Massmart Holdings Limited provided sales update for the year to 31 December 2017. For the 53 weeks to 31 December 2017 Massmart's total sales increased to ZAR 93.7 billion, representing 2.7% growth compared to the 52 weeks to 25 December 2016. Total sales for the 2017 52-week period of ZAR 92.1 billion represents growth of 1.0%, with comparable store sales declining by 0.8%. Product inflation is estimated at 2.0%.