Ein Glück sind wir mit diesem Bereich endlich durch. Interessant ist auch, dass noch weitere Verkäufe (Plural) anstehen. Dabei handelt es sich vermutlich um den australischen Zweig. Was würde sonst noch Sinn machen?
Unten ist ein Auszug aus der 2018er Bilanz
UK
In a challenging UK furniture retail market,
euro-reported revenue in the UK household
goods division decreased by 11% for the
Reporting Period to €631 million (FY17:
€711 million). Constant currency revenue
decreased by 10%, while like-for-like revenue
declined by 5%.
In addition to the difficult market conditions,
the Steinhoff events were publicised during
the household goods division’s peak trading
period, and this was actively exploited by
competitors. This had a negative impact on
customer confidence in our brands.
Although Bensons reported a decline in
revenue, this was only down marginally on a
like-for-like basis. The loss-making furniture
business, Harveys, also reported a decline in
trade. The summer of 2018 was the hottest
in the UK since 1976 and this, combined with
England’s successful performance during
the FIFA World Cup, resulted in a substantial
reduction in store footfall during the summer
months.
During the Reporting Period, Bensons
managed to maintain margin, in-store
customer conversion and online sales. In
addition, it continued its store rationalisation
programme, reducing its portfolio from
267 stores to a total of 252.
Harveys management has implemented
a turnaround plan, with the key initiatives
including:
• appointment of a new senior leadership
team to support the successful delivery
of the business plan;
• a new marketing and brand messaging
campaign;
• a targeted uplift in conversion rates (sales
orders per customer visit); and
a focus on efficiencies and cost savings. |
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