Woolworths Q1 Sales Up 4.3%

Woolworths Ltd WOLWF reported a 4.3% rise in its first-quarter sales. Woolworths' quarterly total sales rose to 15.22 billion Australian dollars (US$ billion), from A$14.6 billion, in the year-ago period. Its sales from continuing operations climbed 4.7% to A$14.11 billion. Woolworths shares closed at $30.65 yesterday.