July 11 (Reuters) - Woolworths Holdings Ltd WHLJ.J :
* TRADING UPDATE: 53 WEEKS ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
* IN SOUTH AFRICA, AFTER A 2.0% DECLINE IN SALES IN HY, WOOLWORTHS FASHION, BEAUTY AND HOME SALES PERFORMANCE IMPROVED IN SECOND HALF
* RETAIL TRADING CONDITIONS IN AUSTRALIA REMAIN CHALLENGING
* IN SOUTH AFRICA, WOOLWORTHS FASHION, BEAUTY AND HOME SALES PERFORMANCE IMPROVED IN SECOND HALF, GROWING BY 5.5%
* GROUP TOTAL SALES GROWTH FOR 53 WEEKS WAS 5.9% VERSUS 3.9% FOR 52 WEEKS OF LAST YEAR