Online retailer Harris Technology (ASX: HT8) has seen a significant improvement in earnings after repositioning its business strategy to counter the adverse effects of declining discretionary spending. The Company’s strategic shift, aimed at navigating a difficult economic climate where Australian households have pulled back on spending, has helped boost margins and earnings despite a reduction
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Kogan.com (ASX: KGN), an Australia e-commerce platform previously welded in losses due to excessive inventory stockpiling, has made a return to profitability for FY24 after pivoting their business towards a more marketplace-centric model. Kogan.com’s revenue declined by 6.1%, reaching $459.7 million compared to $489.2 million in FY23, but this was no concern to the retailer
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Luxury furniture retailer Nick Scali (ASX: NCK) has faced a challenging year, marked by declining revenue but is making strikes in its expansion efforts in its bid to strengthen their position in the high-end furniture market. The Company made strides post-acquisition of Fabb Furniture, particularly in its UK growth strategy. Rodney Orrock, formerly the CEO
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Myer Holdings (ASX: MYR) a long-established name in the retail industry, is navigating the stormy seas of a challenging market with docility. As consumers tighten their belts and inflationary pressures mount, Myer’s latest trading update addresses both the hurdles faced and the Company’s keen measures to secure a stable future. In June 2024, Myer made
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Plus-size clothing specialists City Chic Collective (ASX: CCX) has completed its departure from the US market having settled its divestment of its Avenue business to FullBeauty Brands, ending a troublesome period where marketing tailwinds were curbed by the pandemic and rise of online shopping. This strategic divestment is part of a business restructure by City
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Australia sees about 300,000 births every year, creating a fertile ground for businesses like Baby Bunting (ASX: BBN) to thrive, but that hasn’t been the case in recent months as sales have reflected a big pullback in spending amid cost-of-living pressures on young families and online competition from the likes of Temu and Shein. From
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