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  "id": 7330960,
  "title": "Canada Goose at Goldman Sachs conference: push beyond parkas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/canada-goose-at-goldman-sachs-conference-push-beyond-parkas",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-14T14:02:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
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    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/canada-goose-at-goldman-sachs-conference-push-beyond-parkas-93CH-4899860"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On 14 September 2026, Canada Goose presented its strategy at the Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference. The company aims to expand its brand, diversify its product range, and boost store profitability amid challenges in certain business segments and potential tariff pressures. CFO Neil Bowden reported progress in e-commerce, wholesale, and non-down apparel categories, with non-down products now accounting for about 50% of unit sales. Fiscal 2026 sales per square foot surpassed CAD 4,000 for the first time in several years. The company anticipates less than 200 basis points of tariff impact in fiscal 2027. E-commerce demonstrated double-digit growth, with healthy customer acquisition and conversion rates, while store traffic was weaker. Management expects low-single-digit revenue growth in fiscal 2027, with SG&A expenses growing more slowly than sales. Canada Goose is working towards better profitability across its 90-store direct-to-consumer fleet and broader business. They currently maintain a 40% EBIT margin as their minimum store-level benchmark. Gross margin stands at around 70%, with potential for further expansion. Fiscal 2027 revenue growth is expected to be low single-digit, with SG&A expenses growing slower than revenue, creating leverage. Marketing spending will rise in absolute Canadian dollars in Q2 and beyond but will decline as a percentage of revenue. The company anticipates less than 200 basis points of tariff impact in fiscal 2027. Canada Goose has been evolving its product strategy under Creative Director Haider Ackermann, now offering a broader range of non-down products such as knitwear, fleece, T-shirts, polos, and accessories. The brand aims for 365-day relevance, offering seasonal wear, casual, and athletic options. Product quality in expanded categories has improved, and consumers are adopting them at a \"really exciting rate.\" Bowden highlighted that new customers are entering the brand through non-parka categories, while existing customers are buying more frequently and adding non-parka items to their wardrobes. Targets remain challenging, with shares trading near their 52-week low and the consumer environment remaining uneven across regions. However, the company sees long-term opportunities in expanding its year-round product range and pushing sales per square foot beyond CAD 4,000, with a goal of more stores reaching a 40% EBIT margin threshold.",
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