Medicine and beauty products retailer Clicks said the defensive nature of its products helped offset load-shedding and pressure on consumers during the 20 weeks to January 12, in which group sales rose by almost double digits.

Retail sales grew 7.9% during the period and total group sales 9.9% to R12.9bn, with its distribution unit faring particularly well...

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