Woolworths proudly celebrates being named among the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies for a fourth year in a row, ranking as the 15th most trustworthy retailer in the world, and topping the chart for South African companies on the list. The ranking by Newsweek and Statista is built on extensive independent surveys and sentiment analysis. Over

What started as a Pick n Pay asap! competition ended with Johannesburg customer, Penny Nhlapo, sharing a cooking station with former Springbok captain John Smit. After correctly identifying Smit as the brand’s Mystery Driver, Nhlapo was selected as the winner of the R10 000 prize – and given the unexpected opportunity to meet the rugby

Johannesburg, South Africa – Brunel Laboratoria (Pty) Ltd has announced thecommencement of the operational integration of Avid Brands S.A. into the business.The merger brings together two established South African businesses withcomplementary strengths across healthcare and personal care, creating a combinedbusiness with 37 established brands. While the merger was completed at shareholder level in November 2025.

Shoprite Group loyalty programme takes top retail honour for sixth consecutive year  The Shoprite Group’s Xtra Savings programme has taken home four awards at the South African Loyalty Awards, including Best Retail Loyalty Programme in South Africa for the sixth consecutive year.  Xtra Savings also won Best Loyalty Subscription Programme for Xtra Savings Plus, Best

Through its Supplier Development Programme, SPAR South Africa continues to support local producers who are developing innovative ways to offer their produce to customers and grow their business and capabilities. SPAR South Africa is helping bring locally grown, climate-smart produce closer to consumers through its support of Western Cape agri-tech start-up Arable Grow. The business

Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has launched a synthetic-blend motorcycle engine oil, Shell Advance AX7. To raise awareness of the new product and drive adoption, the company is running a nationwide campaign under the banner ‘Linya Levo’. The nationwide initiative introduces a high-performance motorcycle lubricant engineered to

New Lotus River Shoprite with Halaal-certified Fresh departments employs 85 from local community   Shoprite marked the opening of its 100th store in the Western Cape with a new supermarket on 5th Avenue in Lotus River, Cape Town. Working closely with the Muslim Judicial Council of South Africa (MJC), all Fresh departments in Shoprite Lotus River, including the

Reviewed results for the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2026 and cash dividend declaration A year of shared stakeholder value creation, underpinned by growth in sales, earnings and dividends Key information – continuing operations* Group revenue increased by 7.1% to R274.8 billion (restated 2025: R256.6 billion)Group sale of merchandise increased by 7.2% to R270.8 billion

South Africa’s FMCG market is still growing, but opportunities are becoming more fragmented as financially constrained shoppers change where, how and what they buy, while retailers and brands increasingly compete beyond their traditional channels. That was one of the clearest themes to emerge from the 2026 Trade Intelligence (Ti) Retail Conference, held in partnership with

Pick n Pay is continuing to invest in and reshape its Hypermarket estate, with the reopening of its Bloemfontein store this weekend following a major revamp. The refreshed store showcases the retailer’s new-generation Hypermarket concept, with an expanded product range and fresh food offering, new dining experiences and a significantly broader general merchandise offering –

Makro, Game and Builders offer dedicated savings to shoppers aged 60 and over as household budgets remain under pressure As more than four million older South Africans navigate life on social grants, retailers continue to play an important role in helping pensioners stretch their rands further and better manage fixed monthly incomes. Against this backdrop,

From lucky jerseys and silent kicks to garlic bread vs braai roasties, new research reveals the rituals, food and personalities shaping how South Africans watch the Springboks As the Springboks and All Blacks currently face off in rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, it seems South Africans have plenty of rivalries of their own to settle before kick-off.

