Shoprite's annual profit rise as inflation-hit South Africans drive demand

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Shoprite, with more than 2,400 stores in 11 African countries, said headline earnings per share, the main profit measure in South Africa, rose to 1,055 cents in the 52 weeks to July 3, up from 956.3 cents in the prior year.

The retailer declared a final dividend of 367 cents.