Adrian Lowe

The West Australian

Bankwest closes three Perth branches as patronage collapses

By: Adrian Lowe

Bankwest is closing several branches across Perth citing a decline in in-person transactions and increasing difficulty in keeping branches open.

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JB Hi-Fi expects to withstand lower consumer demand

By: Adrian Lowe

The electronics and whitegoods retailer has announced record sales and slightly lower profits as the impact of the pandemic-induced retail bump wears off.

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PM hits out at job cuts as corporate success marker

By: Adrian Lowe

Anthony Albanese has told business leaders the nation’s industry cannot succeed simply by cutting pay and conditions or replacing workers with technology.

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Collections record, strong demand push CSL earnings up

By: Adrian Lowe

The biotech giant reported demand for its blood products and a flu season bump, helping to push earnings to $4b.

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RBA’s ray of hope for homeowners on rate hikes.

By: Adrian Lowe

Inflation appears to be headed in the right direction, emboldening the Reserve Bank to keep rates on hold this month — and potentially for longer.

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How much more to take? Perth restaurants battle rising costs

By: Cheyanne Enciso, Adrian Lowe

Many hospitality operators have increased prices or are considering it as food and beverage price rises show little sign of abating significantly. Even the humble schnitty and pint at the pub isn’t exempt.

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Adairs takes a battering on earnings decline

By: Adrian Lowe

The homewares and linen retailer has taken a battering after warning of further impact from reduced foot traffic in shopping centres as the tougher consumer environment takes a toll.

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Breville shares surge on revenue jump, expansion plans

By: Adrian Lowe

Home appliances manufacturer Breville is undaunted by the confronting consumer environment, pushing ahead with plans to expand its offering into the US.

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Coles customers’ message to chief executive on value

By: Adrian Lowe

Supermarket giant reports minor profit bump to nearly $1.1b for the 2023 financial year despite strong sales growth.

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Coles battles spike in theft across the country

By: Adrian Lowe

Theft and major stock loss has emerged as a key issue for Coles to confront, adding to its cost pressures on top of wages, supplier inflation and a bigger payroll tax burden in some States.