·       FMCG sales value rises 5.5% to R347.7 billion during the first half of 2026 ·       Tech & Durables sales value falls 5.8% as consumers delay upgrades ·       Growing price sensitivity increases reliance on promotions across retail Johannesburg, South Africa – September 1, 2026 – NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa has released its State of the

Gauteng – Clicks Group today launched KwaMakhi, a new neighbourhood convenience retail brand focused on South Africa’s township market, marking the Group’s entry into a new retail segment and significantly expanding its addressable market. The first KwaMakhi store opened in Tembisa, Gauteng, today, with two further stores opening in Khayelitsha and Cravenby in the Western Cape on

Boxer has reached another major milestone in its growth journey, officially opening its 600th store, Boxer Superstores Etwatwa Crossing in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. The milestone comes less than a year after Boxer celebrated store number 550 and reflects the continued growth of one of Southern Africa’s fastest-growing discount retailers. From its first store in Empangeni in

Customers can now pay with their preferred mobile wallet at Shoprite stores across Zambia, giving them more choice at checkout and a simple, convenient way to complete their purchases.  Mobile money adoption continues to surge in Zambia as consumers increasingly move from traditional payment methods to digital transactions. The number of active mobile money wallet payments

New shoppable video experience called Pick n Pay Inspire launches in the asap! app 25 August 2026: Pick n Pay asap! is bringing social commerce to grocery shopping in South Africa with the launch of Pick n Pay Inspire, a new shoppable video feed built directly into the Pick n Pay asap! app. A first

Massmart has appointed seasoned marketing leader Charmagne Mazhindu as its new Vice President of Marketing, strengthening the retailer’s executive leadership team as it continues to accelerate its customer-centric growth strategy. Mazhindu brings more than a decade of marketing leadership experience across multiple industries, with a track record of building brands, leading digital transformation initiatives and

Sixty60 customers can now chat to Pixie, the retailer’s AI shopping assistant, using text, voice and images to get personalised shopping help, meal inspiration and product recommendations.  Planning a big weekend braai, but not sure what you’ll do if the weather doesn’t play along? Sixty60’s Pixie understands the moment, combining your shopping preferences, the time

ne and July 2026 mark the official launch of Boxer’s QCTO-accredited Butchery and Bakery Schools, making Boxer the first retailer in South Africa to establish accredited training centres dedicated to these critical retail skills. This achievement is even more significant because Boxer has earned the accreditation itself and will deliver the training in-house, ensuring our

Shoprite Zambia has expanded its local sourcing of fresh avocados through a partnership between its fresh produce procurement and distribution division, Freshmark, and the Lusaka Avocado Multipurpose Cooperative Society (LAMCS) that represents approximately 500 farmers across the country. The partnership was launched in 2025, with commercial supply from LAMCS commencing during the 2026 avocado harvest

New Delicious Wet Cat Food Range for Cats and Kittens Launches in SA South Africa – FELIX®, the wet cat food brand from Nestlé Purina, has arrived in South Africa with a new range of 85g Singles pouches for cats and kittens. Officially launching in July 2026, the new offering is now available at selected

Criteo [NASDAQ: CRTO], the global commerce intelligence platform, and Massmart, one of Africa’s largest consumer goods retailers, today announced a new retail media collaboration. The collaboration will help brands and marketplace sellers engage more effectively with consumers across Massmart’s digital properties in South Africa. By introducing Sponsored Product Ads and Onsite Display Ads, Massmart expands

Table of Contents Johannesburg: Tiger Brands, Africa’s largest listed fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturer, has confirmed the reappointment and expansion of its logistics partnership with Transnova, following a competitive tender process concluded in June 2026. Transnova, a leading independent supply chain advisory, technology and managed services firm, has been reappointed as Tiger Brands’ lead logistics partner. The

The new plan combines entry into markets for the first time, increased business volumes in countries where the group’s products are already available “MO Group” for Food Industries is seeking to reduce its export reliance on a limited number of markets by expanding into new destinations across Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean, while maintaining its

