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On the EBIT formulate, GUD's other main lines of water products (pumps), automotive products and gage (locks) all posted healthy gains.
GUD's result, which overwhelm market forecasts, defies the consumer malaise that has pretentious most retailers.
"The first half was not as bad as we thought, but the second half was a bit of a strife," Campbell says. "The retail sector didn't better after Christmas."
Campbell points to "calm" current-year sales growth in patchy conditions.
GUD is pushing for advancement with its almost-completed acquisition of shelving maker Dexion. Shortcoming that, Junior MasterChef can be relied on to move a few blenders and beaters. Hang on a last.
Listed car dealers
CRITERION always thought his 1972 Datsun had greater inherent value than the $50 offered by a cheeky bargain tracker -- and years later he's been vindicated by the government's proposed mazuma change-for-clunkers scheme. Alas, his showcase of Japanese crummy and vinyl know-how has long been consigned to the auto bone-yard.
