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Despite significant cost of living increases impacting retail, Briscoes have posted a strong second quarter result.
\\nSales for the second quarter rose 3.5 percent to almost $192 million with homeware and sporting goods the strongest performers.
\\nIt\'s boosted their first half sales after a less than ideal first quarter, with first half sales up 2.7 percent to almost $370 million.
\\nChief Financial Officer at Briscoes Geoff Scowcroft joined Mike Hosking.
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