[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chunhan] Lotte Hi-Mart announced on the 7th that its consolidated operating profit for the first quarter of this year was tentatively estimated at 25.7 billion KRW, a 31.8% increase compared to the same period last year.
Sales increased by 3.3% year-on-year to 955.8 billion KRW. Net profit for the period rose 40.1% to 15.9 billion KRW.
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