Truworths Reports Modest Profit Growth Amid Diverging Market Performance
Truworths International forecasts flat to 2% profit growth amid a 3.6% sales decline in its African market, offset by 6.4% growth in its UK division.
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Truworths International , a leading South African fashion retailer, has announced its half-year profit guidance, projecting flat to 2% growth in headline earnings per share (HEPS), expected to range between 489 and 499 cents. This guidance comes amidst a challenging retail environment, particularly in its core African market, where constrained consumer spending led to a 3.6% decline in sales.
Despite the downturn in its African operations, Truworths' UK-based Office shoe retailer subsidiary reported a robust 6.4% increase in sales, showcasing a significant divergence in regional performance. The company’s overall retail sales remained unchanged at 12.5 billion rand ($771.59 million), underscoring the contrasting fortunes between its domestic and international business units.
