Despite concerns about the rising interest rates and cost of living, that somehow hasn’t stopped Australians buying jewellery as Michael Hill International (ASX: MHJ) has bucked the retail sector trend with rising revenue and stronger margins. The June quarter was expected to be the one hardest hit for retailers with consumer confidence at its lowest
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It’s not uncommon for shareholders to disagree with the boards that are supposed to represent their interests. Directors are privy to a lot of inside information that isn’t available to the public. They make decisions that can’t be divulged, sometimes forever. They balance risks against potential gains in initiatives that don’t always produce the desired
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With ‘Rapid Antigen Test’ having only taken several days to likely be one of the most commonly used words of 2022, everyone is looking for them but demand is monumentally outweighing supply. With their surge in use, it may only be a matter of time until Australian regulators fast-track approval of more RAT manufacturers with
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Despite the enduring pandemic, lockdowns, restrictions and all the other crap that COVID has rained down upon us (I’m a VERY annoyed Melbournian this morning), retail has, for the most part, surprisingly stayed afloat, even thriving in some areas. One of those areas is jewelry. Yep, diamonds remain a girl’s best friend, even when in
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The world could soon have a shortage of disposable gloves with rising COVID cases in Malaysia prompting mass lockdowns, including the halting of operations for manufacturer VIP Gloves (ASX: VIP) which has been one of the biggest beneficiaries from the pandemic. The operational update comes as initial lockdowns in Selangor first introduced on July 3
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