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Dusk Group delivered record FY26 sales and underlying EBIT growth, driven by product rejuvenation and online momentum, while preparing for international expansion amid ACCC proceedings.

Harvey Norman Holdings detailed its expansive international growth and omni-channel strategy at its 2025 AGM, highlighting new flagship stores and AI-driven retail innovations across eight countries.

Michael Hill International reported flat earnings in FY25 amid inflation and subdued demand, while new CEO Jonathan Waecker outlines a strategy focused on innovation, AI integration, and margin recovery heading into FY26.

Tabcorp Holdings Limited reported a robust FY25 with revenue climbing 11.8% and EBIT nearly doubling, driven by Victorian wagering licence reforms and disciplined cost management. The company’s strategic evolution and operational execution set the stage for modest growth in FY26.

Cash Converters International Limited reported robust FY25 results, driven by strategic franchise acquisitions and a shift to longer-term, lower-cost lending products. The company is poised for further growth with new loan launches and luxury retail expansion.

Baby Bunting Group unveils its ambitious ‘Store of the Future’ strategy, targeting a return to double-digit EBITDA margins through store refurbishments, new small format pilots, and enhanced omni-channel capabilities. The company sets FY25 NPAT guidance between $10 million and $12.5 million, underpinned by a 40% gross margin target.

Baby Bunting has reported a robust first half for FY25, with net profit after tax rising 37% to $4.8 million and sales edging up 2.4%. The company’s strategic initiatives around margin improvement and store expansion underpin a stable outlook for the full year.