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<p>Has Black Friday changed the retail industry and how South African&#8217;s do business? CNBC Africa&#8217;s Kopano Gumbi spoke to Retail Analyst, Syd Vianello about how it’s affected the retail cycle.</p>


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Has Black Friday changed SA’s retail sector?

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<p>More than a month later we are still no closer to understanding how bad the situation is at Steinhoff, the owner of Poundland and Matress Firm. Joining CNBC Africa for the latest in this nail-biting corporate scandal is top-rated retail analyst Syd Vianello.</p>


What Steinhoff is really worth

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<p>News of the German investigation into alleged accounting fraud by senior managers at Steinhoff&#8217;s European operations saw more than $2 billion off the value of Steinhoff&#8217;s shares wiped off.</p>


Steinhoff’s shares take a heavy beating on fraud allegations

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<p>Following a failed merger in February this year, Steinhoff is making another play for a controlling stake in supermarket operator Shoprite in a share deal worth R35.5 billion. Joining CNBC Africa to give analysis is Retail Analyst, Syd Vianello.</p>


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Has Black Friday changed SA’s retail sector?

What Steinhoff is really worth

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Has Black Friday changed SA’s retail sector?

What Steinhoff is really worth

Steinhoff’s shares take a heavy beating on fraud allegations

After merger fail Steinhoff eyes controlling stake in Shoprite

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