Michael Hill's daughter ready to step up
From the age of 7, Emma Hill has been involved with the family jewellery business - now she's getting ready to take off her ''training wheels'' and step into her father's shoes.
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Hill kisses jewellery chain goodbye
The founder of the Michael Hill International jewellery business, Sir Michael Hill, is stepping down to make way for his daughter Emma Hill to succeed him as chair.
Michael Hill annual sales rise 3.4pc
A decline in Michael Hill's biggest market of Australia was outweighed by gains in New Zealand, Canada and the US.
Twelve Questions: Sir Michael Hill
Jewellery magnate Sir Michael Hill hosted this month’s NZ Golf Open at his private course in Queenstown before visiting Auckland on his superyacht VvS1 for the launch of The Bachelor.
Would-be thieves thwarted by legs
A pair of would-be jewellery thieves were hampered in their getaway last night, as one had a broken leg and the other a prosthetic leg.
Property investor leads stocks up
NZ shares rose yesterday, led by Goodman Property Trust, after the property investor said full-year net profit rose 72 per cent. Trade Me and Xero paced the gains while Ryman Healthcare fell ahead of reporting earnings today.
Brian Gaynor: Companies must lift earnings performance
The NZX will run out of steam unless companies, particularly the larger ones, can take advantage of the stronger economy, writes Brian Gaynor.
NZ stocks mixed on light volume
NZ shares were mixed yesterday as investors cast forward to next month's earnings season, and as regional markets mulled this week's Federal Reserve meeting.
Canadian stores shine in sales surge for Michael Hill
Jewellery chain Michael Hill International expects first-half earnings to rise after reporting a 10 per cent lift in sales over the period.
Michael Hill feels Australian pain
Michael Hill International has become the latest NZX-listed retailer to flag difficult trading conditions in Australia.
Stock Takes: Mad Butcher's listing details due soon
A prospectus for the Mad Butcher's back door listing is expected to be out next week...
Michael Hill shares nearing 4-year high
Shares in Michael Hill International are going up after the company lifted first-quarter revenue by 14 per cent.
Michael Hill profits up 5.8pc
Michael Hill International lifted annual profit as recovering sales in New Zealand, Canada and the US made up for shrinking sales in Australia.
Australia not such a lucky country for NZ firms
Weak earnings show Australia has not such a lucky country for NZ firms lately
Brian Gaynor: Changing the scores unfair to investors
Normalising profits to bury the bottom line shouldn't be the norm.