After more than two decades at the heart of Ballito, Lifestyle SUPERSPAR unveils a remarkable transformation, bringing a fresh approach to food, convenience and the everyday grocery shopping experience on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. There is something special about a place that grows alongside its community. For more than 23 years, Lifestyle SUPERSPAR has been
Checkers has revamped its Mill Street supermarket in Stellenbosch, upgrading its fresh food offering and in-store services, whilst also paying homage to the town’s history by incorporating the Mill Stream into its design. Known as the Meulsloot, the Mill Stream is one of the oldest engineered gravity-fed water furrows in South Africa, constructed shortly after
Independent SPAR retailers have strengthened the brand’s presence in South Africa with two major store developments this October: the relaunch of an expanded and modernised SUPERSPAR Mtunzini in KwaZulu-Natal, and the opening of a new SUPERSPAR at Blue Downs Shopping Centre in the Western Cape. SUPERSPAR Mtunzini reopens after expansion On 15 October, the Mtunzini
Pick n Pay has launched Smart Shopper PRO, a new subscription tier of its Smart Shopper loyalty programme. At a launch price of R99 a month, PRO members get four benefits on top of their existing Smart Shopper rewards: Customers can sign up on the asap! app. “Customers are increasingly looking for practical ways to make
Organic spring produce grown by over 80 community food gardens across South Africa, Botswana and Namibia was snapped up by shoppers at selected Shoprite and Checkers stores during Market Day on Tuesday, 27 October. The annual project connects community gardeners directly with customers through a curated pop-up retail environment, which provides a platform to sell
Pick n Pay asap! turns up the tech as online grocery sales accelerate Pick n Pay asap! is building on a year of digital innovation with a further investment in the technology and in-store capabilities that support its growing online grocery business. Following a multi-store pilot that reduced average order-picking times by around 30%, Pick
It was a triple celebration for Boxer Superstores last week as not one, not two, but THREE brand-new stores officially opened their doors, bringing unbeatable savings and everyday convenience to even more communities! Shoppers in Rondebult, Springs and Hillcrest joined in the excitement as Boxer welcomed customers to its newest stores, with fantastic opening specials,
Community food gardens across South Africa have another opportunity to grow their impact, with Shoprite’s second Act For Change Food Garden Competition opening for entries on 20 October 2026. Five winning gardens will share R1 million in tailored support, while each winning garden will receive tailored support, determined through a needs assessment. This could include
Cape Town – Clicks Group increased turnover by 5.4% to exceed R50 billion for the first time in an environment of constrained consumer spending and aggressive competitor discounting in the financial year to 31 August 2026. Headline earnings per share increased by 4.4% to 1 422 cents while the total dividend rose by 4.4% to
The foundations of a more sustainable business are paying dividends, says Pick n Pay, as its turnaround efforts begin to take hold. The Group announced its interim financial results for the 26 weeks ended 30 August 2026 (H1 FY27), today, 16 October. While Pick n Pay segment’s trading loss of R516m underscores the scale of
As South Africans increasingly move towards cashless payments, Pick n Pay has launched an Appreciation Voucher initiative nationwide, giving customers another way to tip or thank people who provide everyday services when they don’t have cash on hand. Available in R5, R10 and R20 denominations, the vouchers can be purchased at till points at Pick
Boxer Retail Limited, South Africa’s leading grocery discounter, today announced its interim financial results for the 26 weeks ended 30 August 2026 (H1 FY27), demonstrating the continued strength of its value proposition with increased market share and earnings growth despite increased economic pressure. Highlights include: Boxer grew turnover by 6.3% to R24.1 billion in H1
Seven months after winning Shoprite’s inaugural Act For Change Food Garden Competition, six community food gardens are putting their support to work in different ways, and preparing to mark Garden Day on Sunday, 18 October. Now in its 11th year, Garden Day invites South Africans to enjoy the green spaces and the many ways they
Pick n Pay is bringing colour cosmetics into the grocery shopping basket with the launch of Real Cosmetics, a new own-brand makeup range comprising more than 100 Beauty Without Cruelty-endorsed products, all priced below R90. It is available in over 100 Pick n Pay stores nationwide and on Pick n Pay asap!, making it the
International e-Waste Day, on 14 October, serves as a timely reminder that electronic waste (e-waste) remains one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world, and due to the hazardous materials often contained in these products, their improper disposal continues to pose environmental and public health risks. Managed in collaboration with the e-Waste Recycling Authority
Food security in South Africa deteriorated in 2025, and hunger remains stubbornly high even as food inflation has eased, according to the South African Food Security Index 2026. In response to the country’s significant research gap on hunger and food insecurity, the Shoprite Group commissioned the Index to provide credible, independent, and reliable data
Following a successful pop-up trial, Woolworths’ W.Outlet will return to Access Park in Kenilworth, Cape Town, as a permanent store on 9 October 2026, giving customers access to Woolworths fashion with even more value. The dedicated outlet will stock end-of-line and older fashion items from across the Woolworths store network. New products will arrive regularly,
Whether topping up, sending to family and friends, or gifting, Shoprite and Checkers customers can now purchase airtime, data and digital vouchers, all through Sixty60. Purchases are delivered instantly via SMS to either the sender or recipient and no minimum basket value is required. The offering includes airtime and data across all major mobile networks,
Stokvels are a significant part of South Africa’s financial landscape, with an estimated annual value of R50 billion. More than 800,000 active groups serve between 11 million and 11.5 million members. These range from burial societies and education stokvels to property investment groups and grocery stokvels that regularly shop at Makro. After months of saving
Proudly South African hard seltzer brand takes the next step in its retail growth journey October 2026 – Homegrown South African hard seltzer brand Nawty Water is expanding its retail footprint through a new listing with Pick n Pay, marking the next phase of growth for the locally built brand. Founded by Michael Tones and
The Shoprite Group has opened a new Checkers FX, UNIQ Clothing by Checkers and Petshop Science at Eastway Midstream Estate in Centurion, collectively creating 72 new employment opportunities in the area. In the coming weeks, this store will also become the first Checkers in Gauteng to introduce the retailer’s smart Xpress Trolleys, following successful trials
From restaurant table to supermarket trolley, Col’Cacchio’s retail move pays off What started with a fresh pizza range and a single SPAR Sea Point listing has grown into a new way for the 34-year-old restaurant brand to reach South African consumers. For more than 30 years, Col’Cacchio has been part of South Africa’s restaurant landscape.
