Department Stores in South Africa

Edcon has effectively exited the south African retailing landscape, after operating in the market for over nine decades. The move followed 45-day trade restrictions imposed by the government from 26 March 2020 in response to the pandemic, which translated into up to ZAR2 billion in financial loss, a condition that exacerbated an already precarious financial condition that led to Retailability Group acquiring Edcon's Legit brand in apparel and footwear in 2018.

The Department Stores in South Africa report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods retailers, leisure and personal goods retailers. There are profiles of leading retailers, with analysis of their performance and the challenges they face. There is also analysis of non-store retailing: vending; homeshopping; internet retailing; direct selling, as available.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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• Get a detailed picture of the Department Stores market;
• Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
• Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
• Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

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