Xebio's sales rose by 6 percent to 204.8 billion yen (€1,480.53m-$2,013.75m) in the financial year ended last March 31, bolstered by 13 percent growth in its golf segment to ¥52.8 billion (€381.72m-$519.17m). Footwear sales were up by 6 percent and outdoor sports by 5 percent. Sales of sports apparel increased by 1 percent, whereas winter sports decreased by 1 percent. The Japanese sporting goods retailers reported a 3 percent increase in net income to ¥6.62 billion (€47.86m-$65.09m) for the year.