The Globe and Mail reports in its Monday, Oct. 6, edition that Aritzia reports second quarter results Thursday after the bell. The Globe's guest columnist Amber Kanwar writes that amidst a lot of wreckage in retail, it has been a standout performer. The stock is up 55 per cent so far this year, trading near a record high. Despite the high bar, analysts are confident it can be cleared. Stifel analyst Martin Landry wrote in a preview note to clients: "Aritzia has beaten consensus in each of the last eight quarters, and we believe this trend could continue. Credit card data suggest strong sales momentum in both Canada and the U.S." Analysts are expecting 11-per-cent growth in same-store sales, nothing to shirk at in this environment. However, Ms. Kanwar says investors will be keen to see how tariffs could weigh on margins after the U.S. removed the de minimis exemption that allowed companies like Aritzia to avoid duties on goods under $800.