Woolworths posts $1.14bn profit in cost-of-living crisis - but CEO says it’s not thanks to rising shelf prices

CEO claims more customers buying more led to $175m surge in net profit as Ooshies craze boosts sales Woolworths has reported a $175m surge in net profit to $1.14bn, with profit margins rising and the Ooshies toys promotion boosting sales. The company’s market value surged $2bn and briefly exceeded $50bn, its highest value since 2021, as investors bought in after it reported annual results on Wednesday. Continue reading...