Australian retailer Woolworths Group recorded a 4.7% year-on-year rise in group sales to A$19.35bn ($13.60bn) for the first quarter (Q1) ended 4 October 2026.
Australian Food revenue climbed 6.9% to A$14.84bn, matching the 6.9% gain recorded by Woolworths Food Retail.
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In New Zealand Food, sales increased 2.9% in local currency to NZ$2.25bn ($1.26bn), though this translated to a 6.4% fall in Australian dollar terms to A$1.85bn.
Australian B2B turnover expanded 4.4% to A$1.63bn.
Total group e-commerce sales advanced 16% to A$3.1bn.
Within the W Living segment, sales decreased 0.7% to A$1.38bn, driven by a 0.9% contraction at BIG W to A$1.12bn, whereas Petstock generated a 6.1% rise to A$253m.
Woolworths said that more than 1,000 items featured in its lower shelf price range throughout the quarter.
Average pricing, excluding tobacco, dropped by 0.7%, marking an 11th consecutive quarterly decline.
Physical network adjustments included the addition of two Woolworths supermarkets, one New Zealand Food outlet, and nine Mini Woolies sites, as well as the shutdown of one Woolworths Metro shop and 14 completed renewals or refurbishments.
Petstock established five net new retail premises and four franchise locations.
Across the entire group, 14 gross new openings—inclusive of acquisitions—resulted in 11 net new stores alongside 18 renewals or refurbishments.
Customer scores stayed strained amid escalating cost-of-living pressures.
For trading in October to date, the group noted that Australian Food sales growth tracked broadly in line with activity observed following the Ooshies campaign.
Woolworths Group CEO Amanda Bardwell said: “We are pleased with the start to the year in Australian Food with more customers choosing Woolworths first. Customers continue to respond to the progress we have made to improve value, enhance our range and provide more convenience.”
“Sales growth in the early part of the quarter benefitted from the successful Disney Ooshies collectibles campaign, but growth remained strong throughout the quarter.”
