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Super Retail Group takes heart as sales rebound after bushfires

Sue Mitchell
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Key Points

  • Revenue ($m) $1443.5, up 2.9%
  • Pre-tax profit ($m) 82.2, down 6.6%
  • Net profit ($m) 57.4, down 19.9%
  • Interim dividend (¢) 21.5, flat 0.0%
  • Date dividend payable April 12

Sales have rebounded at Super Retail Group's Supercheap Auto, Rebel and Macpac stores after disruption from the bushfires, but the retailer faces another potential threat this year from the coronavirus.

The auto accessories, sporting goods and outdoor retailer imports large amounts of stock from China and its Rebel and Macpac brands currently source from two factories in Wuhan, the epicentre of the virus.

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Sue Mitchell writes the fortnightly Window Shopping column for the Financial Review and has covered retailing for over 30 years. Connect with Sue on Twitter. Email Sue at smitchell2045@gmail.com

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