Group turnover rose 6.1%, driven by food sales up 11% (7.7% like for like) and South Africa delivering 9.4% growth, offset by a 5.4% decline at Country Road Group ( 6.8% like for like) after its restructuring. HEPS is expected to fall 22 to 27% to between 257c and 275c (vs FY24 352c) due to weaker CRG earnings and a R917 m impairment. Online sales remained strong, with food online sales up 32.9% and fashion online sales up 22.8%, supported by higher footfall and basket size.
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