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endeavour group F22 First Quarter Trading Update Positive trading momentum continues in Retail in Q1 , focus for Q2 on reopening our hotels First Quarter Trading Update - 14 weeks from 28 June 2021 to 3 October 2021 Q1 F21 ( 14 WEEKS ) $ million Sales Retail Hotels Total Q1 F22 ( 14 WEEKS ) 2,654 282 2,936 2,658 313 2,971 CHANGE ( 0.2 % ) ( 9.9 % ) ( 1.2 % ) Endeavour Group Managing Director and CEO , Steve Donohue , said “ COVID - 19 continued to impact our trading environment during Q1 F22 . While Retail trading momentum was sustained across the start of the financial year , our Hotels business was significantly disrupted by the lockdowns in the key states of Victoria and New South Wales . Nationally , approximately 40 % of our hotels were closed across the quarter and various trading restrictions were in place across the country . I am particularly proud of the way our teams have come together to support one another during this time . Our customer experience across both BWS and Dan Murphy's improved again this quarter , with the team delivering excellent service while navigating new trading requirements and larger than normal volumes . Notwithstanding the closures in our hotels business , we rolled out new technology like digital order and pay and a new time and attendance system . In the quarter we also extended support to team members across our businesses , providing opportunities for hotel teams to work in the retail business , paid vaccination leave and support for team members who were required to isolate due to potential COVID - 19 exposure . As our hotels across New South Wales and Victoria reopen their doors and welcome back customers , we will continue to focus on offering customers a sociable and safe hotel experience . While we are eagerly anticipating reopening in Victoria , we remain mindful of the broad , ongoing impacts of COVID - 19 . Management of team availability is a challenge both when closing and reopening , with team shortages an industry - wide issue . Additionally , supply chain constraints affecting both global and local networks are limiting our access to some products , particularly imported drinks . Endeavour Group Limited ACN 159 767 843 | ASX Announcement | 20/10/2021 ' Creating a more sociable future together ' We are encouraged by the current vaccination rates which should allow us to get back to more normal operations in time for the important festive and Summer period . Looking beyond the immediate challenges , the Group is well positioned for growth , with a diversified portfolio of quality hotels , strong retail brands and digital assets , supported by a focused and resilient team "