COVID Closures Hit Michael Hill, But Digital Sales and Net Profit Jump
August 24, 21
(IDEX Online) - Australian jewelry chain Michael Hill has been hit by the repeated closedowns in Australia and New Zealand, but saw a large rise in online sales and net profit, the company reported in its fiscal year 2021 results.
The group lost 10,447 store trading days in FY21: with 3,458 days lost in Australia, 6,525 days lost in Canada, and 464 days lost in New Zealand.
Net profit after tax soared to $45.3 million from $3.1 million in FY20.
Total store sales were down 2%, with an estimated impact on earnings before interest and taxation of $5 million.
However, digital sales jumped 53% to $35 million with a reported 18.6 million users.
The jeweler also reported revenue growth in all markets, with gross profit up $50.7 million.
Group same store sales grew 8.6% overall, with a 13% rise in Australia, 7.1% in New Zealand and 6.8% in Canada.
Revenue rose by 17% in Australia, by 19% in NZ and was up 7% in Canada.