Corrects paragraph 2 to say Q3 group sales fell, not rose

** Endeavour Group EDV.AX rises as much as 3.6% to A$4.310, highest since February 28

** Alcoholic drinks retailer reports ~2% year-on-year fall in Q3 group sales

** Expects flat to modest retail sales growth in the rest of Q4

** Jefferies says sales was close to estimates, with momentum improving in early next quarter trade, despite some pressure on margins due to higher promotional intensity

** Adds outlook suggests further improvement in sales trends with positive sales growth in April

** Maintains "buy" at PT of A$5.50

** Stock last up 0.6%, trims YTD losses to 0.1%

(Reporting by Kumar Tanishk in Bengaluru)

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