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.
The same report highlights the retail sector’s considerable economic contribution, accounting for nearly 20% of South Africa’s GDP in 2022...
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