Latest Consumer Demand News

Wisr Limited has inked a $267 million loan funding warehouse facility led by Barclays, boosting its capacity to expand personal and secured vehicle loans. This move enhances Wisr’s funding flexibility and cost efficiency as it pursues aggressive growth.

Viva Leisure has taken a strategic 33% stake in Gorilla X Labs, aiming to deepen its footprint in the sports nutrition market and enhance member offerings across its platforms.

The Calmer Co. International Limited has significantly expanded the distribution of its flagship kava products in Coles supermarkets, reflecting growing consumer appetite for natural relaxation alternatives to alcohol.

Myer Holdings reports a 1.9% increase in total sales for the second half of fiscal 2025 despite inflationary pressures and operational hurdles at its new distribution centre. The retailer outlines interim logistics solutions and previews its upcoming Growth Strategy.

Australian Agricultural Company Limited (AACo) reported a 14% rise in operating profit to $58.4 million for FY25, driven by increased sales volumes and disciplined cost control despite challenging market conditions. The company also marked a significant reduction in statutory loss, signaling improved financial resilience.

Whitefield Industrials Limited reported a 10% increase in core operating profit for the year ended March 2025, outperforming its benchmark with a 7.5% portfolio return and raising fully franked dividends to 10.5 cents per share.

Althea Group Holdings has agreed to sell its pharmaceutical assets to Tasmanian Botanics, enabling a strategic pivot towards the booming North American THC-infused beverage market.

Endeavour Group reports a challenging Q3 with Retail sales down 3.1% and Hotels up 5.1%, while announcing Jayne Hrdlicka as incoming CEO and maintaining capital and finance guidance.

Gale Pacific has sharply downgraded its full-year EBITDA guidance due to tariff-driven demand softness in the US, while its Australia, New Zealand, and developing markets hold steady.

Vmoto Limited reported a 16% decline in total unit sales for 1Q25, offset by a strong cash position and strategic investments in e-mobility solutions and production capacity.

Nuchev Limited has entered an exclusive sales agency agreement with Brauer Natural Medicines and H&S Brand Corporation, expanding its footprint in Australia's natural and complementary medicines sector. The deal covers key brands including Brauer, Skin Physics, and Rapid Loss, with potential for broader ANZ distribution.

Amcor has completed its transformative merger with Berry Global ahead of schedule, reporting steady Q3 fiscal 2025 results and setting ambitious synergy targets that promise to reshape its growth trajectory.