Boxer Opens Tongaat Distribution Centre, Expanding Supply Chain Strength and Capacity

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Boxer has officially opened its newest and seventh Distribution Centre (DC) in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, marking another major step forward in the company’s fast-growing national supply chain network. Co-owned 50/50 with long-standing property development partners JT Ross Property Group, the 32,000 square metre Boxer Tongaat DC stands as a testament to strategic collaboration, operational excellence, and

Pick n Pay Opens its First Hypermarket in Pietermaritzburg

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Pick n Pay opened its first Hypermarket in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday, 23 September, following the conversion of its existing Supermarket at Midlands Liberty Mall. This investment marks a significant transformation of the former Pick n Pay Supermarket into a full-scale Hypermarket – delivering a brand-new, one-stop shopping experience for customers in Pietermaritzburg and the greater KwaZulu-Natal region.

Agrimark Revamps Philippi Branch to Support Farmers

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Philippi’s semi-rural agricultural and farming zone, which comprises the Philippi Horticultural Area, remains a lifeline for Cape Town’s fresh produce supply and food security – and businesses that support the farmers in this area play a vital role in protecting this important food production asset. Known as Cape Town’s food basket, Philippi produces up to

Pick n Pay Celebrates Opening of 400th Clothing Store in South Africa

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PnP Clothing has reached a major milestone with the opening of its 400th stand-alone store at Westgate Mall in Roodepoort, Gauteng. This landmark moment marks more than two decades of consistent growth for the brand and reflects its increasing relevance in South Africa’s dynamic retail landscape. Despite rising input costs and constrained household spending, South

Walmart Announces Stores in South Africa

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Walmart announced its plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa later this year. This strategic move underscores Walmart’s commitment to making high-quality, affordable merchandise accessible to more customers. It also follows Walmart’s first Growth Summit held in April, which featured suppliers from 12 countries across the continent with incredible innovations and products made, grown

Shoprite Group Opens 500th Usave Store in South Africa

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The 500th Usave supermarket in South Africa opened in Hopefield, Western Cape today – marking a major milestone in the Shoprite Group’s continued mission to expand access to affordable goods and services in more communities across the country and beyond. Launched in 2003 under the leadership of now-CEO Pieter Engelbrecht, Usave has become a critical part of the Group’s

Spur Lifts Dividend 40% on Strong Brands, Loyalty

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Restaurant franchise group Spur Corporation increased headline earnings by 16.5% to R275 million for the year to June 2025 as the group’s market-leading brand portfolio delivered a strong trading performance in the weak consumer spending environment. The full year dividend was increased by 40.4%, to 299 cents per share, as the directors showed their confidence

Shoprite Group Brings Convenience to Durbanville, with Six New Stores  

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The Shoprite Group is bringing next level convenience to the people of Durbanville and surrounds, with the opening of a Checkers supermarket as well as five standalone stores – Checkers LiquorShop, Checkers Little Me, Checkers Outdoor, Petshop Science and the Northern Suburbs’ first UNIQ clothing by Checkers store – at new shopping destination, Groot Phesantekraal View.   All six stores opened on

Two Loyalty Programmes, Double The Value – Pick n Pay’s Burger Friday Delivers For Customers

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Pick n Pay and FNB’s Burger Friday has set a new benchmark for customer and loyalty rewards with its discounted Burger Friday deal. The collaboration between two of South Africa’s leading loyalty programmes – Smart Shopper and eBucks – is delivering double the value to customers by combining their benefits. It also forms part of

Woolies and Engen Open 100th Foodstop – Bigger, Better Convenience

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Woolworths and Engen are marking a major milestone in their long-standing partnership with the launch of the 100th Woolworths Foodstop, now open at the Engen Sandton Convenience Centre on Katherine Street in Johannesburg. This isn’t just another store opening – it’s a celebration of more than 25 years of collaboration between two homegrown brands that

Takealot Expands Pickup Points at Pick n Pay as Shoppers Flock to Convenient Collection Option

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Takealot and Pick n Pay are rolling out more convenient Pickup Points in Pick n Pay supermarkets as a growing number of South Africans collect their Takealot orders while doing their grocery shopping. What began with just two pilot locations in 2023 has expanded to 30 Takealot Pickup Points in Pick n Pays across the

New Flagship DC Fuels Shoprite’s Longest-Ever Promotion

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The Shoprite Group’s 29 distribution centres across the country – including its newest state-of-the-art 94 000 m2 Riverfields facility – have ramped up operations for this year’s longest promotional campaign, Checkers’ XXL Savings, that offers over R45 million in savings to customers every day for six weeks straight (9 June to 20 July).   In 2024, the XXL

