Hallenstein Glasson FY profit falls 22% to lowest in 7 years as margins shrink

Hallenstein Glasson FY profit falls 22% to lowest in 7 years as margins shrink
Tina Morrison
By Tina Morrison Aug. 9 (BusinessDesk) - Hallenstein Glasson Holdings said annual profit fell 22 percent to its lowest level in seven years due to weaker margins at its clothing chains. Net profit fell to about $13.5 million in the 12 months ended Aug. 1, from $17.4 million a year earlier, the Auckland-based company said in a statement. That's the lowest profit since 2009 when the company earned $12.8 million. Sales edged up to $223.5 million from $221.5 million, it said. The clothing retailer, which operates the Hallenstein menswear b...