Woolworths has released annual results for FY19 with sales from continuing operations up 3.4% to AU$59,984m, but EBIT including significant items from continuing operations down 9.6% to AU$2,353m. Australian food sales up 3.3% to AU$39,586m Sales grew 3.1% on a LFL basis, while EBIT was up 3.8% to AU$1,857m. Sales growth was driven by a 1.8% growth in transactions and an increase in items p...

Woolworths has partnered with Takeoff Technologies to test its automated micro fulfillment technology in three locations. Test to start in the next 12 months before potential further roll out The implementation of the automated sites will take place within the next 12 months, with Woolworths hoping that the trial will help it both meet the growing demand for online grocery orders, but also ...

Woolworths in Australia has started building a new AU$135m fresh food distribution centre in Melbourne. New fresh food hub for Victoria The retailer has a 15 year lease on the new 57,000 sq m facility that will be located next to its meat supplier, Hilton Meat's distribution centre, in Truganina, west Melbourne. The new facility, due for completion towards the end of 2020, will replace the ...