# Union federation COSATU has urged the Foschini Group to earnestly consider the impact of store closures on its staff and find an alternative solution. The company plans to close about 280 stores in Africa through 2029, as the retailer hones in on online sales, which are outpacing the performance of its physical operations. COSATU’s spokesperson, Nonzuzo Dlamini, says these planned closures come at a time when Artificial intelligence and automation are driving retrenchments. She says workers are often left without adequate compensation:
COSATU implores Foschini Group to tread carefully amid store closures [SOUND]
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