Latest Retail Sector News

Temple & Webster reports a strong trading update with revenue growth accelerating to 23% since March and a positive EBITDA margin outlook for FY25, despite ongoing economic headwinds.

JB Hi-Fi Limited reports robust sales growth across Australia and New Zealand in Q3 FY25, maintaining momentum in a competitive retail environment.

NEXION Group Ltd reported a 5.45% revenue increase to $1.16 million for Q1 2025, driven by new satellite communication projects in Western Australia's iron ore sector and a strategic reduction in operating costs.

Oliver’s Real Food reported an 18% revenue decline in the March 2025 quarter, impacted by store closures and trading calendar shifts, yet achieved a strong rebound in EBITDA margin to 11.5%.

Endeavour Group has appointed Jayne Hrdlicka as its new Managing Director and CEO, set to begin in January 2026, signaling a strategic push for growth and transformation under seasoned leadership.

HMC Capital has reported a record half-year financial performance for 1H FY25, driven by explosive growth in private equity and digital infrastructure platforms, alongside ambitious fundraising initiatives in energy transition.

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.