Director’s Cut: Dries D'Hooghe - Walmart bets big on SA: “This is only the beginning”

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Walmart Africa COO Dries D’Hooghe explains why the global retail giant is doubling down on South Africa, launching new stores, backing local suppliers, rolling out everyday low pricing, and plotting aggressive expansion in a fiercely competitive retail market.
3 Dec 2025 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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