Highlights: The Woolworths Youth Makers competition has seen 15 young entrepreneurs awarded funding, mentorship and access to Woolworths customers.Winners were assigned mentors who offer critical support on product, business and marketing.The showcases are the culmination of the programme, where winning Youth Makers sell directly to Woolworths customers in store.After a successful first showcase in KZN,

Edward Adonis (48) once guarded and taught juvenile offenders at Drakenstein Correctional Services. He now helps to protect one of South Africa’s largest retail technology infrastructures from cyber threats as a Systems Vulnerability Engineer in the Shoprite Group’s technology team, S-Tech. Before cyber security and cloud technologies, Adonis worked inside prison walls as a correctional

SPAR South Africa has provided support to local independent retailers and businesses since 1963, creating opportunities for collaboration with their local wholesaler, suppliers, and other retailers to meet the needs of local communities throughout the country.Independent retailer strength SPAR South Africa’s retail network comprises a family of independent retailers, working together with shared values and

UNIQ Clothing by Checkers has strengthened its presence in Somerset West with the opening of a new store at Somerset Mall, complementing the boutique-format store that recently opened at Waterstone Village.  Together, the two stores offer shoppers different ways to shop the brand’s timeless designs and premium basics.   “Quality clothing shouldn’t be hard to find. Whether

Since its launch in April 2026, Sixty60’s AI-powered shopping assistant, Pixie, has rapidly become one of the platform’s most successful product innovations, with millions of personalised shopping interactions helping customers save time on one of life’s most repetitive tasks: grocery shopping. Available exclusively to Sixty60’s Xtra Savings Plus members, Pixie’s Smart Basket learns every customer’s shopping habits,

Woolworths Financial Services (WFS) has launched MyDifference PLUS, an exciting addition to the Woolworths MyDifference loyalty programme, designed to help Woolies Credit Card and Store Card customers get more value. MyDifference PLUS rewards customers for shopping and for the way in which they manage their accounts. “Loyalty programmes are no longer defined by generic rewards,

South Africa’s grocery sector is undergoing a significant transformation. While affordability remains a key consideration for consumers, retailers are increasingly recognising that price alone is no longer enough to secure customer loyalty. Today’s shoppers are looking for experiences. According to NielsenIQ’s Consumer Outlook: Guide to 2026, consumers are becoming increasingly intentional in their spending, prioritising

PepsiCo has appointed Suraya Hamdulay as Corporate Affairs Senior Director for Southern Africa. Suraya assumed the role on 1 July 2026. The appointment reflects PepsiCo’s continued investment and commitment to strengthening its position as one of the region’s leading food companies. Hamdulay is a seasoned Corporate Affairs executive with extensive experience spanning FMCG, telecommunications, government,

Cadbury, Mzansi’s No. 1 chocolate brand, is expanding the availability of its R5 Cadbury Dairy Milk 12g bar across South Africa, increasing access to affordable indulgence for consumers and creating new growth opportunities within the category.  According to Nielsen, traditional trade remains the backbone of FMCG commerce in South Africa and across Africa, with informal channels accounting for

By Phumlani Dyini, Group Chief ESG Officer, The SPAR Group Over the past couple of years, SPAR distribution centres have been transitioning the energy-mix to a hybrid configuration — grid power backed by rooftop solar. The change was invisible to our independent retailers. But it was the kind of pragmatic business decision that, replicated across

RedAI Strategy is live today in Nigeria, with rollout planned for other RedCloud markets — the first commercial application built on RedCloud’s AI infrastructure and intended to be a key step toward the Company’s growth plans RedCloud Holdings plc (Nasdaq: RCT) (“RedCloud” or the “Company”), the company building intelligent infrastructure for global trade, today announced

Pick n Pay asap! has become the first grocery delivery platform in South Africa to launch Penny, the country’s first fully integrated AI-powered grocery shopping companion, introducing a new conversational shopping experience. Instead of searching for products manually, customers can simply ask Penny what they need using voice – in any language, text or photos, and she’ll instantly