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

Inside Retail

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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Why Premier Investments is “well-placed” to meet economic pressures

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The group – which owns and operates brands including Dotti, Peter Alexander, Just Jeans, Smiggle, Portmans and Jacqui E, and features over 1,100 stores across six countries – saw net profit after tax rise by 6.5 These figures came amid the important ‘ back to school’ trading period, as kids returned to in-person learning.

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How Myer plans to reach $1 billion in online sales

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Myer’s online sales have more than doubled since John King took over running the department store in 2018, and the CEO believes they can double again to reach $1 billion in the not-too-distant future. CBD locations were particularly hard hit, with comparable store sales down 22.3 Statutory net profit after tax rose to $46.4

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Myer CEO John King reveals the reasons behind its record first half

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They include the refurbishment of its store network, the rollout of its national distribution centre , and the relaunch of Country Road Group in July this year. billion, while net profit after tax grew by 101.4 For the 26 weeks to 28 January 2023, Myer saw total sales growth of 24.2 per cent to almost $1.85

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Analysis: Decision time looms at DJs and Myer boardrooms

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The viability of the two iconic department store chains, Myer and David Jones, has been seriously analysed and debated since a merger proposal by Myer was revealed in 2014. The financial collapse of traditional US and UK department stores and the impact of the pandemic has increased industry scrutiny on Myer and David Jones.

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New board member and DJs update: Here are the key takeaways from Myer’s AGM

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per cent, with comparable store sales growth of 15 per cent. million, while its net profit rose by over 100 per cent compared to the last financial year, excluding JobKeeper support, to $60.2 We have a different set of information, to the information that’s become vulnerable in the market,” she said.