JB Hi-Fi continues New Zealand charge, aims for three more stores

JB Hi-Fi continues New Zealand charge, aims for three more stores
JB Hi-Fi had 14 stores in New Zealand five years ago. (Image: NZME)
Gregor Thompson
JB Hi-Fi is targeting three more stores in New Zealand by next July as sales picked up to start the financial year. The group reported full-year earnings for the period ending June 30 to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Monday.JB Hi-Fi said its footprint in NZ had grown to 23 stores by the end of the financial year, up from 19 at the same time last year.   The group also disclosed plans to add three more stores in the 2026 financial year. In Australia, the group aims to open four new stores in 2026, following the addit...

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