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Adore Beauty has expanded its debt facilities with Commonwealth Bank, increasing total capacity to $25.2 million to support inventory growth and a new semi-automated distribution centre.

Baby Bunting anticipates FY26 pro forma NPAT between $16 million and $17 million, marking a 32% to 40% increase from FY25, despite weaker sales in the fourth quarter. The retailer’s Store of the Future refurbishments and online channels continue to drive growth amid a challenging consumer backdrop.

Metcash Limited posted a modest rise in FY26 revenue and EBITDA, driven by strong Food segment growth and strategic acquisitions, while facing pressure in Hardware margins and suspending its Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Stealth Group Holdings has posted record preliminary FY26 results, driven by strong organic growth and the transformative acquisition of Hardware & Building Traders (HBT). The company remains on track for its ambitious FY28 sales and EBITDA margin targets.

Frasers Group has initiated an unconditional on-market takeover bid for Accent Group at $0.65 per share, aiming to increase its stake beyond 22.9% amid concerns over Accent’s recent financial performance and strategic direction.

Super Retail Group is gearing up to expand its store network and accelerate digital transformation through its new five-year strategy and Ignite program, aiming to capture a larger share of a $65 billion market opportunity.

KMD Brands delivered steady sales growth and margin improvement in Q3 FY26, driven by Kathmandu and Rip Curl, while launching a business review to explore options for accelerating shareholder value.

Kogan.com Ltd reports robust sales and earnings growth for 10 months to April 2026, driven by Kogan.com’s expanding customer base and platform sales, while Mighty Ape shows marked margin improvement amid a strategic pivot.

Adore Beauty Group reports a 7.4% revenue rise in FY26 despite market headwinds and outlines ambitious FY27 targets backed by new stores and operational efficiencies.

Temple & Webster has delivered its most profitable April ever with EBITDA hitting around $2.5 million, setting the stage for a near doubling of earnings in FY27 despite weak consumer confidence.

Accent Group has laid out an ambitious Vision 2030 strategy aiming for $1.9 billion in sales and a 9%+ EBIT margin. Central to this plan is the expansion of Sports Direct stores and a focus on operational efficiencies and brand evolution.

Metcash Limited projects an underlying NPAT between $268 million and $270 million for FY26, buoyed by strong second-half momentum in Hardware & Tools and disciplined cost management driving cash flow and margin resilience.