The improved sales performance over the period resulted in improved operating gross profit, this has been offset by higher costs of doing business from the lack of JobKeeper support Myer advises Omicron has had a negative impact on trading since Christmas. The company believes it will be able to successfully manage this phase of the pandemic through management's focus on inventory, cash, and the balance sheet. Myer expects to release its interim results in early March. Chief Executive Officer John King said the results demonstrate the company's strength.