Magazine Luiza reported strong financial results in the second quarter of 2012 driven by sales growth and expense reductions. Net revenues grew 22.3% compared to the previous year through a 21.6% increase in gross revenues. The retail segment saw a 19.7% revenue growth and 13% same-store sales growth. Internet sales increased 45%. Gross margins improved by 0.7 percentage points to 33.5% due to higher margins from consumer financing. Operating expenses declined as a percentage of revenues through cost savings initiatives. Magazine Luiza expects to continue growing through store expansion and maturation while maintaining financial discipline.