Competitive Landscape
Clicks Group and Dis-Chem Pharmacies Expand Loyalty and Service to Defend Their Leaderships
Health and beauty specialists in South Africa remains highly concentrated, with Clicks Group Ltd and Dis-Chem Pharmacies (Pty) Ltd together holding over 70% share by value in 2025. Clicks commands a leading share of 37%, while Dis-Chem follows closely with 33%; the next-largest competitor, Specsavers SA Pty Ltd, accounts for just 1% share.
Competition Intensifies as Non-Traditional Entrants Expand Formats While Consolidation Remains Limited
While smaller players such as Specsavers and Sunglass Hut Retail South Africa (Pty) Ltd remain present, their shares are minimal and have shown little change. Notably, Retailability Group, after a brief presence, has further reduced its exposure by closing dedicated Edgars Beauty stores and folding beauty offerings into Edgars department stores, reflecting a retreat from standalone health and beauty specialists.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Health and Beauty Specialists industry in South Africa with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Health and Beauty Specialists industry in South Africa, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Health and Beauty Specialists in South Africa report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Health and Beauty Specialists in South Africa?
- Which are the leading retailers in Health and Beauty Specialists in South Africa?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- How has the impact of COVID-19 and national lockdown impacted consumer demand?
- Which formats have benefited the most from stockpiling and enforced home seclusion?
- How will the wider economic impact of COVID-19 shape the retail landscape in the future?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Health and Beauty Specialists in South Africa - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Steady Growth as Wellness Demand Supports Sales through Health and Beauty Specialists
Steady Growth as Wellness Demand Supports Sales through Health and Beauty Specialists
Private Label Expansion Reshapes Competition as Retailers Scale Affordable, Value-Driven Offerings
Experiential Retail and Online Competition Redefine Beauty Shopping
Structural Reform Will Underpin Sustained Market Growth and Strengthen the Central Role of Pharmacies
Intensifying Competition and Category Convergence Will Reshape Market Structure and Accelerate Fragmentation
Digital Transformation and Service Innovation Will Redefine the Role of Health and Beauty Specialists
Clicks Group and Dis-Chem Pharmacies Expand Loyalty and Service to Defend Their Leaderships
Competition Intensifies as Non-Traditional Entrants Expand Formats While Consolidation Remains Limited
Retail in South Africa - Industry Overview
Cautious Resilience Amid Macroeconomic Pressure and Evolving Value-Driven Retail Dynamics
Key Data Insights
Cautious Resilience Amid Macroeconomic Pressure and Evolving Value-Driven Retail Dynamics
Discounters and Supermarkets Capture Shoppers through Affordable Pricing
Rapid E-Commerce Growth Is Driven by Convenience, Affordability, and Digital Platform Expansion
Supermarkets Will Expand Reach as Urbanisation Fuels Demand for Convenience
Retail E-Commerce Is Set to Accelerate as Digital Access Widens and Payment Security Improves
Niche Entrants Will Diversify Offerings as Consolidation Limits New Expansion Routes
Shoprite Holdings Consolidates Its Leadership as South Africa’S Retail Market Intensifies
Strategic Consolidation and Premiumisation Concepts Reshape Competition
Informal Retail
Opening Hours for Physical Retail
Seasonality
Christmas
Back to School
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Health and Beauty Specialists
- Beauty Specialists
- Pharmacies
- Optical Goods Stores
- Health and Personal Care Stores
Health and Beauty Specialists
The aggregation of beauty specialists, pharmacies, optical goods stores, and health and personal care stores.
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