South African credit card users are reducing spending on takeaways and increasing purchases of weight-loss drugs. This change reflects shifting consumer priorities toward health and wellness amid economic pressures. The trend may affect retail sectors and healthcare markets in South Africa.
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Increased consumer spending on weight-loss drugs may boost sales for Clicks, a major South African pharmacy and health retailer.
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