Truworths International Limited - Trading statement for the 53 weeks to 30

Truworths International Limited - Trading statement for the 53 weeks to 30      
June 2002                                                                       
Truworths International Limited                                                 
TRADING STATEMENT FOR THE 53 WEEKS TO 30 JUNE 2002                              
Truworths International Limited ("Truworths") increased sales of merchandise    
in the 53 weeks to 30 June 2002 by 24,3% to R1 983 million from R1 595          
million in 2001.                                                                
Sales for a comparable 52-week period showed an improvement of 21,7% over       
2001. The like-for-like sales growth for 52 weeks, compared to 2001, was        
12,8%.                                                                          
Continued success in reading the fashion market accurately and further gains    
in market share underpinned the positive trend in sales since the interim       
results announcement in February. At that time sales growth of 17,6% to         
R967,9 million was announced.                                                   
For the 27 weeks to June 2002, sales grew by 31,5% compared to the 26 weeks     
to June 2001. Growth of 26,1% for a comparable 26 weeks was particularly        
pleasing as strong trading in the equivalent 2001 period had created a          
challenging base.                                                               
Truworths` annual results for the 53 weeks to 30 June 2002 are scheduled to     
be announced on 22 August 2002.                                                 
Date: 02/07/2002 05:01:20 PM Produced by the SENS Department