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Shoprite sees better South African trade with gains

Bloomberg Shoprite Holdings Ltd’s second-half sales climbed as it gained market share, even as the main lower-income customers of Africa’s largest food retailer battle with the impact of an economic slowdown. Sales in its core South African business rose 9.4% in the last three months of the fiscal year through June, the Cape Town-based supermarket operator said. Still, the grocer ...

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Under Armour’s road ahead looks bumpy

Bloomberg Under Armour Inc managed to reach more customers than expected last quarter, even with most of its stores closed — but the road ahead is looking bumpy. The athletic-goods maker’s second-half revenue is likely to fall 20% to 25%, with its recently improved gross margin coming under new pressure, executives warned on a call with analysts. The volatile stock ...

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South Korea, Japan flap may hit Trump’s plans on China

Bloomberg A South Korean court is set to start liquidating assets of a Japanese company to compensate Koreans conscripted to work during colonial occupation, straining ties between two key US partners just as the Trump administration needs their help in countering China. A district court in the eastern city of Pohang will start a process on Tuesday to seize shares ...

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