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Spar Group nears sale of UK business Appleby Westward 

The South African retailer has substantially agreed terms to divest Appleby Westward, part of a strategic focus on core South African and Irish markets. The deal aims to simplify its footprint and strengthen the balance sheet without a cash injection.

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