Latest Retail Sector News

Autosports Group is set to acquire Gulson Canberra, including the Porsche Centre Canberra, marking its entry into the Australian Capital Territory market and reinforcing its luxury brand strategy.

Creditors of Mosaic Brands Limited and its associated companies have resolved to place the group into liquidation, marking a significant development in the retailer’s ongoing financial distress.

The Reject Shop Limited shares have been suspended from ASX trading following Federal Court approval of Dollarama Inc.'s acquisition scheme. This marks a pivotal step in the retailer's transition under new ownership.

The Federal Court has approved Dollarama’s acquisition of The Reject Shop, triggering a suspension of TRS shares on the ASX and setting the stage for upcoming cash payments to shareholders.

The Federal Court of Australia has approved Dollarama’s acquisition of The Reject Shop, setting the stage for a significant shift in the Australian discount retail landscape. Shareholders are poised to receive a special dividend and a cash payout as the scheme becomes effective.

TPC Consolidated Limited has extended critical deadlines for its acquisition scheme with Wollar Solar Holding, awaiting Foreign Investment Review Board approval. The move delays the scheme's completion but keeps the deal alive for now.

Dexus Convenience Retail REIT reports a $14.3 million uplift in portfolio valuation for the first half of 2025, driven by a rare compression in capitalisation rates and strong demand in the fuel and convenience retail sector.

The Reject Shop held a virtual Scheme Meeting approving Dollarama's $6.68 per share acquisition offer, reflecting a substantial premium and unanimous board support. The deal now awaits Federal Court approval, with implementation expected by late July.

Metcash Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.095 per share for the fiscal year ending April 2025, accompanied by a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering.

Mosaic Brands’ administrators have adjourned the second creditors’ meeting after no restructuring proposal was submitted, prolonging uncertainty over the retail group’s future.

Kip McGrath Education Centres has appointed Melinda Smith as CEO and Managing Director, signaling a new leadership era ahead of its 50th anniversary. Smith’s extensive experience in education and government sectors positions her to lead the company’s growth ambitions from the second half of 2025.

The Reject Shop Limited has announced a special fully franked dividend of AUD 0.77 per share, contingent on the approval of its acquisition by Dollarama Inc. Key dates for the dividend include an ex-dividend date of 4 July and payment on 14 July 2025.