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Key Points
- Clicks Group to invest $54.5 million by end-2025 to expand store network, boost tech infrastructure, and enhance its distribution capabilities.
- Loyalty-driven sales growth pushes revenue to R23.2 billion, with ClubCard purchases accounting for 81.6% of retail sales in H1 2025.
- CEO Bertina Engelbrecht leads expansion push as Clicks opens up to 55 new outlets and repurchases $19.7 million in shares to reward investors.
Clicks Group, South Africa’s leading healthcare and retail giant, led by CEO Bertina Engelbrecht, is set to invest $54.5 million to expand its operations and strengthen its market position through the remainder of 2025.
The decision comes on the back of a strong performance in the first half of its 2025 financial year. Clicks reported revenue of R23.2 billion ($1.2 billion), with retail sales rising by 6.4 percent, driven by steady demand in its health, beauty, and pharmacy divisions.
Investing in communities through store growth
In the first half of 2025, Clicks invested R222 million ($11.6 million) in capital projects such as store refurbishments, new outlets, and supply chain upgrades. The $54.5 million investment will continue this focus, supporting the opening of new stores and pharmacies, as well as further enhancements to the company’s technological infrastructure and distribution network.
A key driver of Clicks’ success has been the steady growth in its customer base, driven in large part by the Clicks ClubCard loyalty program, which now makes up 81.6 percent of total sales. The company also saw higher demand for its private-label products, which helped lift its retail margin by 50 basis points and pushed total income up 8.9 percent to R7.2 billion ($379 million).
This strong performance is reflected in the retail segment’s trading margin, which grew to 9.1 percent, while the company’s pharmaceutical distribution arm, UPD, posted solid results following a period of system challenges.
Expansion and shareholder value
Under CEO Bertina Engelbrecht’s leadership, Clicks Group has solidified its position as South Africa's premier health and beauty retailer. Engelbrecht’s 90,068 shares in the company, valued at over $2 million, reflect her commitment to its ongoing success.
As part of its continued growth strategy, Clicks plans to open between 45 and 55 new stores and pharmacies throughout the 2025 financial year. In addition to expanding its footprint, Clicks is focused on creating value for its shareholders.
The company recently repurchased 1.1 million shares for R372 million ($19.7 million) and remains focused on increasing shareholder returns through both organic growth and strategic capital investment.
