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Oliver’s Real Food reports a strong October 2025 trading update, showing solid same-store sales growth and significant expense reductions that have driven improved profitability.

Woolworths Group reported a 2.7% increase in first quarter sales to $18.5 billion, driven by robust growth in eCommerce and improved customer satisfaction metrics. The retailer remains cautiously optimistic as it prepares for the key festive trading period.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises has updated its dividend announcement to include a DRP price of AUD 14.26 with a 1% discount, alongside an unfranked dividend of AUD 0.215 per share for the half-year ending June 2025.

Biome Australia has secured key distribution partnerships with Mecca and Go Vita, launching its Activated Probiotics range into premium beauty and health food channels across Australia.

Woolworths Group reported a 3.6% normalised sales increase to $69.1 billion for FY25, yet earnings before interest and tax fell 12.6%, weighed down by Australian Food and BIG W segments. The group plans a turnaround in FY26 amid ongoing cost pressures and strategic shifts.

Woolworths Group posted a modest 1.7% revenue increase to $69.1 billion for the 52 weeks ending June 2025, while earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) fell 12.6%, weighed down by challenges in its Australian Food and BIG W segments.

Retail Food Group reported an 8.5% revenue increase for FY25 but posted a significant net loss of A$14.9 million, weighed down by transformation and strategic reset costs.

Collins Foods Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.15 per share and revealing the Dividend Reinvestment Plan price at AUD 8.92 per share.

Biome Australia Limited has reported a 69% increase in international sales revenue for FY25, reaching $1.5 million, driven by new strategic distribution agreements across Ireland, New Zealand, and Canada.

Nuchev Limited has entered an exclusive sales agency agreement with Brauer Natural Medicines and H&S Brand Corporation, expanding its footprint in Australia's natural and complementary medicines sector. The deal covers key brands including Brauer, Skin Physics, and Rapid Loss, with potential for broader ANZ distribution.

Woolworths Group reported a 3.2% rise in total sales to $17.3 billion for Q3 FY2025, driven by strong growth in Australian Food, B2B, and New Zealand segments, alongside a 15.7% surge in eCommerce. However, BIG W’s sales decline and profit outlook challenges temper the overall performance.

Stockland’s 3Q25 update highlights steady progress on its Waterloo Renewal Project and solid sales in masterplanned communities, supporting maintained FY25 earnings guidance.