Robust Trading Drives 67% Surge in Lewis Group Operating Profit

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Lewis Group reported a 66.9% increase in operating profit to R1.2 billion for the year to March 2025, driven by strong credit sales, expanding margins and robust growth in the debtors’ portfolio, while satisfactory paying customers reached a new record high. The group’s operating margin improved significantly, increasing by 790 basis points from 14.8% to

Pick n Pay Delivers on First Year of Multi-Year Recovery Plan

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Pick n Pay’s turnaround is taking shape as the retailer reports a year of recovery after solving its debt challenges and driving a like for like sales recovery in its core Pick n Pay supermarkets. “There are no surprises in this result, we are meeting the guidance that we have given every 6 months, making

West Pack New Owners Unveil Bold Franchise Expansion Plan

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West Pack, one of South Africa’s most recognisable retail brands, has new owners after entering business rescue proceedings in 2024. The brand’s new owners recently announced their big plans for West Pack, specifically focusing on its franchise model. West Pack entered voluntary business rescue in June 2024 after its board of directors adopted a resolution

First SPAR Supermarket Opens its Doors in Rwanda

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The license to operate the SPAR brand exclusively in Rwanda was granted to a local retail business – Sawa Citi. The first SPAR branded store has now opened in the suburb of Nyarutarama, located in the Rwandan capital city of Kigali. Entry into the Rwandan marketThe introduction of the internationally recognised SPAR brand to Rwanda

Makro Expands Footprint with 23rd Store in Gonubie, Eastern Cape

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Massmart’s Makro is set to open its 23rd store on the 23rd of April, this time in Gonubie, East London. This is the first time Makro is opening a new store since 2019, and this expansion brings the retailer’s signature value, selection, and convenience to a thriving local business hub known for its family-friendly atmosphere

JYSK Opens in Morocco Marking First Entry in Africa

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JYSK opens the first two stores in Casablanca, Morocco. The opening not only establishes JYSK’s presence in Africa but also marks a significant milestone as the company expands into its 50th country. JYSK has officially entered Africa, marking a new chapter in the Danish home furnishing company’s international expansion as the first two stores open

South Africa’s Vida e Caffè to Open In-Store Cafès at SPAR Convenience Stores

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The Cape Town-based coffee chain will roll out fully staffed concession stores across selected sites within the convenience chain in South Africa. Vida e Caffè has unveiled a new partnership to open cafès within SPAR convenience stores in South Africa. Founded in Cape Town in 2001, Vida e Caffè is South Africa’s largest branded coffee

Pick n Pay Celebrates New Store Opening as Turnaround Takes Shape

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Pick n Pay opened a new supermarket at Westown Square, a mixed-use development in Shongweni, KwaZulu-Natal. A Pick n Pay Clothing and Liquor store will also open in the centre. The new store introduces key features that Pick n Pay is incorporating into its refreshed store format, aimed at enhancing the customer experience. These include

Retailability Sells Legit, Swagga, Style and Boardmans to Pepkor

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Retailability Limited, a private owned retail group that specialises in affordable apparel and lifestyle products has entered into a transaction agreement with Pepkor who are seeking to expand their market share in adult wear. The transaction includes 462 stores that operate across South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Eswatini. “This is a great deal for

Retailer’s Market Day Creates Unique Opportunity for Emerging Farmers 

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Small-scale farmers from more than 60 community food gardens across Southern Africa will have a unique opportunity to sell their fresh, organically grown produce directly to customers at selected Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets at the retailer’s Market Day on 3 April 2025. By providing a direct route to market, Market Day helps emerging farmers generate an income, develop critical

Taco Bell Expands into South Africa as Part of Global Growth Strategy

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Taco Bell has a plan to ignite international growth, expanding its global footprint from 1150 locations to more than 3000 restaurants outside the US by 2030. The brand plans to enter nine new countries including France, Greece and South Africa, and accelerate growth in its existing India, Australia, Spain and UK markets. The other six

Tiger Brands Boosts Sustainability of Township Enterprises

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Two emerging black-owned enterprises have been assisted in growing their presence in the local township economy through Tiger Brands’ business support and market access initiative. Local start-up creative agencies, Bloodline and Barcode, are the recipients of a Tiger Brands Enterprise Supplier Development business support and mentorship package designed to help grow informal businesses into sustainable

FNB Expands Partnership With Pick n Pay, Naming It as eBucks’ Primary Retail Partner

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FNB and Pick n Pay are proud to announce the expansion of their partnership to add more value for all their FNB and RMB Private Bank’s customers. The bank’s retail and commercial customers will all earn up to 30% of their spend back in eBucks when using Pick n Pay’s asap! on-demand delivery service, and up

