US-based athletic retailer The Finish Line, Inc. has reported consolidated net sales of $274 million for the 13 weeks ended November 26, an increase of 16% over $235.3 million for Q3 last year. Comparable store net sales for Q3 increased 4% on top of an 8% increase reported for the comparable 13-week period last year.

For the 39 weeks ended November 26, 2005, consolidated net sales were $906.8 million an increase of 13% over $805.4 million reported for the 39 weeks ended November 27, 2004. Year-to-date, comparable store net sales increased 1% on top of a 9% increase reported for the comparable 39-week period last year.