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Kathmandu widens first quarter margins as sales drop; expects higher 1H profit

Kathmandu widens first quarter margins as sales drop; expects higher 1H profit

By Sophie Boot Nov. 21 (BusinessDesk) - Kathmandu Holdings, the outdoor equipment retailer set to hold its annual meeting on Friday, says its first-quarter earnings were up despite sales dipping as it widened margins by selling less sale stock. In the 16 weeks to Nov. 19, g...

Sophie Boot 21 Nov 2017
A2 Milk revenue, profit pushes higher in first four months of FY18

A2 Milk revenue, profit pushes higher in first four months of FY18

By Rebecca Howard Nov. 21 (BusinessDesk) - A2 Milk, which markets milk with a protein variant said to have health benefits, says both revenue and net profit jumped in the first four months of the current financial year as it continues to benefit from strong demand for its infa...

Rebecca Howard 20 Nov 2017
New York-listed Mohawk Industries to buy Australasian carpetmaker Godfrey Hirst for undisclosed amount

New York-listed Mohawk Industries to buy Australasian carpetmaker Godfrey Hirst for undisclosed amount

By Paul McBeth Nov. 21 (BusinessDesk) - Global flooring manufacturer Mohawk Industries has agreed to buy Australasian carpetmaker Godfrey Hirst, known domestically for acquiring failed rival Feltex more than a decade ago.  No price was disclosed in the transaction, which is...

Paul McBeth 20 Nov 2017