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Pepkor shows growth as revenue jumps 13% to R54.8bn

Pepkor shows growth as revenue jumps 13% to R54.8bn

From cost cuts to online growth, Pick n Pay is rebuilding fast, but the hardest moves are still on the table. (Source: Image supplied)

Pick n Pay’s comeback era is here and starting to deliver

Takealot data reveals South Africa’s e-commerce habits

Takealot data reveals South Africa’s e-commerce habits

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Iran war is exposing South Africa’s dependency on diesel: what went wrongLisette IJssel de Schepper

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AI could add R528bn to South Africa’s GDP

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Food inflation slowdown points to easing pressure on consumersPaul Makube

Domestic tourism growth continues despite rising travel costs

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From cost cuts to online growth, Pick n Pay is rebuilding fast, but the hardest moves are still on the table. (Source: Image supplied)

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Takealot data reveals South Africa’s e-commerce habits

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