Truworths Sees Small Profit Gain Thanks to UK Sales

Truworths International Posts Modest Earnings Rise in H1

South African clothing retailer Truworths International reported a modest uptick in earnings for the first half of the year.

• Headline earnings per share increased by 1.3 % to 495.4 cents, a reversal of the 4.6 % decline seen in the same period last year.
• The lift is largely attributed to strong sales in the United Kingdom, which helped offset weaker performance across African markets where fashion spending remains subdued.

Truworths highlighted that consumer demand in Britain is a key driver of growth, while noting that low spending on fashion in Africa keeps overall sales from accelerating.

Despite domestic challenges, the company is expanding internationally, focusing on new store openings and enhancing online sales to sustain its growth trajectory.

The modest profit jump signals that Truworths is adapting to shifting market dynamics, with its international strategy poised to become increasingly vital as local demand stays muted.