Clicks CEO Vikesh Ramsunder and retail analyst Syd Vianello talk to Business Day TV about the increase in health and beauty sales
Covid-19 has given Clicks a boost, as the retailer experienced unprecedented sales of hygiene and health-care products following the announcement of the national lockdown.
As a result, health and beauty sales during its half year grew 9.6% while turnover increased by a similar amount. Business Day TV spoke to Clicks CEO Vikesh Ramsunder and retail analyst Syd Vianello about the numbers and what it suggests about the industry.
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