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South Africa: Retail Giants Face Having Township Wings Clipped
Daily Maverick, 17 December 2019
The Competition Commission said big supermarket retailers are putting spaza shops and independent retailers in townships out of business. But big retail township players Shoprite… Read more »
Retail Giants Stomp on Township Competitors - How Much is Enough?
South Africa's Competition Commission has said big supermarket retailers are putting family-run kiosks and independent retailers in townships out of business. Big retail township players, Shoprite and Pick n Pay, are mum on whether they'll stop expanding their store footprint in townships, writes Ray Mahlaka for Daily Maverick.
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South Africa: Shopping Malls Are 'Killing' Independent Retailers
New Frame, 4 December 2019
The Competition Commission's Grocery Retail Inquiry has found national supermarket chains are putting small, independent players out of business - and wants to put a stop to it. Read more »
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South Africa: Competition Watchdog Gets Tough On Big Four Supermarket Chains
Daily Maverick, 26 November 2019
There may soon be more than one big supermarket at your local mall, if a new ruling by the Competition Commission is enforced. Read more »
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South Africa: Shoprite CEO's Dilemma - How Much Change Is Enough?
Daily Maverick, 20 November 2019
One of the few constants in life is change -- except at Shoprite, it would seem. While the CEO of 37 years is long departed, the chair, Christo Wiese, is clinging to the position.… Read more »
