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• Massmart Mile after mile

  We generally devote a line here or a line there to news of executive appointments among our retailers, unless the appointment points to a larger shift in the strategy or fortunes of the business concerned. And thus it is now: with the appointment of ... More »

  • IOL 03/11/20

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• Massmart Black November

  Game and Makro will be running their Black Friday deals throughout November to capitalise on that global festival of affordable gizmos while maintaining COVID-19 protocols. “Black Friday traditionally sees high concentrations of shoppers in retail st... More »

  • Tatler Reporter 12/10/20

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• Massmart The Slape of things

  Mitch Slape is putting his money where his mouth is to the tune of 8 million something South African rand, or 300,000 Massmart shares, which he’s purchased either as a truly epic PR stunt or because he believes his turnaround of the business is solid... More »

  • Business Day 02/09/20

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• Massmart Pony up

  Is Walmart really super-committed to its investment in Massmart? Mitch Slape is tired of you asking. “I really look forward to the day when that’s not a question anymore,” he says, pointing to the R4bn Daddy Walbucks lent Massmart in June should it n... More »

  • Business Times 30/08/20

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• Massmart Game face

  Sad news this week from Game, which is in negotiations with organised labour for the cutting of as many as 1,800 staff from the payroll, a measure aimed at improving efficiencies as part of its ongoing efforts to restructure the underperforming unit.... More »

  • The Times 08/07/20

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