Looking ahead, Shoprite said it has 'considerable project work to catch up on', due to lockdown. In total, inclusive of our 2020 catch-up, we budget to spend an estimated R4.8 billion in capital
expenditure with approximately 95% of the amount relating to our RSA operations." Taking into
account the limitations on trade in certain segments due to existing lockdown regulations, the group
said it has traded ahead of expectations since the beginning of July to date.
Source https://businesstech. co. za/nws/business/432008/shoprite-rep orts-record-sales/
Questions:
1.1 Do you think that Shoprite wields some bargaining power as a buyer?
(25)
1.2 Discuss Shoprite's competitive advantage position regarding the other four aspects of Porter's
Five Forces model?
(40)
1.3 Explain the key success factors for Shoprite and how they can maintain the market share. (25)​

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