SPAR shows growth amid challenging economic headwinds

GUEST – Makwe Masilela Founder and CIO - Makwe Fund Managers<br /> Retail group, SPAR shows growth amid challenging economic headwinds, with turnover increasing by 7.8% % for the 18 weeks to 28 January. Spar’s combined core grocery and liquor turnover rose 8.5%, with the grocery wholesale business climbing 9.7% and Spar Tops liquor sales, increasing by a flat 1.6%, the retailer said in a trading update on Tuesday