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AFTER THE BELL: The battle for your pharmacy basket is waged by the loyalty cards

Stephen Grootes · Daily Maverick
Published 16 Oct 2026, 6:30 am·just now·1 min read
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Clicks and Dis-Chem look evenly matched as they compete for pharmacy customers, impulse purchases and loyalty, while technology and share price moves reveal the stakes.

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