Dischem spends R36m in six months on generator power

JOHANNESBURG - Retail pharmacy group Dischem says its diesel costs across its stores increased by 54-percent to R36-million over the last six months.

This as the retail chain battles the impact of power cuts.

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Dischem says it made an early investment in generator capacity and has managed to minimise the impact on its stores.

The group’s revenue increased by 8.7-percent in the period. It cited strong performance in beauty and household sales.