Shoprite and Amazon shake up retail scene

23 June 2024 - 00:00 By Daniel Novitzkas

South Africa’s retail sector continues to be an anchor of the country’s economy, playing a significant role in job creation and contributing towards GDP growth. According to a 2023 report by the Labour Research Service, the retail industry is the second-largest employer of all economic sectors, only surpassed by the government...

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