The second State of the SMME in South Africa report found that almost one third (32.1%) of surveyed small businesses have been operating for more than two decades. At the same time the report, published by the Shoprite Group and based on research conducted by World Wide Worx among 800 small, medium and micro enterprises
Pick n Pay announced today that Spencer Sonn will join the company on 1 February 2027 as CEO-designate, working closely with CEO Sean Summers. Sonn is a highly experienced leader with deep operational retail experience, strong fresh food and grocery credentials, as well as impressive international experience. An integral part of Sean’s role was identifying
Boxer Superstores continues to make a meaningful difference in the communities it serves, with teams in Mmabatho and Saselamani recently reaching out to support those in need. Boxer Superstores Mmabatho donated groceries to the Omuntle Family, helping to ensure the family had access to essential food and nourishment during challenging times. The donation reflects the
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
Clicks is pioneering a new approach to loyalty in South Africa, expanding its iconic ClubCard loyalty programme to bring together three leading banking rewards programmes, retail cashback and gamified engagement into a single customer value platform. Building on its longstanding partnership with FNB eBucks, Clicks has welcomed Absa Rewards and Standard Bank UCount Rewards into
Grade 9 learners at Soshanguve Engineering School of Specialisation will gain hands-on agricultural experience through two new horticultural tunnels and a borehole, made possible through support from the Shoprite Foundation, and officially opened on 15 September 2026. The Soshanguve expansion follows the Foundation’s first horticultural tunnel project at Oosrand Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation,
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.
South Africans’ appetite for source of protein foods shows no sign of slowing and Woolworths is now offering yoghurt lovers a new way to add a source of protein to their day, with the launch of its full cream and low fat Greek-style yoghurt ranges. But don’t let the name fool you. While any yoghurt
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
Group sharpens its strategic focus around its market-leading premium Food business HIGHLIGHTS Commenting on the results, WHL Group CEO, Sam Ngumeni, said: “This was a tough year across our markets, with heightened economic pressure and weaker consumer demand. While our results reflect the resilience of our portfolio and the strength of Woolworths Food, it is not
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
Woolworths is voluntarily recalling WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo (6009233284823) with immediate effect. As part of our ongoing quality assurance processes, we identified an issue affecting a limited batch of the product, and initiated additional testing. Further testing identified the presence of Pluralibacter gergoviae, a bacterium sometimes found in wet manufacturing environments. While the risk to healthy individuals
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 –
Pick n Pay asap! has launched a new digital Wallet that gives customers instant access to refunds from their online grocery orders, but also allows them to use those funds to pay at physical Pick n Pay tills. When an item is adjusted, found to be out of stock, or refunded, the money is available
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
Shoprite has been named a Platinum winner in the 2026 Daily Sun Readers’ Choice Awards, taking the top spot in the Grocery Retailer (Supermarket / Hypermarket / Retail Chain) category. This recognition comes from the people who matter most: customers. Millions of South Africans rely on Shoprite for the food and household essentials they need, at prices
Woolworths has officially unveiled its Dainfern Square store as the first Food Emporium in Gauteng, bringing its flagship food retail concept to the region and marking the next chapter in the evolution of the retailer’s premium food offering. As Woolworths’ flagship food format, the Food Emporium brings together the retailer’s most extensive food offering in
The first halaal Checkers store in the Western Cape has opened in Athlone, Cape Town – offering shoppers a new destination for premium halaal products, fresh food and local favourites, within a culturally inclusive retail experience. Checkers Foods Crawford created 70 job opportunities within the local community, including 26 new positions. Working closely with the Muslim Judicial Council
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
