Latest Retail Sector News

Meridian Energy’s September 2025 report reveals exceptional hydro storage levels and a notable uptick in electricity demand and retail sales, setting a positive tone for the company’s near-term outlook.

Eagers Automotive Limited is set to acquire a controlling 65% interest in CanadaOne Auto Group in a transaction valued at C$2.145 billion, with closing anticipated in early 2026.

RAM Essential Services Property Fund (REP) reports a Q1 FY26 distribution in line with guidance and reaffirms its full-year yield target while progressing its strategic transition to a healthcare-focused REIT.

Super Retail Group Limited has updated its dividend details, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.34 per share and a special dividend of AUD 0.30 per share, alongside an updated dividend reinvestment plan price of AUD 16.90.

Premier Investments reported a 31.1% rise in net profit after tax for FY25, driven by strong growth in its continuing operations after divesting its Apparel Brands to Myer. The company is now concentrating on expanding its high-margin Peter Alexander and Smiggle brands.

Premier Investments Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.50 per share for the six months ending 26 July 2025, with payment scheduled for January 2026.

Super Retail Group has confidentially settled its previously disclosed workplace litigation for less than initially anticipated, avoiding any admission of liability.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has announced its latest quarterly distribution of AUD 0.0215 per unit, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering investors a choice to reinvest their dividends into new units.

Adairs Limited has updated its final dividend details, confirming a fully franked 4 cent per share payout and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at $2.64 per share.

Woolworths Group Limited has updated its dividend details, confirming a fully franked 45 cent per share payout for the first half of FY25 and setting the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at $27.78.

360 Capital Mortgage REIT (ASX, TCF) has initiated a non-renounceable 1-for-1 entitlement offer priced at $5.94 per unit, aiming to raise approximately $45.2 million to fund new loan investments and expand its portfolio.

Coles Group Limited has updated its dividend distribution details, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of 32 cents per share for FY2025 and revising the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price to AUD 23.83220.