Clicks Group Ltd. Sponsored ADR (CLCGY)

Overview

Clicks Group Limited, a leading name in healthcare, wellness, and beauty retail, operates both domestically in South Africa and on an international level. It was established in 1968 and has its roots in Cape Town, South Africa. Initially known as New Clicks Holdings Limited, the company underwent a rebranding to Clicks Group Limited in June 2009. They conduct their business under two primary segments: Retail and Distribution. Clicks Group Limited caters predominantly to the middle to upper income markets, delivering a comprehensive range of health and beauty products and services through its retail outlets and in-store pharmacies under the Clicks brand name.

Products and Services

• Clicks Brand: Under this flagship brand, Clicks Group Limited offers an extensive retail experience for pharmacy, health, and beauty products. It serves as the cornerstone of their business, targeting the middle to upper income segments with a wide array of health and beauty offerings.
• Clicks Baby: This sub-brand is dedicated to mother and baby products, encompassing everything from baby hardware and accessories to health products, foods, diapers, wipes, and toiletries. Clicks Baby is tailored to meet the needs of parents and their babies with high-quality items.
• Sorbet: Specializing in beauty therapy, grooming, and ethnic hair care, the Sorbet brand name is synonymous with quality personal care. It addresses the beauty needs of customers looking for professional grooming and beauty therapy services and products.
• M-KEM: Clicks Group extends its healthcare offerings through M-KEM, providing specialized services such as diabetic clinics, travel clinics, and wounds management practice. It underscores the group's commitment to comprehensive health services beyond traditional pharmacy products.
• The Body Shop: Through a partnership with The Body Shop, Clicks Group Limited brings naturally-inspired beauty products to the South African market and beyond. This brand complements Clicks’ beauty range with its internationally recognized name and commitment to ethically sourced products.
• UPD (United Pharmaceutical Distributors): Serving as the wholesale and supply arm of the company, UPD fulfills the distribution needs for pharmaceutical products. It caters to a broad client base including retail pharmacies, private hospitals, dispensing doctors, and retail health stores, ensuring a consistent and reliable supply of pharmaceutical goods.