date:Jul 31, 2013
half of the 2013 financial year, although the retail environment was tough due to consumer concerns about the state of the economy and low growth of disposable incomes.
The fourth-quarter result was pleasing given these challenging economic conditions were particularly evident as the quarter progressed, O'Brien said in a statement.
Woolworths shares fell 2.4 percent in early trade, compared with a 0.2 percent pull-back in the broader market.
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