April 20 (Reuters) - Wesfarmers Ltd WES.AX :
* Q3 total coles sales $8.97 billion versus $8.69 billion a year ago
* Qtrly food and liquor sales $7.52 billion versus $7.10 billion a year ago
* Higher clearance activity is also expected in the fourth quarter, with
further risk in relation to winter categories"
* Says target's results for the fourth quarter are expected to include the
effects of a number of initiatives
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