Latest Retail Sector News

Codeifai Limited has integrated GS1 Digital Link functionality into its ConnectQR platform, positioning itself at the forefront of the global transition from traditional barcodes to smart 2D codes.

Briscoes Group has reported a resilient half-year performance for the period ending July 2025, maintaining near-record sales and solid profits despite ongoing economic challenges. Strategic investments in technology and infrastructure continue to position the company for future growth.

Woolworths Group has confirmed its full-year earnings for 2025 met market expectations, responding comprehensively to ASX inquiries about potential material variances. The retailer’s underlying results closely matched analyst consensus, despite statutory impairments and restructuring costs.

Coles Group reveals a significant potential financial impact following a Federal Court decision on underpayments to salaried team members, estimating remediation costs between $150 million and $250 million.

Woolworths Group has revealed a preliminary estimate of up to $330 million post-tax liability following a Federal Court decision on historical underpayments to salaried store team leaders, signaling major shifts in retail wage practices.

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited has responded to ASX inquiries confirming its FY25 earnings aligned with market expectations, despite the absence of formal guidance and complexities in analyst forecasting.

Beonic Ltd reported a significantly reduced net loss of $3.17 million for FY2025, alongside improved margins and EBITDA profitability, underpinned by a major North African airport contract and a $4.18 million convertible note raise to accelerate growth.

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.145 per share for the six months ending June 2025, signaling steady returns for shareholders.

Vection Technologies reports its first positive underlying EBITDA alongside a 22% pro-forma revenue increase, driven by major defence contracts and AI integration. The company’s strategic acquisition and sector diversification set the stage for sustainable growth in FY26.

Cettire Limited reported nearly unchanged revenue for FY2025 but swung to a net loss of $2.6 million, reversing last year’s profit. The luxury fashion e-commerce company declared no dividends amid declining net tangible assets.

The Federal Court of Australia has dismissed Harvey Norman’s appeal against prior legal declarations, setting the stage for an upcoming penalty hearing that could impact the retailer’s future.

Eagers Automotive Limited has announced a fully franked interim dividend of AUD 0.24 per share for the half-year ending June 2025, signaling steady returns for shareholders.