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Pumpkin Patch receivers close stores
Childrenswear retailer's Aussie operations under review as stores begin to close.
Oct 30, 2016

Michael Hill’s first quarter sales growth
Jewellery retailer delivers sales growth as it gears up for Christmas.
Oct 10, 2016

Godfreys pleads guilty over warranty failures
Vacuum retailer in trouble across the Tasman over extended warranty agreements.
Sep 2, 2016

Michael Hill’s profits fall after taxes hit
Tax adjustments hit jewellery retailer's coffers.
Aug 23, 2016


Briscoe offer for Kathmandu lapses
Takeover bid expires after attracting a paltry 2.27 per cent of acceptances.
Sep 18, 2015

Briscoe Group lifts profit
Company lifts first-half profit as it picks up just 2.3 per cent of Kathmandu shares.
Sep 14, 2015

Pumpkin Patch expects fall in earnings
Ailing children's retailer expects next year's earnings to be significantly lower as woes continue.
Jul 2, 2015

Kathmandu responds to takeover bid
Kathmandu appoints adviser following takeover offer from Briscoe Group.
Jul 1, 2015

The Mill bottleshops put up for sale
Decision comes as NZ based retailer focuses on other business portfolios.
Jun 26, 2015

NZ Post mulls sale of Australian unit
New Zealand Post considering sale of Australian mail and record management outsourcing unit.
Jun 15, 2015


SLI to hit shortfall
Online retail search engine developer says revenue in second half of financial year will be less than expected.
Apr 27, 2015

Australia drags on Michael Hill
Falling sales in jewellery chain's largest market put pressure on full year profits.
Apr 9, 2015

Pumpkin Patch hangs out sale sign
Struggling childrenswear brand seeking acquisition proposals.
Mar 19, 2015

PayPal stops processing Mega payments
NetNames claims Mega service not legitimate or legally compliant.
Mar 1, 2015

Jeanswest caught over copyright
Denim chain ordered to pay up over copyright infringement of fellow retailer.
Feb 17, 2015

Briscoe Group lifts sales
A boost in revenue from Rebel Sports lifts fourth quarter sales for Briscoe Group.
Jan 28, 2015

Hallenstein profits rise
Auckland-based retailer reports sales increase following robust Christmas trading.
Jan 18, 2015

Briscoe silent on Pumpkin Patch
Briscoe head refuses comment on speculation he may take control of struggling children's clothing retailer.
Jan 15, 2015