Briscoe Group
Briscoe Group makes strong 1st qtr sales despite challenges
The sporting goods and homewares retailer, Briscoe Group, says it's had strong first quarter sales, despite the impact of weak dairy prices, a lower exchange rate and warmer weather. Audio
Kathmandu back in the black
Outdoor clothing retailer Kathmandu is back in the black, and has reported a $9.4 million net profit.
Briscoe Group makes record profit
The sporting goods and homeware retailer, Briscoe Group, says it's made a record full-year profit on higher sales and improved margins, despite the impact of a weaker currency. Audio
Briscoes sees more challenging year ahead with fluctuating NZD
The sporting goods and homeware retailer, Briscoe Group, is expecting to make a record high profit for the year just ended, but the current year will be more challenging as currency fluctuations put… Audio
Briscoe expects record FY profit following strong 4 QTR sales
The sporting goods and homewares retailer, Briscoe Group, says strong holiday season sales are expected to help lift full year net profit up 18 percent to a record high. Audio
High US dollar expected to test retailers in the new year
Briscoe Group expects it will be a tough year ahead for retailers, as the high US dollar cuts into profit margins. Audio
Business briefs
Briscoe Group's bid to take over the outdoor goods company Kathmandu has failed with little interest from Kathmandu investors. Audio
Briscoe Group still optimistic on takever over for Kathamandu
The homeware and sports retailer Briscoe Group is still trumpeting the virtues of its takeover offer for Kathmandu even though it's received precious few takers for its offer, which looks set to fail.
…Briscoe Group first half net profit rises 11 percent
Briscoe Group's first half net profit rose 11 percent, which includes one time adjustments for last year's business interruption insurance and costs associated with its takeover bid for Kathmandu Audio
Briscoe Group stands firm on takeover bid for Kathmandu
Briscoe Group is standing firm on its takeover bid for Kathmandu Holdings. Audio
Kathmandu's acting chief steps down
Kathmandu's Mark Todd says his resignation has nothing to do with the current takeover bid from Briscoe Group.
Briscoe Group will meet with Kathmandu's shareholders again
Briscoe Group's major shareholder and managing director Rod Duke will meet with some of Kathmandu's key shareholders in Australia again this week, but he faces an uphill battle winning them over. Audio
Briscoe Group says strong winter sales will drive profit growth
Briscoe Group says it's more than happy with its recent earnings performance and the way it's proposed takeover offer for Kathmandu Holdings is proceeding. Audio
Briscoe Group says strong winter sales will drive profit growth
Briscoe Group is expecting its half year profit to rise by at least 8 percent to 20 million dollars, on the back of strong sales and improved margins. Audio
Briscoe Group expects takeover of Kathmandu to succeed
Briscoe Group expects its takeover offer for Kathmandu Holdings to be accepted, given the positive response it's already recieved. Audio
Analyst says Briscoes will have to raise takeover offer
An analyst says Briscoe Group will have to sweeten its takeover bid for Kathmandu to win over investors. Audio
Briscoe Group expects superior sharemarket presence
Rod Duke says his company's takeover of Kathmandu will create an Australasian retailing group with a superior sharemarket presence. Audio
Briscoe Group eyes Kathmandu
Analysts say Briscoe Group will get a toehold in Australia with its planned takeover of Kathmandu, but it's also expected to close stores to turn around the ailing adventure equipment and clothing… Audio
Briscoe Group's profit tracking ahead of last year
Briscoe Group says its profit is tracking ahead of last year after notching up a four percent lift in sales for the first quarter to the end of April. Audio
Briscoe Group says plenty of opportunities to expand in NZ
Briscoe Group's managing director says his company still has plenty of opportunities to expand in New Zealand. Audio