‘Robust, resilient and adaptable’: Briscoe tells shareholders not to sweat it

‘Robust, resilient and adaptable’: Briscoe tells shareholders not to sweat it
Rod Duke said protecting the company’s 633 basis points was of the utmost importance. (Image: Getty)
Ella Somers
Briscoe Group is confident that while it's a hard retail environment to crack, Briscoe has what it takes to charm consumers and get the goods – while filling up shareholders' pockets.The retail giant, which runs the Briscoe’s homewares chain and the Rebel Sport chain, assured shareholders at its annual meeting that the firm was planning to pull out all the stops.Chair Dame Rosanne Meo opened the meeting by telling shareholders that Briscoe’s business model – and just about every aspect of its operations – h...

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