JB Hi-Fi expects another year of shrinking NZ sales as turnaround programme continues

JB Hi-Fi expects another year of shrinking NZ sales as turnaround programme continues
Paul McBeth
By Paul McBeth Aug. 13 (BusinessDesk) - JB Hi-Fi expects to see another year of declining revenues on this side of the Tasman as the ASX-listed discount consumer electronics retailer attempts to drive profitability in its New Zealand unit.  The local division of the Melbourne-based company widened its loss before interest and tax to $2.9 million in the 12 months ended June 30 from an ebit-loss $2.7 million a year earlier. Not only did margins shrink, but revenue dipped 1.1 percent to $231.5 million with the closure of one store and exit f...