Aug 10 (Reuters) - Retailer Canadian Tire Corp Ltd CTCa.TO reported a quarterly profit that comfortably beat analysts' expectations on strong demand for apparel and sports gear.
The company, which sells products ranging from camping gear to frying pans, said it experienced strong sales growth in June despite a slow start to the spring and summer seasons.
Total same-store sales rose 1.8 percent in the quarter ended July 1.
Retail sales at its Mark's brand, under which the company sells casual and work clothing and footwear, rose 4 percent.
Net income attributable to the company increased 8.8 percent to C$195.2 million ($153.6 million), or C$2.81 per share, in the second quarter. had expected a profit of C$2.52 per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
The Toronto-based company's retail sales rose 3 percent to C$4.10 billion.
($1 = C$1.27)