Liquor sales offer a boost of cheer amid challenging times
In a stagnant economy, alcohol sales have been a strong driver of sales revenue for the large retailers
28 November 2024 - 05:00
South Africans love a drink. This was underlined during the pandemic lockdowns in 2020, when long queues formed outside liquor stores as people tried to stock up before the ban on alcohol sales kicked in.
This love for alcohol was further shown when the ban was lifted and people no longer needed to make pineapple beer but were free to procure booze from their local off-licence...
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