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Duke hits back at Kathmandu takeover rejection
Briscoe Group managing director Rod Duke defends his failed Kathmandu takeover offer saying it "fully reflects the value".
Kathmandu 'high on rhetoric' - Duke
Kathmandu today rejected a takeover offer from Briscoe's Rod Duke.
Briscoe profits up, as Kathmandu takeover looms
Briscoes says first-half profit rose at least 8.1 per cent, outpacing sales growth in the period, as the company continued to fatten its margins.
Briscoe ready to go on takeover
Briscoe Group's takeover push for outdoor equipment and clothing retailer Kathmandu is gaining momentum.
Kathmandu boss eyes expansion
Kathmandu's new chief executive, French born Xavier Simonet, is already eyeing up global growth for the outdoor clothing and equipment retailer despite its current market struggles.
Kathmandu boss resolute
Kathmandu's new boss, Xavier Simonet, is not letting a takeover offer distract him as he works to turn around the embattled adventurewear chain.
Bella Katz: Could Briscoe inject Kiwi hunger into lacklustre Aussie retail?
If I was a Kathmandu shareholder I'd feel chuffed about the Briscoe bid, writes Bella Katz.
'I'm not throwing cash at them'
He's the great salesman, but can Briscoe Group's Rod Duke sell his bid to buy Kathmandu? Holly Ryan reports.
Stock Takes: Kathmandu price push likely
The dual-listed outdoor apparel retailer has hired Goldman Sachs as its adviser and there will almost certainly be push-back on the pricing of the deal.
Kathmandu hires Goldman on takeover
Briscoe Group launched its full takeover of Kathmandu, offering 89.7 million of its own shares and $32.3 million cash for the 80.1 percent of the outdoor equipment and clothing chain it doesn't already own.
Briscoes in Kathmandu takeover
If successful the takeover would give Briscoe Group access to the Australian market, where Kathmandu already has 100 stores.
Briscoe increases 1Q sales by 4.3pc
Briscoe Group's sales across its homeware and sporting goods retail chains rose 4.3 per cent to $119.8 million in the first quarter.
GST on online shopping welcomed
A leading retailer has welcomed moves towards charging GST on online purchases from overseas.
Briscoe eyes loyalty programme
Briscoe Group, which operates the Briscoes, Rebel Sports, and Living & Giving stores, may introduce a customer loyalty programme to stoke growth in online sales.
Duke upbeat on Briscoes' 2013 result
While retail has been struggling, Briscoe Group has been bucking the trend, with the group expected to "easily exceed" its 2013 annual profit of....
Brian Gaynor: Briscoe and Refining NZ, a tale of two AGMs
Two annual meetings on Thursday highlighted the contrasting fortunes of Briscoe and Refining NZ.
Online retail beckons for Briscoe
Briscoe Group may use its expanding cash pile to invest in or acquire online retail businesses, managing director Rod Duke says.
Briscoes profits up 9pc on strong Xmas
Briscoe Group says annual profit climbed at least 9 per cent after a good Christmas sales period.

























