South African retailer Massmart said on Thursday its full-year sales rose by 8.4 percent to 84.7 billion rand ($5 billion).
Massmart full-year sales rise 8.4 pct
The Walmart-controlled firm is due to publish its interim results on February 25.
The continent’s third retailer said comparable store sales jumped by 6.7 percent. South Africa’s retailers have largely benefited from strong festive season sales.
($1 = 16.6493 rand)
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