Super retail (ASX:SUL) posts positive first quarter

22/10/2019 11:40:00

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Super retail group (ASX:SUL) has posted a positive result in the first quarter of the 2020 financial year the Group has delivered total sales growth of 4.2 per cent and like for like sales growth of 3.2 per cent. 

The company says it has made a solid start to the year. While retail consumer sentiment remains mixed, the group has delivered strong sales growth and like for like sales growth across its three largest brands.

In response to more cautious consumers the company has activated a higher level of promotional activity activity across the business which has successfully generated top line growth but adversely impacted margin.

The Group says its first half result will be highly dependent on the Christmas trading period.

Shares in Super Retail (ASX:SUL) are trading 5.96 per cent lower at $8.99.