Looting cripples one in 10 Shoprite supermarkets
But sales rose during the week of violence amid strong nationwide demand
20 July 2021 - 13:12
SA’s largest food retailer Shoprite said about a 10th of its SA stores were affected by the violence and looting that gripped the country last week, but the majority of stores that closed as a precaution have since reopened.
Losses are not expected to be material, with the retailer saying it has insurance, while strong nationwide demand last week meant group sales actually rose...
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