@theplatformza: Edgars didn’t grow by simply opening more stores. They first figured out what was making the existing business inefficient. They reduced space, cut costs, improved store productivity and then started thinking about expansion. That’s the strategic lesson: growth isn’t always about adding more. Sometimes it’s about fixing what you already have before you scale it. Before you chase more customers, more staff, more stock or a bigger premises, ask yourself: “Is my current business model actually working efficiently?” Because scaling a broken structure just creates a bigger problem. #BusinessStrategy #BusinessGrowth #SouthAfricanBusiness #EntrepreneurshipSA #strategy
with Pick 'n Pay case, the issue is time. In Silverton, they were operating from 09h00 to 19h00 (Mon-Sat) and 08h00 to 16h00 on Sun. Then, Checkers took over the store operate 07h00 to 20h00 Mon-Sun. I also wish they find strength to open at 06h00, they will become more sustainable.
2026-08-19 15:18:26
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meraonthewall0 :
😭😭😭😭😭Where were you 3 years ago, living the consequences today
2026-08-19 15:33:24
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Josh Roman Chiya :
i believe this very strategy would have saved Drip.
2026-08-19 15:56:39
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commentator :
i learnt this model from my previous employer. store size doesn't mean more money. his store sizes are very small I mean like 2 people in morning shift, 2 afternoon shift type of small but DAMN they print money..
2026-08-19 16:05:55
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bhungane08 :
you've just gained a new follower cc. you are articulate and knowledgeable. Thank you.
2026-08-19 20:59:17
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🎀 :
Their clothing quality deteriorated though
2026-08-19 14:26:06
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HappyWife😍 :
And i prefer edgars handbags and shoes 🥰🥰🥰
2026-08-19 19:06:37
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inspiron15 :
Pick n Pay should take notes 📝
2026-08-19 12:54:31
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Just Being Ndu :
This is amazing. I love the fact that Edgards survived. Jobs were saved
2026-08-19 10:27:20
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Zero Visibility :
First time seeing you, you're clear 👌🏾😊
2026-08-19 14:04:46
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2026-08-19 12:38:33
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Money Penny :
so jobs are coming basically.. go Edgars❤️
2026-08-19 10:48:24
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PK🇿🇦+🇰🇪 :
Can you please look at Massmart and Pick n Pay
2026-08-19 12:25:33
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Slie Cosmetics :
I like this insight 👌
2026-08-19 20:00:20
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Mfokamqulusi :
Why not promote online shopping mara Edgars. 🤦
2026-08-19 12:24:01
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Katlego :
They should have just rebranded 😕
2026-08-19 18:24:36
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Eclipse West :
eh Edgars is still around?😂
2026-08-19 16:11:39
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Cee_Mo :
🥰 this was beautiful and well articulated.
To confirm that you are right, I started struggling to put tenants in my 2 Bedroom apartments. After 3 years of struggle, I converted most of them into 1 Bedroom studios. I'm now operating at +90% capacity again.
2026-08-19 15:14:31
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Black Is Back Projects :
This is very important and thank you for sharing...
2026-08-19 11:42:19
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lusanda Omelo :
Love it - they understand their consumer touchpoints. Their customer still wants to see & feel their products, not just digital so they keep their brick and mortar while focusing on efficiency. It would be interesting to know their revenue split stores versus online.
2026-08-19 19:39:18
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Polished and pampered by Slond :
Shuuu thank you, how mich is your consultation ?
2026-08-19 08:32:27
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First Light Salon & Beauty Bar :
Great business lesson
2026-08-19 14:02:27
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Keamogetswe :
how will it obtain financing , are they issuing shears to expand or just doing it from their own cash flow? looking at geographic segmentation they are targeting o forsee improvement and opportunity to invest
a little info will be appreciated but I'll further my research
2026-08-19 15:06:27
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OFFICIAL KAMMPE and 999 others :
Is like pep, some locations are big stores and others medium sizes and others small sizes
2026-08-20 04:09:48
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Benzito :
Edgar can open with container at my place
2026-08-20 00:21:00
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