eCommerce Growth
eCommerce sales increased 20% for the half, with 88% of online orders fulfilled in less than 24 hours, driven by Same Day and On Demand services.
Digital and Loyalty Engagement
The Woolworths and Everyday Rewards apps saw a growth of 18% and 9% respectively in weekly active users, with the Everyday Rewards app maintaining its top ranking among retail loyalty apps.
New Zealand Food Performance
New Zealand Food sales increased 2.7% in New Zealand dollars, with a 15.2% increase in EBIT, showing positive momentum.
Cartology and Adjacency Businesses
Cartology, the retail media business, experienced a strong half with 15.3% revenue growth, contributing positively to earnings.
Sustainability Achievements
The group achieved a 12.5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions in H1, supported by a switch to renewable electricity.