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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.

Baby Bunting Group Limited reported a 2.4% increase in revenue to $254.4 million for the half-year ended December 2024, alongside a 45.3% surge in net profit after tax. The company expanded its footprint with two new stores and improved gross margins, signaling operational momentum despite withholding an interim dividend.

Toys"R"Us ANZ has entered a strategic three-year partnership with Directed Electronics Australia to co-develop private label products and enhance marketing capabilities, marking a pivotal step in its growth strategy.

Adore Beauty Group reports a solid H1 FY25 performance with a 2.3% revenue increase and a remarkable 126% rise in EBIT, underpinned by a strategic omni-channel expansion and successful iKOU integration.

Adore Beauty Group reports a strong first half of FY25 with nearly doubling EBIT and expanding margins, driven by strategic retail expansion and operational discipline.

Adore Beauty Group Limited reported a modest 2.3% revenue increase to $103 million for H1 FY25, while profits declined 36.6% due to acquisition and restructuring expenses. The company is expanding its retail footprint with new store openings planned in 2025.

Mirvac Group reported a solid first half with a $236 million operating profit, driven by a 51% surge in residential lot sales and strong development momentum. The company reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance, signalling confidence in its growth trajectory.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reported a 3.0% same property net property income growth and a stable 98.7% occupancy rate in its 2025 half-year results, while integrating the Hotel Property Investments acquisition to enhance future income growth.

Charter Hall Retail REIT reports solid 1H FY25 results with $73.1 million operating earnings and strategic moves to enhance income growth, including a major stake in Hotel Property Investments Ltd.

Toys"R"Us ANZ Limited announces the immediate resignation of CEO Penny Cox, with Chair Kelly Humphreys and Executive Director Teresa Smith stepping in as interim leaders while a search for a new CEO is underway.

Bapcor Limited will announce its half-year financial results for the period ending December 2024 on 26 February, with a live briefing hosted by its top executives.

Temple & Webster reported a record half-year revenue of $314 million for H1 FY25, up 24% year-on-year, driven by strong customer growth and improved margins. The company remains on track to exceed $1 billion in annual revenue within the next few years.