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Coles reports steady revenue growth in supermarkets and liquor
Coles’ third-quarter growth was strongest online.

Coles reports steady revenue growth in supermarkets and liquor

Coles says its third-quarter revenue was up 3.7 per cent, from $9.065 billion to $9.4 billion this year, citing volume growth and its value offering resonating with value-conscious consumers.  E-commer...
How retailers are protecting margins and profits amid economic uncertainty
The Reject Shop enters into acquisition agreement with Canada’s Dollarama
Retail groups say Federal Budget falls short on business support
Supermarkets and ARA defend industry after ACCC inquiry findings

Financial Archives

Pat McGrath Labs’ Skin Fetish: Glass 001 Artistry Mask product packaging and face mask.

How Pat McGrath Labs fell from a $1 billion valuation – and what’s next

“Pat McGrath's challenge lies in democratizing artistic, transformative makeup for a broader audience."

Late flu season has impacted Reckitt sales, but lower costs helped results

The firm expects low-single digit sales growth in North America in the first quarter of the year, however, as US pharmac...
A woman wearing a pale pink bathing suit on a blue surfboard in the ocean

Five retail leaders discuss how to deliver value in a spending slump

Retail leaders from T2, Adore Beauty, and Coco Republic share strategies to drive sales without heavy discounting.
coles supermarket exterior

Coles revenue up amid positive supermarket, liquor sales growth

Its supermarket revenue rose 4.3 per cent to $20.63 billion.

Seven & I deal off as founding family fall short on funds

Itochu withdraws leaving buyback plan impossible. Now the owners are looking again at Alimentation Couche-Tard bid.
comvita honey

Comvita continues to restructure as net loss widens in first half

The company's revenue fell 5.3 per cent to $99.7 million.
lark distilling co

Lark Distilling Co’s net sales up 7 per cent

However, its revenue declined 5.5 per cent to $8.5 million.
The Reject Shop Sydney storefront

The Reject Shop posts double-digit profit growth as sales improve

The company’s sales rose 2.9 per cent year-on-year to $471.7 million while comparable store sales were up 1.5 per cent.
fresh fruits and vegetables

Foodstuffs warns of looming price shocks from trade war

"It’s possible some imports could be impacted by tariffs elsewhere," said Chris Quin, Foodstuffs New Zealand MD.
the new building of Sydney Fish Market

Sydney Fish Market ‘on the brink of collapse’ – report

Sources said the company would post an $8 million loss in 2023-24 and had retained insolvency experts.
mcobeauty multiuse cream stick

DBG owner Dennis Bastas buys $1 billion MCoBeauty brand

The brand plans to venture into Europe as its next market, the AFR reported.
a dish of chicken and vegetables

Annual food prices up amid more expensive grocery food, restaurant meals

Prices for grocery food and restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food were up 2.7 per cent and 3.1 per cent, respectively.
Kaiju founders outside brewery

Brewer Kaiju enters voluntary administration

The company said that the deferred excise payments had proven unsustainable. 

7-Eleven parent’s profit plunges in third quarter

The results compared to an average profit estimate of $872 million from seven analysts polled by LSEG.
A man standing at the cash register in a Costco store in front of a sign about memberships.

Costco reports Q1 sales growth, highlights membership and e-commerce strength

Costco Q1 sales rose 7.5 per cent to $60.1 billion, with e-commerce up 13 per cent and membership renewals solid at 90.4...