However, the market has been warned against pre-Christmas trading assumptions.
UPDATE: Profit warning hits shares and listed bonds after big customer cuts infant formula demand.
ForBar estimated an expansion into fresh/frozen would require up to $1 million per store across the 88 Red Shed stores.
The option was taken off the table by directors, despite high debt levels.
Milk processor says it may need to revisit profit guidance issued last month.
Analyst says plans for $45m Bevilles buy will be tough during a likely challenging consumer climate.
Repertoire Partners LP converted swaps it held into company shares.
Bevilles valued at $45 million in deal.
Outgoing chair says potential float of funds management arm something for future boards to consider.
Piping installed in thousands of Western Australian homes is implicated in leaks causing damage.