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The GPT Group delivered strong operational results in Q1 2026 with near-record occupancy across retail, office, and logistics assets, alongside solid retail sales and leasing activity. The group’s $610 million oversubscribed equity raise in its Wholesale Shopping Centre Fund underpins growth plans, while FY 2026 earnings guidance is reiterated.

JB Hi-Fi posted modest sales growth in Australia and The Good Guys during Q3 FY26, while New Zealand sales declined amid rising supplier costs and stock shortages heading into a critical trading period.

Vicinity Centres delivered a resilient 3Q FY26 with high occupancy, strong retail sales growth, and a $654 million capital raise through long-dated debt issuances, reaffirming its FY26 earnings guidance at the top end.

Vicinity Centres delivered a robust third quarter in FY26 with high occupancy and retail sales growth, while successfully extending debt maturity and advancing key developments at Chatswood Chase and Galleria.

Universal Store Holdings has posted a 14% rise in retail sales for the first 43 weeks of FY26, buoyed by strong like-for-like growth across its brands. However, ongoing wholesale challenges at CTC have triggered a $24 million impairment, even as the group maintains its full-year sales and EBITA guidance.

Accent Group revises down FY26 earnings guidance following April sales hit from geopolitical tensions and announces ASIC investigation into past securities trading involving senior executives.

Endeavour Group posts modest sales gains in Retail and Hotels for Q3 F26 while bracing for supply chain pressures from Middle East tensions and launching a $100 million cost reduction drive.

Scentre Group has successfully tendered 89% of its US$1.312 billion 2030 subordinated notes and plans to redeem the remainder, boosting liquidity to A$3.2 billion while maintaining 4% growth targets for 2026.

Woolworths Group posted a 4.5% increase in third quarter sales, led by strong Australian Food and WooliesX eCommerce growth, while signaling cautious EBIT guidance due to inflation and Middle East conflict impacts.

RLF AgTech has reported a record $18 million revenue for the nine months to March 2026, achieving positive EBITDA in March as it sharpens operational focus and expands its Australian sales footprint amid global fertiliser disruptions.

Scentre Group's first quarter update reveals robust retail sales growth and strong leasing metrics, alongside significant capital management moves including bond redemption and a major joint venture stake sale.

Lark Distilling Co. edged up net sales to $4.3 million in Q3 FY26, buoyed by growth in travel retail and B2B channels, while unveiling its new Signature Whisky Range that snagged top design honours.