Latest Consumer Demand News

Breville Group Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.18 per share for the six months ending December 31, 2024, signaling steady shareholder returns.

Breville Group Limited reported a robust half-year performance with 10.1% revenue growth and a 16.1% rise in net profit, driven by strong coffee category sales and strategic product launches. Despite macroeconomic headwinds and tariff concerns, the company maintains a confident outlook for FY25.

Breville Group Limited reported a robust half-year performance with a 10.1% rise in revenue to nearly A$1 billion and a 16.1% jump in net profit, underpinning confidence in its premium appliance strategy.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT has rebounded strongly with a $14.7 million net profit for the half-year ending December 2024, underpinned by a resilient portfolio and active redevelopment plans.

JB Hi-Fi Limited reported a robust 9.8% increase in HY25 sales to AUD 5.67 billion and an 8.0% rise in net profit, supported by its recent acquisition of e&s Trading Co. Despite strong momentum, the company remains cautious about competitive pressures ahead.

Amcor delivered steady volume and earnings growth in Q2 FY25, reaffirming its full-year guidance while progressing its transformative merger with Berry Global.

Nanollose Limited has secured $2.1 million in strategic funding to accelerate the commercialisation of its sustainable fibres and soilless growth technologies, marking a pivotal shift from R&D to market-ready products.

Bio-Gene Technology Limited has been awarded two U.S. Department of Defense grants totaling A$3 million to develop innovative insect control products targeting military and civilian markets.

Chemist Warehouse Group has delivered a standout first half in FY25, reporting record sales growth and a significant expansion in EBIT margins, driven by new store openings and international expansion.

Viva Energy delivered a slight increase in sales volumes for 4Q2024 and a record Commercial & Industrial segment performance, despite a disruptive refinery outage and challenging retail conditions. The company also secured key approvals for its Liberty Convenience acquisition, aiming for completion by March 2025.

Amcor plc and Berry Global Group have filed their definitive joint proxy statement with the SEC, marking a key milestone in their planned all-stock merger. Shareholder meetings are scheduled for February 25, 2025, as the companies aim to create a global packaging powerhouse.

Biome Australia Limited has expanded its distribution footprint to over 6,000 health retail and practitioner locations, marking a 20% increase in six months and advancing toward its Vision 27 target of 8,000 sites by FY27.