Truworths International's first 17-week retail sales fall 4.3%
- Truworths International retail sales fell 4.3% to R 6.5 billion in the 17 weeks ended October 25, 2026, of fiscal 2027.
- Truworths Africa sales declined 2.7% to R 4.1 billion amid pressure on consumer spending.
- Office UK sales rose 0.3% to £ 106.8 million; rand-denominated sales fell 6.9% as the rand strengthened against sterling.
- Lower promotional activity helped Truworths Africa maintain rand gross profit, while Office UK sterling gross profit increased approximately 2%.
- Group cash sales dropped 7.5%; broadly unchanged account sales represented 46% of retail sales, up from 44%.
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