Massmart Growth Summit Generates Interest From Suppliers Across Africa

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Last month, retail group Massmart announced that it would be hosting its inaugural Growth Summit in partnership with parent company, Walmart. The summit provides opportunity for Africa-based suppliers who manufacture, grow or assemble on the continent to connect directly with the appropriate Massmart buyers. Altogether, over 300 suppliers based in countries across the continent completed

Mall of Africa Achieves EDGE Advanced Certification for Sustainability

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Attacq Limited (“Attacq”), the JSE-listed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and strategic development partner of Waterfall City, proudly announces that its flagship retail asset, Mall of Africa, has achieved the prestigious Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) Advanced Certification. This milestone, achieved through ongoing collaboration with Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (Nedbank CIB), makes

KAL Group Delivers Promising Quarterly Performance

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KAL Group, one of South Africa’s leading agri, fuel & convenience speciality retailers listed on the JSE, has delivered a solid start to the first three months of the 2025 financial year (Q1 or this period), and, encouraged by green shoots emerging in the operating environment, is cautiously optimistic about the 2025 outlook. “Our streamlined

Highlighting SPAR Brand Growth Across Africa

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The SPAR brand is present across more than 48 countries with over 14,000 stores operating worldwide. On the African continent, new store openings in various formats across Cameroon, Zimbabwe, and South Africa reflect how local retailers continue to meet the needs of their customers. SPAR South AfricaIn mid-December, the SUPERSPAR Supermarket Mondlo celebrated its grand

UK’s Pret A Manger to make South Africa debut in February 2025

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UK coffee and food-to-go chain Pret A Manger will make its South Africa debut on 14 February 2025 with an outlet in Johannesburg’s up-market Melrose Arch neighbourhood. Pret, which signed a licensing agreement with private equity firm Millat Group in February 2024, said the upcoming launch marks a significant milestone in its international expansion and

Engen Pumps More Convenience with pudo Partnership

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Engen is excited to announce a partnership with pudo, South Africa’s innovative smart locker and courier solution provider; a collaboration that aligns with Engen’s commitment to delivering smarter solutions, differentiated products, and unparalleled convenience for its valued customers. Pudo, short for pick up drop off, is transforming the courier industry with its growing network of smart

ZURU Revolutionises Toy Retail With Bold In-Store Branding Across Leading South African Retailers

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ZURU is reshaping the South African toy retail landscape with its innovative in-store branding across major outlets such as Checkers, Toys R Us, and Toy Kingdom. This strategic move highlights ZURU’s commitment to creating visually impactful spaces within retail environments, driving shopper engagement, and enhancing the customer experience. “We are thrilled to be the first

Pick n Pay South Africa Posts Wider Loss but Sees Recovery Ahead

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Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay, South Africa opens a new tab. On Monday, it reported a wider half-year loss, reflecting trading losses in its core supermarket business alongside higher borrowing costs. Still, it said its full-year performance would be stronger. The country’s third-biggest grocery retailer reported a loss before tax and capital items of 1.1 billion rand

Pick n Pay Delivers Early Momentum on Its Turnaround Plan

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Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay’s turnaround strategy is gaining momentum, showing strong progress across key initiatives, including solid performance from Boxer and improved results in Pick n Pay supermarkets. The Group’s interim results, published today, highlight significant sales growth in Pick n Pay Clothing and Pick n Pay Online. As anticipated, the first six months of FY25

Float: Credit Card Holders in South Africa Reveal Shopping Trends

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Float

Float, Africa’s first card-linked instalment platform has unveiled the latest shopping trends among credit card holders using its payment method. With an impressive average order value of close to R10,000, order values through the platform significantly exceeds those of the regular buy now pay later model, which typically ranges between R1,000 and R1,400. The latest

Trade Intelligence: Mid-Year Insights on SA’s Grocery Retailers

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Trade Intelligence

Trade Intelligence’s bi-annual Corporate Retail Comparative Report (CRCR) offers a detailed analysis of the comparative performance of South Africa’s six major grocery retail companies – Shoprite Holdings, The SPAR Group, Pick n Pay Stores, Woolworths Holdings, Clicks Group, and Dis-Chem Pharmacies. This second edition for 2024 covers the reporting period of the first half of

NakedCherry Expands to Cape Town: New Franchise Store at V&A Waterfront

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NakedCherry is excited to announce the opening of its newest franchise store in the vibrant V&A Waterfront, located at The Pavilion, Corner Portswood and Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001. This expansion marks a significant milestone in NakedCherry’s mission to deliver high-quality beauty and skincare products across South Africa and beyond. Known

Trade Intelligence Retail Conference 2024 – Bringing the Industry Together in Challenging Times

