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Lovisa Holdings reported a robust FY26 with revenue up 17.6% to A$938.8 million, expanded its global store network to 1,136 locations, and declared a 33 cent final dividend, reflecting strong momentum in key markets.

Woolworths Group posted solid full-year results for FY26, driven by strong Australian Food sales and complementary businesses, alongside a 15.6% increase in the fully franked final dividend.

Coles Group reported a 2.8% rise in FY26 sales revenue to $45.58 billion, driven by supermarket growth and digital gains, while navigating $235 million in regulatory provisions.

SkinKandy posted a strong debut full year as a listed company, growing revenue to $90.2 million and net profit to $9 million, both ahead of Prospectus expectations, driven by aggressive store expansion and robust same-store sales.

The Warehouse Group expects a sharp rebound in FY26 operating profit, projecting NZD 20 million to 24 million, up from just NZD 1.3 million last year, driven by margin gains at Noel Leeming and Warehouse Stationery amid subdued consumer spending.

Kogan.com Ltd reversed a $39.5 million loss in FY25 to post an $11.2 million profit in FY26, driven by revenue growth, margin expansion, and a Mighty Ape turnaround. The group declared an 8 cent fully franked final dividend and maintained a strong cash position with no debt.

Adairs Limited delivered 3.8% sales growth in FY26, driven by strong performances at Adairs and Mocka, while Focus on Furniture faced a sharp earnings hit and a $63.5 million goodwill impairment. The group declared a 6.0 cent final dividend amid ongoing strategic transformation.

City Chic Collective’s FY26 underlying EBITDA surged 92% to $12.3 million, driven by ANZ growth and cost discipline, while group revenue fell 3.1%. The company enters FY27 with a stronger margin profile and a clean inventory position amid ongoing US tariff challenges.

Endeavour Group’s FY26 results show modest sales growth but a sharp profit decline due to $372 million in significant item expenses, alongside a strategic reset and climate commitments.

Adore Beauty delivered record FY26 revenue of $207.3 million, driven by retail expansion and owned brands, while posting a statutory loss amid heavy investment. The Group targets 10%+ revenue growth and a sharp EBITDA increase in FY27 as its omni-channel strategy matures.

Accent Group posted a statutory loss for FY26 driven by a significant goodwill impairment, while reaffirming its 2030 growth ambitions and urging shareholders to reject Frasers Group's takeover offer.

Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) posted a 12.9% revenue increase to $376.1 million in FY26, driven by strong like-for-like sales and store expansion. Underlying EBIT climbed 17.2% despite a $23.8 million impairment on CTC assets, while net profit after tax fell 21.6%. CEO Alice Barbery will retire in October, succeeded by George Do.