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How is Briscoes always having a sale?
The catch phrase is “Briscoes, you’ll never buy better”, but is that because everything is almost always on sale?

How the ‘Briscoes Bloke’ Rod Duke is making millions - even in a recession
He owns over 75 percent of a company that posted record half year sales of $372 million in the middle of an economic downturn that's clobbered the retail industry.

Thieves take brass altar pieces from Briscoes lady's church
Theives have cleaned out a small Canterbury church taking its brass alter pieces and other precious religious items that are likely to be melted down.

Briscoes lady immortalised as man behind Patrick Gower tattoo strikes again
By Whakatane Beacon We all know and love Tammy Wells, aka the "Briscoes lady". For over three decades, she has been a prominent force on New Zealand television screens but there are not many people who would dare to immortalise...

Briscoes Group forecasts its net profit to jump by 20% to $87m
Briscoe Group shares rose after the homeware and sporting goods retailer said it expects to beat net profit guidance for the full year.The company said in a fourth-quarter release that it now expects full-year net profit of $87...

'It won't be like any other Wednesday we've ever experienced' - Briscoes boss says as Auckland retailers reopen
Retailers across Tamaki Makaurau are opening their doors for the first time in almost 100 days.

Briscoes Group posts record half-year profit
The homeware and sports goods retailer has posted its result on the back of strong consumer demand and measures to protect its supply chain.

'Unprecedented' pandemic trends boost Briscoes forecast
Post-lockdown spending continues to lift retailer's profits.

Briscoes expecting strong net profit increase
The homewares and sport goods retailer Briscoe Group expects its first half net profit to be up by nearly two thirds on the year earlier, with strong sales across its brands.

How the 'Briscoes Bloke' Rod Duke is making millions - even in a recession
Briscoe Group is now valued at over $1 billion and Duke is one of New Zealand’s richest men.

Briscoes thinking about Kathmandu investment
Retailer Briscoe Group is thinking about the future of its investment in struggling outdoor goods business KMD Brands.

Briscoes Group first-half results tempered by higher costs, low consumer spending
Results showed margins under pressure as growth in sales from its main outlets slowed to crawl.

Briscoes Group aware of economic uncertainty despite announcing record profit
Managing director Rod Duke says it will be difficult for Briscoes to replicate its full year profit.

TVNZ-RNZ merger: Former NZ First MP in charge of planning, Barbara Dreaver and Briscoes director also on board
Nine people including corporate bosses and a former minister have been appointed to lead work in creating a new public broadcasting behemoth.Minister for Broadcasting and Media Kris Faafoi today announced who'd be on the establishment...

Retail group Briscoes forecasts record full year earnings and profit
The company, which has the Briscoes Homeware, Rebel Sport, and Living and Giving chains, is forecasting a full year profit of around $87 million, nearly 20 percent higher than last year's $73.2m.

Twelve new locations of interest in New Plymouth, including supermarkets and retail stores
A Pak'nSave, Briscoes, and Supervalue are among new locations, where people should self-monitor for Covid-19 symptoms if they were in store at a specific time.

Briscoes boss: Level 3 busier this year than last
Briscoe Group boss says Aucklanders have rushed back to the shops in level 3.

Briscoes and AFT Pharmaceuticals stockpiled inventory ahead of supply disruptions
Businesses on both ends of the supply chain are stockpiling in anticipation of ongoing global supply chain disruptions.