May 28 (Reuters) - Metcash Ltd MTS.AX :
* CLARIFIES ON GUIDANCE FOR ITS SUPERMARKETS & CONVENIENCE PILLAR
* FY18 EARNINGS FOR SUPERMARKETS & CONVENIENCE IS EXPECTED TO BE IN LINE WITH PRIOR FINANCIAL YEAR
* SUPERMARKETS & CONVENIENCE TO SEE 1.2% DECLINE IN TOTAL SALES AND SUPERMARKETS A 3.6% DECLINE IN WHOLESALE SALES EXCLUDING TOBACCO IN FY18