Strong food sales boost Woolworths & Motus powers ahead with 19% earnings growth
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Stephen Grootes interviews Woolworths Group CEO Sam Ngumeni about the retailer's strong financial performance and growth in food sales.
Stephen Grootes speaks to Woolworths Group CEO Sam Ngumeni about the retailer’s full-year results, which showed sales growth across all business segments, continued strength in its Food division, improved cash generation, and a total dividend payout of R1.9 billion despite a challenging consumer environment. out the group’s 19% increase in earnings, a 29% rise in total dividends, strong growth in South Africa, and the strategic drivers behind its robust financial performance for the year ended 30 June 2026. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702…
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