WOOLWORTHS HOLDINGS LIMITED - TRADING STATEMENT

WOOLWORTHS HOLDINGS LIMITED - TRADING STATEMENT                                 
Woolworths operating group increased sales by 22,8% in the 53 weeks to June 2002
compared to a 52 week period last year.  The impact of the additional week was  
approximately 2,3%.  On a comparable store basis to last year sales increased by
15.5%.                                                                          
Textiles sales for the 53 weeks increased by 17.7% against last year and by     
12.2% on a comparable stores basis.   Food sales for the 53 weeks increased by  
28.7% against last year and by 18.7% on a comparable stores basis.  All         
comparisons reflect the impact of the policy to convert a number of our smaller 
corporate stores to franchise stores.                                           
The improved sales results and the market share gained in both Textiles and     
Foods reflect our efforts to provide a difference by continuously offering      
better quality, innovative goods with improved availability and more convenient 
shopping locations.  The uplift in clothing sales gives us some confidence that 
we are starting to provide beautiful modern and classic clothing at exceptional 
value on a more consistent basis.  Consumer spending remained positive          
throughout the period.                                                          
The clothing retail environment in Australia remains extremely competitive and  
the company`s Australian subsidiary, Country Road, is expected to make a small  
profit.  Their exit from the USA is complete and no further charges have had to 
be incurred from this exercise.                                                 
Woolworths Holdings annual results for the year ended June 2002 are scheduled to
be announced on 22 August 2002.                                                 
Contact:  Simon N Susman      Contact Number:  (021) 407-2700                   
          Norman W Thomson    Contact Number:  (021) 407-3337                   
Date: 09/07/2002 01:39:07 PM Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za                     
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