The Retail Veteran’s Unexpected Take Few names carry as much weight in South African retail as Whitey Basson. The former Shoprite chief executive, known for transforming...
Fifteen years ago, global retail giant Walmart tried to enter the South African market in a big way. But one man—Whitey Basson—stood in their path. The...
James Wellwood ‘Whitey’ Basson’s journey from a farm near Porterville to leading Africa’s biggest retail chain, Shoprite, is a testament to strategic vision and determination. Born...