Woolworths South Africa’s online channels continued to grow robustly over the past six months, with digital sales making an increasing contribution to the retailer’s overall performance despite a constrained consumer environment. In a trading update for the 26 weeks ended 28 December 2025, Woolworths Holdings said revenue through Woolies Dash climbed by 23%, with online now accounting for 7.2% of Woolworths South Africa’s food sales. The good digital performance came as Woolworths South Africa delivered above-market turnover growth of 6.8%, driven primarily by food, which grew 7% for the period. Woolies Dash revenue climbed by 23%, with online accounting for 7.2% of Woolworths South Africa’s food salesGrowth in online food sales moderated slightly in the final seven weeks of the period, in line with easing price inflation, but Woolworths said digital demand remained resilient. At group level, Woolworths Holdings reported turnover and concession sales growth of 5.4%, or 6.1% on a constant currency basis, with positive sales growth across all business segments.