361° Kids Brand, the group has confirmed that by the end of the third quarter of 2016, there were 60 new stores, bringing the total to 2 231 points of sale for 361° Kids.

Same store sales growth for this business segment reached 7.3% in the period.