Briscoe's Rod Duke intends to steal competitors' lunch

Briscoe's Rod Duke intends to steal competitors' lunch
Briscoe's managing director Rod Duke says the retail sector faces headwinds but he will remain focussed on costs. (Image: Getty)
Ian Llewellyn
The outlook for Briscoe Group was buoyant but may require "stealing some competitors' lunch" as shoppers become reluctant to open their wallets, said the shopping chain's managing director, Rod Duke.Speaking on a Sharesies’ Shared Lunch webcast on Thursday, Duke said there was no doubt the retail sector was facing numerous headwinds, such as supply chain disruptions and higher costs.Households also “felt the cost of living weighing on them”. The suburbs were not feeling as secure as they had done in the past,...

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