FMCG retailers opened about 10,000 stores in five years amid industry boom
Trade Intelligence says in 2024, the top six listed FMCG retailers gave strong performances, aided in part by moderating food inflation
17 February 2025 - 16:11
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) retail sector has grown over the past five years, with retailers collectively adding more than 10,000 stores, an expansion rate of more than one store per day, according to Trade Intelligence’s latest Corporate Retail Comparative Report
This aggressive expansion, which has driven a 24.2% increase in store footprint, reflects the resilience of the sector, even amid economic challenges such as high inflation...
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