The group identifies limited availability of profitable locations as a key risk to its expansion strategy, which relies on opening new stores and acquiring independent pharmacies.
Dis-Chem Grapples with Retail Squeeze and Fierce Competition
Original Article by Nompilo Goba | Business Day | 4 July 2025
The group identifies limited availability of profitable locations as a key risk to its expansion strategy, which relies on opening new stores and acquiring independent pharmacies.
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