Young Australians’ reading habits leave plenty to be desired. A 2024 study found that one in three Australians is struggling to read, costing the economy billions of dollars and painting a bleak picture for online booksellers like the Booktopia Group (ASX: BKG). The Company has been reeling under the impact of declining interest in books,
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Luxury retail platform Cettire (ASX: CTT) is coming off a pretty successful first half FY24—a remarkable feat at a time when luxury spending has taken a backseat. The Company saw a major uptick in gross revenue, reaching $460.5 million, a 90% increase compared to the previous corresponding period. Sales revenue also soared to $354.3 million,
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After three years of record results, 2023 finally broke jewellery retailer Michael Hill (ASX: MHJ). Like many Aussies, the Company faced tough retail conditions prompting cost-cutting measures. The fine jewellery brand encountered formidable headwinds due to a bitter cocktail of factors, including the macroeconomic environment impacting consumer sentiment, tough trading conditions, inflated input costs, and
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