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Trade Intelligence

Trade Intelligence (Ti) marked its 20th anniversary by hosting the annual Ti Retail Conference on the 12th of September. With an impressive lineup of speakers and panellists, the conference once again demonstrated Ti’s role in bringing the industry together, offering practical insights and creating a space for collaboration and knowledge exchange. Four key themes emerged

Gen AI: Easing the Burden of Consumer Decision-Making – Accenture

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By Junaid Kleinschmidt, digital marketing strategy and intelligence lead for Accenture, Africa The South African retail landscape is contending with a range of challenges, such as high unemployment, severe inflation, shrinkflation, and the lingering effects of Covid-19. These pressures have transformed consumer expectations and added layers of complexity to their shopping decisions. Retailers must now

South African Retailers Have Arrived at an E-commerce Crossroads

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South African Retailers

South Africa’s e-commerce landscape has arrived at an important juncture. The explosive growth observed during the pandemic years has slowed down somewhat and consumer spending power has faltered amid low economic growth and a global cost of living crisis. At the same time, competition is heating up. Asian retailers such as Shein and Temu are

LG Electronics SA Launches Online Store, Redefining Digital Shopping

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LG Electronics

LG Electronics South Africa recently took a giant leap into the future of shopping with their online store which will forever change how South Africans buy their favourite tech. This is not just another e-commerce site—it is a bold move, changing the digital landscape and marking a new chapter in LG’s South African journey, says

The Enduring Power of Sa’s Independent Grocery Trade – Trade Intelligence

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New research underscores the enduring strength and intricate dynamics of South Africa’s independent grocery trade, from big wholesalers to spazas, thriving amid two decades of retail shifts. When retail research business Trade Intelligence was founded in 2004, the formal grocery retail space was dominated by the ‘Big Six’ – Pick n Pay, Shoprite, SPAR, Woolworths,

“Tu-Sort Garage NA Shell Lubricants” Promotion Empowers Mechanics Countrywide

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Tu-sort Garage na Shell Lubricants is a countrywide promotion that is empowering garage owners and mechanics by rewarding them with an upgrade of tools at their locations to elevate their workspace and educate them on genuine Shell Lubricants. The mechanics and garage owners can register by dialing 459200# and following the prompts to participate in

Engen Celebrates 700th Quickshop & Co Milestone

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Engen, South Africa’s biggest fuel and convenience retailer, opened its 700th Quickshop & Co store at Engen Summit Convenience Centre in Midrand on 1st August 2024. Located at 386 Olifantsfontein Rd, Engen Summit is designed to serve the early risers, the late-night cravers and the busy bees navigating life’s hectic schedules. Operating 24/7, the site’s

bpSA Redefines Convenience to Meet Customer Needs With New Retail Initiatives

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bp Southern Africa (bpSA) has announced three initiatives in response to market demands – a revamped store design and offer, an inhouse loyalty programme as well as a low carbon battery rental service “Our investment in new convenience offerings, in the year bpSA celebrates 100 years of doing business in South Africa, is testament to

SPAR Zimbabwe Monthly Clean-Ups Continue to Be a Success

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On the first Friday of each month, SPAR Zimbabwe retailers take part in a clean-up in their local communities. This initiative further engrains SPAR Zimbabwe’s roots in the local community. Monthly clean-upSPAR Supermarkets take part in this clean-up alongside other stakeholders over a period of two hours. As well as keeping the local community clean,

Women in Wine Launches Exclusive Range at Shoprite

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Founded by 20 professional black women from diverse backgrounds in viticulture, Women in Wine marks a shift in the traditionally male-dominated wine industry, committed to opening doors for women, including vineyard workers and their families. Advocating for women’s inclusion in leadership roles, Women in Wine have established the Farm Worker Women’s Trust, collaborating with strategic

Makro Doubles Comparable Online Grocery Essentials Sales

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As the pace of digital adoption increases in our country, more and more South Africans are browsing and shopping online to ensure they get the best prices. In light of this rise in comparative shopping behaviour and the current challenging consumer environment, Makro has redoubled its efforts to help customers save money so they can

Forging a New Path Under the Agrimark Banner

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In October 2024, Forge stores, operating in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), are changing to Agrimark, a move which promises exciting opportunities for both customers and communities. This change is part of Agrimark’s strategic drive to create a unified brand identity across all regions, integrating the KZN branches with Agrimark. “Forge and Agrimark share a similar product range

Massmart Launches ECONO Samp in Continued Drive to Help Customers Save Money

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The cost of living remains challenging for South African consumers many of whom are hard pressed to meet monthly expenses for basic food items. This situation is typically exacerbated in winter where people need to consume more calories. Consistent with its objective to ‘help customers to save money and live better’, Massmart continues its drive