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By Florence de Vries
Companies that sell outdoor apparel and equipment appear to have fared well during the recession largely because they cater to specialist markets.
Morné Strydom, the marketing manager of outdoor apparel group First Ascent, believes what sets it and its competitors apart from the rest of the clothing retail sector is the focus on products designed for niche outdoor activities such as climbing, kayaking and mountain biking.
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Shoprite’s moves outside South Africa have stood it in good stead in the past 10 years, but its move into the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been met with scepticism from retail analysts, who do not believe trading in the DRC will contribute significantly to the group’s earnings. The retail giant plans to start trading in the DRC by the end of next year after investing about R400 million. Some analysts believe the DRC move may be all talk and no show, as was the case with Egypt. – Florence de Vries
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October 6, 2009 By Florence de Vries PharmaceuticaL retailer Dis-Chem will consider listing on the JSE, according to director Saul Saltzman, although analysts predict it will not happen within the next year. Established in Mondeor, Johannesburg in 1978, the Dis-Chem group is still owned by the original founders.
