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Briscoe Group's first half profit rises five percent
The homewares and sporting goods retailer, Briscoe Group's first half profit rose nearly 5% as it coped with a squeeze on margins and increased competition. Audio
Briscoe Group sales impacted by warm weather, Lions rugby tour
The homewares and sporting goods retailer, Briscoe Group, says first half sales have gained despite a late start to winter and the impact of the Lions rugby tour on retail sales. Audio
Briscoe Group sales up 5, expects 25% rise in FY net profit
The homewares and sporting goods retailer, Briscoe Group's full year sales are up more than 5 percent, with net profit expected to be up about a quarter on the year earlier. Audio
Briscoe's 3rd qtr sales rise 8%
The homewares and sporting goods retailer, Briscoe Group, third quarter sales are up more than 8 percent though the profit margin is flat. Audio
Briscoes sees retail sector going through a challenging period
The main listed retail stocks report their earnings this week and their results are expected to show a raft of challenges from cautious consumers, tough competition and seasonal factors such as the… Audio
Briscoe Group 1st half profit rises by a third
The sporting goods and homeware retailer, Briscoe Group, has reported a 33 percent jump in net profit on rising sales and market share. Audio
Briscoe Group sees 1st half profit up, sales strong
The sporting goods and homewares retailer, Briscoe Group, hit a record high yesterday after it said its first-half net profit is expected to be at least a third better than the year earlier, driven by… Audio
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
Briscoe Group sees 1st quarter sales rise 11 percent
The sporting goods and homewares retailer, Briscoe Group, says its first quarter sales are off to a strong start. Audio
Briscoe Group sees tougher retail conditions ahead
The sporting goods and homeware retailer, Briscoe Group, says a weak currency is a bigger risk to the company's fortunes than international competitors. Audio
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
Final days for Kathmandu takeover bid
Briscoe Group is still trumpeting the virtues of its takeover offer for Kathmandu, despite having received few takers.
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 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
Potentially significant oil find off the Canterbury Coast
The oil and gas explorer, New Zealand Oil and Gas, is flagging a potentially significant oil find off the Canterbury Coast. Audio