Latest Consumer Spending News

Shaver Shop Group Limited reported steady sales of $219 million for FY25, with a notable 2.1% rise in gross profit driven by its private brand Transform-U. The company’s strategic focus on exclusive products and store network optimization sets a positive tone for 2026.

News Corporation reported a 2% revenue increase to $2.144 billion for Q1 FY2026, driven by growth in Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate Services, while Book Publishing faced headwinds. Net income rose 4% to $150 million, supported by operational efficiencies and a robust balance sheet.

News Corporation reported a modest 2% revenue increase and a 1% rise in net income for Q1 Fiscal 2026, driven by strong digital growth at Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate Services. The company also accelerated share buybacks, signaling confidence in its undervalued stock amid strategic AI partnerships.

TasFoods reports a 13.2% revenue decline in Q3 2025 driven by oversupply and discounting in the Tasmanian poultry market, while advancing a $2 million sale of Pyengana Dairy and reducing debt through property sales.

Endeavour Group’s first quarter results reveal a strong Hotels segment growth of 4.4%, alongside a retail sales recovery that returned to positive territory in September. Online sales surged by 20.9%, highlighting shifting consumer habits.

Ampol Limited reported a robust third quarter in 2025 with refinery margins hitting a notable high, offsetting volume declines and setting the stage for strategic growth.

Locate Technologies reported steady Q1 FY26 revenue with a strategic pivot to the NZX to better support its Bitcoin treasury ambitions. The company’s Locate2u unit showed promising growth, while Zoom2u faced challenges amid softer consumer spending.

International Equities Corporation Ltd reported a modest revenue increase for Q1 2025-26 but faced a sharper after-tax loss, pressured by weak tourism and rising costs. Despite challenges, the company maintains a strong liquidity buffer.

Experience Co Limited reported an 8% revenue increase and 17% underlying EBITDA growth in Q1 FY26, driven by strong demand in its Adventure Experiences segment, especially Reef Unlimited, despite weather challenges affecting Skydiving operations.

Super Retail Group reports steady sales growth across its brands in the first 16 weeks of FY26, with Macpac leading the charge and a new loyalty program launched at Supercheap Auto.

ARB Corporation Limited reported a 5.3% increase in FY25 sales revenue to A$729.9 million, driven by strong export growth and strategic US market moves, despite a 5% dip in profit after tax.

The Star Entertainment Group has finalized a crucial covenant waiver with its syndicated lenders, easing financial pressures ahead of its FY2025 audited report. This development clarifies ongoing negotiations and sets the stage for the company’s next financial chapter.