date:Mar 06, 2014
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Hotel sales for the half year were $788 million, an increase of 3.8 per cent on the previous year. Comparable sales for the half year increased 2.1 per cent.
Woolworths said trading conditions were currently a challenge, especially in Bars and Gaming. Its Food offer remained a focus and the Group said it was seeing solid results as it concentrated on providing value meals in a family friendly setting.
Gross margin increased 46 bps on the prior half year, assisted by the Victorian gaming re