KMD Brands, parent of Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz, has posted a $20 million half-year loss despite growing sales year-on-year, a result the company puts down to struggling consumer confidence and wholesale channels.

However, the company believes the momentum is building, with Kathmandu’s sales continuing to improve despite the downturn.

Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further.

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KMD Brands, parent of Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz, has posted a $20 million half-year loss despite growing sales year-on-year, a result the company puts down to struggling consumer confidence and wholesale channels.
However, the company believes the momentum is building, with Kathmandu’s sales continuing to improve despite the downturn.
Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further.
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Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.

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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on KMD Brands posting a half-year net loss

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Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to chair an emergency meeting on the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran war.

The conflict has entered its fourth week, and concerns have been raised over the economic impacts - especially with living costs going up for households. 

UK correspondent Kay Oliver says petrol costs keep going up, and it's getting 'scary'.

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Over in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to chair an emergency meeting on the economic fallout from the ongoing Iran war.
The conflict has entered its fourth week, and concerns have been raised over the economic impacts - especially with living costs going up for households.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Kay Oliver says petrol costs keep going up, and it's getting 'scary'.
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Kay Oliver: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer calling an emergency meeting on economy

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Reports indicate more overseas visitors are cancelling trips to New Zealand, generating more concerns about the nation's economic recovery. 

A new survey shows that 77 percent of tourism operators have seen more cancellations over the last month. 

Tourism Export Council CEO Lynda Keene says she's not too concerned just yet, despite the ongoing international crisis impacting air travel. 

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Reports indicate more overseas visitors are cancelling trips to New Zealand, generating more concerns about the nation's economic recovery.&nbsp;
A new survey shows that 77 percent of tourism operators have seen more cancellations over the last month.&nbsp;
Tourism Export Council CEO Lynda Keene says she's not too concerned just yet, despite the ongoing international crisis impacting air travel.&nbsp;
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Lynda Keene: Tourism Export Council CEO on the rise in overseas visitors cancelling New Zealand trips

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Oil prices have risen as the fall out continues from the ongoing Middle East crisis.

Brent Crude oil rose about US$1 to be just above US$113 a barrel in early Asia trade.

Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.

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Oil prices have risen as the fall out continues from the ongoing Middle East crisis.
Brent Crude oil rose about US$1 to be just above US$113 a barrel in early Asia trade.
Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on oil prices rising as a result of the Middle East conflict

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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on KMD Brands posting a half-year net loss

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