Woolworths sales on the up

 

Woolworths craigieburnWoolworths has sold more than $15.68 billion worth of goods during the three months to October 6, an increase of three per cent on the same time last year.

The figure includes sales from across the retail giant’s supermarkets, liquor stores, Big W, petrol stations, hotels and home improvement division.

Sales were up 6.4 per cent across the company’s Australian and Zealand supermarkets and petrol outlets, which collectively sold more than $13.8 billion worth of goods.

Meanwhile, Woolworth’s petrol division alone lifted sales 12.6 per cent during the quarter.

Sales from its home improvement division were up 28.2 per cent, thanks to the ongoing rollout of Masters stores.

But sales were down 3.6 per cent across Big W stores compared to a year ago.

AAP

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