Rural Retail Kings

by Manelesi Dumasi | Apr 10, 2018 | Profiles

Founded by Chairman John McCormick in 1983, McCormick Property Development (MPD) has pioneered the development of emerging markets ever since, and has become the dominant force in growing critically important retail centres in rural South Africa.  

Massmart Rejects Retail Demise and Promises Continued Expansion

by Manelesi Dumasi | Apr 10, 2018 | Profiles

South African retail business Massmart is bucking the trend of the global high-street which is seeing big-name stores close all over the world. By investing in its online offering and by always keeping a meticulous control over expenditure, this is a retailer that is...

Global Risks Coming to Africa

by Manelesi Dumasi | Apr 10, 2018 | Profiles

Marsh is the ‘biggest broker on this continent and the biggest risk advisor in the world’, and its insurance products and services are known globally for their quality. But a new set of risks has been identified and Marsh is working hard to ensure its clients continue...

Kit Kat Aims For Nationwide Coverage

by Manelesi Dumasi | Apr 10, 2018 | Profiles

Delivering fist-class customer service while ensuring a smooth operation and keeping prices low is not easy for today’s big retailers. But South Africa’s Kit Kat Group has mastered this model and is now aiming for country-wide expansion as the family business looks to...

A Chicken Coup for KFC in South Africa

by Manelesi Dumasi | Apr 10, 2018 | Profiles

Despite a brutally competitive fast food, and particularly fried chicken, market, KFC is the dominant fast food chain in South Africa, serving over 20 million customers each month in its more than 800 outlets across the country.