Latest Specialty Retail News

OMG Group has inked a collaboration with Sydney’s The Little Marionette to supply premium Japanese matcha, reinforcing its vertically integrated matcha strategy and expanding its reach into premium hospitality and retail sectors.

Premier Investments reported a modest 0.38% rise in net profit from continuing operations for the half-year ending January 2026, alongside a 3% increase in revenue and a fully franked interim dividend of 45 cents per share.

OMG Group has appointed Food & Dairy Co as the first official distributor of its new matcha brands, opening access to over 2,000 cafes and restaurants in NSW and Queensland. This move marks a key step in OMG’s strategy to expand its health-focused beverage portfolio.

OMG Group has launched two new matcha brands targeting both premium and mass-market consumers, supported by a five-year exclusive supply agreement for ceremonial-grade Japanese matcha. This move positions OMG to capitalise on the booming global matcha market through a vertically integrated strategy.

Shaver Shop Group Limited posted solid first-half results for FY26, with record gross profit margins and steady profit growth underpinned by its private brand Transform-U. The specialty retailer continues to balance growth initiatives with a conservative financial position.

Vicinity Centres reported a strong first half of FY26 with a statutory net profit of $805.6 million, strategic acquisitions including full ownership of Uptown Brisbane, and reaffirmed guidance for the full year.

Baby Bunting reported a 6.7% rise in revenue to $271.4 million for H1 2026, while statutory net profit after tax fell 52.5%. Adjusted earnings paint a steadier picture with a 4.1% increase in pro forma NPAT.

Dusk Group Limited reported a solid first half of FY26 with total sales rising 5.1% to $91.8 million, underpinned by product innovation and a successful AfterGlow store format trial. The company also announced a fully franked interim dividend of 4.0 cents per share.

dusk Group Limited reported a 5.1% rise in half-year sales to $91.8 million, driven by strong online growth and product innovation, while declaring a fully franked interim dividend of 4.0 cents per share.

Region Group has reported a robust first half for FY26, with solid growth in funds from operations and an upgraded earnings outlook. Strategic acquisitions and portfolio management underpin its positive momentum.

Pure Foods Tasmania has launched contract manufacturing with Brilliant Food Australia, marking a significant step in utilising its Woodbridge Smokehouse facility and expanding regional employment.

Super Retail Group has reported a record 13.1% sales growth in the first half of FY26, with normalised profit before tax expected between $172 million and $175 million despite margin challenges and weather impacts.