NEWS ANALYSIS: 2024 a wake-up call for independent retailers
West Pack Lifestyle, AutoZone, Petzone and Cross Trainer illustrate the broader challenges facing the sector
31 December 2024 - 12:56
The year 2024 was a critical one for the South African retail industry, with several independent retailers entering business rescue proceedings.
This stemmed from a combination of economic hurdles, shifting consumer behaviour, financial mismanagement, the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and political unrest...
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