Pepkor half-year earnings rise 10.3% on value demand
South African retailer Pepkor reported a 10.3% rise in half-year earnings. Value-seeking consumers boosted sales for the PEP and Ackermans brand owner.
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PEPKOR HOLDINGS LTD grew half-year earnings 10.3% as cash-strapped consumers shifted spending toward discount brands. The retailer reported headline earnings per share of 93.1 cents for the six months ending March 31. This performance confirms the resilience of the value-retail sector in South Africa despite broader economic pressure.
### Value Brands Drive Growth The owner of PEP and Ackermans benefited from a consumer base increasingly focused on affordability. Sales rose as shoppers prioritized essential clothing and household goods within the group's discount footprint.
