TRADING UPDATE FOR THE 52 WEEKS ENDED 30 JUNE 2009 AND TRADING STATEMENT

The Group's total sales for the 52 week period ended June 2009 (compared with the 52 week period of last year) showed a growth of 7.2%, with a comparable sales growth of 0.4%. Comparing this year's 52 week period to last year's reported period of 53 weeks, group total sales grew by 5.5%. Sales in the second half are in line with that experienced in the first half.
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TRADING UPDATE FOR THE 26 WEEKS TO DECEMBER 2008 AND TRADING STATEMENT

The middle and upper income consumer primarily served by Woolworths SA is being severely impacted by the current economic conditions and is trading down. To assist our customers, Woolworths has introduced more competitive opening prices in both foods and clothing. Tighter control of costs and inventory has assisted in reaching the profitability levels attained.
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TRADING UPDATE FOR THE 53 WEEKS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

Trading conditions in the second half have deteriorated substantially with a further decline in consumer spending as a result of additional interest rate hikes and increases in fuel and food prices. Middle and upper middle income consumers have felt the pinch of the current economic conditions particularly strongly. This is the heartland of the Woolworths customer. We have accordingly adjusted our opening price point offer and given our continuing insistence on quality, our range now is extremely competitive.
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