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Retail in brief: 24-hour convenience retail in full swing

Jul 18th, 08:22


Retail in brief: 24-hour convenience retail in full swing

 While South African retailers’ primary Focus is on larger format stores, the development of smaller 24-hour forecourt offerings is in full swing as Pick n Pay, Woolworths and Fruit & Veg City partner with oil companies to open 24-hour convenience offerings. Growth has been rapid and looks set to continue.

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