Massmart CEO Mitchell Slape’s face lights up as he walks through a Game branch, but his optimism and smile are at odds with the chain’s performance as the retailer has bled more than R1bn over the past three years.

Game is the only brand left to blame for Massmart’s losses, with Dion Wired closed down and Cambridge’s loss-making grocery brands awaiting competition authority approval before being sold...

Subscribe now to unlock this article.

Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).

There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.

Cancel anytime.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.