Retailer David Jones says it is on track to re-open its refurbished Claremont store in March 2011.

The company made the announcement as it reaffirmed second half guidance after posting a 1.4 per cent rise in third quarter sales.

David Jones said total sales in the three months to April 24 were $417.4 million, up from $411.6 million in the previous corresponding period.

On a like-for-like basis, sales in the third quarter were also up 1.4 per cent on the previous corresponding period, it said.

"As we expected, trading in 3Q10 has been challenging, although in line with our forecasts," chief executive Mark McInnes said in a statement.