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Analysis: a perfect retail storm is brewing

Inside Retail

Inflationary pressure on consumer discretionary spending, supply chain disruptions and elevated inventory levels, which tie up a retailers’ net working capital, are set to create the perfect storm for retailers that do not have a strategy in place to ensure they are well positioned for the choppy market conditions ahead.

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Solid Christmas trading failed to offset slow summer start for Best & Less

Inside Retail

Poor consumer demand and falling foot traffic dented Best & Less Group’s first-half profits. However, tax-paid profit for the half fell 31.8 If optimal trading conditions persist, the company expects to deliver a second-half pro forma net profit after tax of between $18 million and $20 million. per cent to $13.7

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R.M. Williams crafts quality and service from people and tech

Inside Retail

Creating a place for the consumer to belong The Sydney flagship, located at 243 George Street, is a fusion of the brand’s history and futuristic technology, all designed to give the customer the best experience possible. Also the company returned to a net profit, of A$36.8 million net loss in the prior corresponding period.