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Myer expects lower sales, net profit amid challenging trading conditions

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Department store chain Myer expects fiscal first-half sales and net profit to decline year over year amid a challenging trading environment. “Like many retailers, we have had to contend with inflationary pressures and greater promotional cadence, which has an impact on profits.”

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Woolworths books higher net profit, sales in first half

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Solid results in the Australian food and B2B business segments drive an increase in first-half sales and net profit for Woolworths Group. The supermarket group’s net profit rose 2.5 While Big W sales fell 6 per cent, Woolworths said it is optimistic to see the department store improve in the fourth quarter.

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Myer’s profit declines amid store closures, underperformance of some brands

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Myer saw a decline in net profit in the last fiscal year due to the underperformance of Sass&Bide, Marcs, and David Lawrence, inflationary pressures, and store closures. The department store chain’s net profit fell 26 per cent to $52.6 million as sales dipped 2.9 per cent to $3.27

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Three brands blamed for Myer’s projected profit decline

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Myer has flagged a drop in profit for this fiscal year, largely due to underperformance at its three specialty brands amid macroeconomic challenges. The department store chain expects net profit after tax of between $50 million and $54 million for FY24, compared to $71.1 million in the prior year.

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Myer sees elevated annual sales, but is cautious amid economic headwinds

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Department store chain Myer delivered its highest full-year sales since 2005 this year but remains cautious as consumer spending declines due to unfavourable economic conditions. per cent of total sales – and a 10 per cent increase in productivity gains at physical stores. . ” Net profit rose 18.2

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Myer bounces back to profitability, names new chair

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Department store Myer has enjoyed the fruits of a rebounding retail environment in FY21, with total sales up 5.5 billion – 20 per cent of which were made online – leading to a statutory net profit figure of $46.4 Myer’s profit is a strong improvement on the $172.4 per cent to $2.65

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Lew hits back at hints of capital raising at Myer

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The fight for board control of department store Myer will be decided in the next few months, with the firm’s AGM likely to run in late October, but Solomon Lew’s major stake in the business could well be diluted by the time to vote. Department store sales up this year. million, up 5.5 per cent to $539 million.