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BusinessDay reports that the world’s largest retailer Walmart will create more than 80 jobs when it debuts in SA before year-end. The company said on Thursday that it would open its first store at Clearwater Mall in Roodepoort.
The Hyprop-owned mall confirmed that the retailer would occupy space on its upper level. Clearwater Mall GM Kelly Belman said: “The creation of more than 80 new jobs adds real economic value to our region, which makes this announcement even more meaningful.” This will be Walmart’s first standalone venture in the country after 15 years behind its investment in Massmart, which owns Game, Makro and Builders. The US retail giant bought out Massmart minorities in 2023, signalling a renewed push into the local market. The company aims to combine its global expertise with local products, bringing a mix of international and SA-made merchandise to its stores.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Nompilo Zulu at BusinessDay (subscriber access only)
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