Cavalier boosts first-half profit on benefits from restructuring – The National Business Review

(BusinessDesk) – Carpet maker Cavalier Corp [NZX:CAV] reported an improved first-half net profit on better margins, after restructuring the business to reduce costs and introduce a more efficient manufacturing system. Net profit rose to $1 million, or 1.5 cents per share, in the six months ended Dec. 31, from $31,000 in the prior period. Revenue fell to $75.3 million from…

“AUSTRALIA’S LAST” CAR MANUFACTURER ENTERS ADMINISTRATION – Industry Update

Tomcar Australia, subject of a round of 2017 articles that labeled it as “Australia’s last automotive manufacturer”, has gone into voluntary administration.  Citing hostile investors and increasing costs of business, admistrators confirmed the turnover for Tomcar in the 2016-17 financial year was $4.65 million, despite previous reports that the companys turnover was just under $10 million.…

McGrath shares halted pending announcement after $25.5m loss – The Sydney Morning Herald

Embattled real estate agency McGrath will release a statement by Monday addressing recent media speculation about incoming executive chairman and founder John McGrath. The company requested a trading halt on Thursday morning, after delaying a conference call with media and analysts to discuss its half-year results. Real estate identity John McGrath has been in the…

Walmart is cutting management roles at some stores – Business Insider

Walmart is cutting some department manager positions at lower volume stores. Many of the workers impacted by the cuts will be placed in other jobs at Walmart, including other management positions, Walmart said Walmart said last month it was removing 3,500 salaried co-managers and adding 1,700 lower-paid assistant store managers. Walmart also announced in January…