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Accent Group's like-for-like retail sales fell 3.9% in the first 19 weeks of FY27, with trading deteriorating further after late August. The company says its strategic initiatives are delivering benefits, but weaker demand and margin pressure have absorbed them ahead of the crucial holiday period.

Frasers Group has declared its A$0.65 per share cash offer for Accent Group best and final, removing the prospect of a higher bid from Frasers before the takeover closes. Accent shareholders now have until 29 January 2027 to decide whether immediate cash certainty outweighs the company’s standalone growth plans.

Accent Group reported a $13.8 million statutory loss for FY26 after a $48.6 million goodwill impairment, while underlying profit and dividends also fell. The footwear retailer is betting that store expansion, cost savings and portfolio closures can support its defence against Frasers Group’s $0.65 takeover bid.

Accent Group posted a statutory loss for FY26 driven by a significant goodwill impairment, while reaffirming its 2030 growth ambitions and urging shareholders to reject Frasers Group's takeover offer.

Frasers Group has initiated an unconditional on-market takeover bid for Accent Group at $0.65 per share, aiming to increase its stake beyond 22.9% amid concerns over Accent’s recent financial performance and strategic direction.

Accent Group has laid out an ambitious Vision 2030 strategy aiming for $1.9 billion in sales and a 9%+ EBIT margin. Central to this plan is the expansion of Sports Direct stores and a focus on operational efficiencies and brand evolution.

Accent Group revises down FY26 earnings guidance following April sales hit from geopolitical tensions and announces ASIC investigation into past securities trading involving senior executives.

Accent Group reported a modest 1.6% rise in FY25 owned sales to $1.46 billion and a net profit after tax of $57.7 million, while outlining ambitious FY26 plans including the launch of Sports Direct stores in Australia and New Zealand.

Accent Group Limited reported modest FY25 sales growth with a cautious FY26 outlook, unveiling a strategic partnership to expand Sports Direct stores in Australia and New Zealand.

Accent Group reports modest sales growth but margin pressures in FY26 H1, announces MySale closure and new Sports Direct store launch.

Accent Group reported a modest 0.8% increase in FY2025 total sales to $1.62 billion, while profits dipped slightly. The company is advancing its store expansion and brand portfolio, targeting strong EBIT growth in FY26 despite startup costs.

Accent Group reported steady FY25 sales of $1.62 billion with a slight dip in profits, while advancing its Sports Direct rollout and extending key brand agreements.