After announcing that it would be embarking on a turnaround strategy to retain relevance in the African retail landscape, retailer Game today announced that all 115 stores across the country have been refreshed to provide consumers with a more appealing and intuitive store experience. This is an important move for the retailer, as physical stores
Conveniently located inside your local SPAR is a range of authentic, ready-made, and artisanal food choices The SPAR Group (Pty) Ltd South Africa has launched The FOOD STALL at SPAR which is rolling out across the deli service counters across many SPAR stores nationwide. The first FOOD STALL served customers in Ladysmith KwaZulu-Natal in April
Savvy retail entrepreneurs look at working capital as a means to shift their business to the next level. It is this perspective that puts the “opportunity” in opportunity capital and that empowers retail merchants to remain competitive and relevant. “We live in volatile times, with higher food and commodity prices, rising interest rates and changing consumer preferences, all
First RocoMamas Drive Thru launched Spur Corporation just launched its first RocoMamas Drive Thru in Little Falls, Johannesburg. This follows the successful launch of its first Spur Drive Thru in 2021. This is another step in the group’s strategy of expanding convenient and lucrative channels to meet customer requirements for their favourite meals through easy
Supa Ginja, a powder ginger beer business started in a North West garage, experienced dramatic growth during South Africa’s national lockdown with several alcohol bans as well as a deal with Shoprite. The product is a traditional ready mixed ginger beer powder that, when combined with water and allowed to ferment, turns into a unique
Nomanini (https://Nomanini.com), a fast-growing fintech platform in Africa, has today announced the launch of a new supply chain finance solution called StockNow that connects FMCGs and financial service providers to serve Africa’s informal retailers at scale. StockNow, an easy-to-use app for retailers developed by Nomanini, makes it possible for informal micro and small retailers to
One of the best kept secrets for South Africans over the age of 60 is that they can claim a discount at Makro stores every day of the week, and not only on a specific day – an offering that has been in place since the onset of COVID-19. “While we decided to make this
Spur Corporation welcomes government’s announcement on repealing COVID-19 regulations from 22 June 2022. This means that after two years and almost three months, we can finally remove masks! Based on the updated Government Gazette, we have issued the following guidance to our staff and franchisees. Offices Sanitiser stations will remain at the entrance for our
The Shoprite Group has launched Shoprite Next Capital, a business division dedicated to capacitate and grow commercially-viable SMMEs to further the Group’s continued efforts to give small suppliers access to its consumer market. As drivers of growth, job creation and innovation, SMMEs are crucial to the recovery of the South African economy, and Shoprite Next
South Africa’s leading ticketing platform Computicket has launched an innovative new offering called ‘Box Office’ to make its service more accessible and affordable to organisers of smaller events. Ticketing services have traditionally been limited to large event organisers who can afford a comprehensive offering. To solve this challenge, Computicket created Box Office: a new self-service
After Massmart acquired an 87.5% stake in on-demand multi-retailer marketplace, OneCart, in late 2021, the platform has experienced exponential Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) growth of over 200%. The name OneCart derives from the App’s core value proposition which enables customers to access a wide range of products from multiple retailers, in “one cart”. OneCart is
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on resources has driven increased inflation, impacting commodity pricing and operational costs across the globe. With this backdrop, SPAR’s collaborative approach to procurement and our Preferred Supplier agreements play an exceedingly impactful role in driving down operating costs and the total cost of ownership. The international coordination and scale
A 21-Year-Old and Ongoing Success Story In 2001 Argility entered into one of its longest running client relationships with Furnmart The Argility Technology Group (ATG) – with a thirty-five year plus history as a leading software developer and supplier to the retail and supply chain sectors, has announced that 2022 will mark the 21st anniversary
The high cost of food is a subject on everyone’s lips. Reasons for the increases range from the war in Ukraine to the weaker rand, and natural disasters such as the floods in KwaZulu-Natal – a province in which many South African factories are situated. JustMoney, which helps South Africans to educate themselves about managing
With no end in sight to the rising cost of living for South African consumers, shopping and spending habits continue to shift as cost saving becomes increasingly imperative. According to Massmart, the rising pressure on their wallets is pushing consumers to buy more private brand products as part of their routine shopping trips. “Investing into
As South African consumer budgets face increased pressure from all angles, it is no surprise that Game’s latest consumer survey found that 65% of respondents were feeling the pinch in their pockets compared to this time last year. With 83% of respondents confirming that they shop round for the best possible deals – groceries and
SPAR International announces plans to launch brand in Latin America SPAR, the world’s largest food retail voluntary chain, has seen annual retail sales break the €40 billion mark for the first time, today reporting global sales revenue of €41.2 billion for the year ending December 31st, 2021. The figures represent a 3.3% year-on-year increase in global sales revenue
Swift action by the Shoprite Group following the July 2021 unrest and the April 2022 floods in KwaZulu-Natal meant its supermarket operations were back up and trading in record time – and Shoprite Technology played a critical role in making this happen. After last month’s devastating floods, Shoprite Technology managed to get stores and the
Spaza shops are the backbone of many underserviced township and rural communities in South Africa, personifying the very spirit of free economic trade valued by small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMME). But growth in the sector has remained largely stagnant since 2008, pointing to the need for greater business support to unlock their full economic
Ladysmith shoppers will now be able to order groceries from the comfort of their homes as Checkers launches its Sixty60 on demand one-hour grocery delivery service at The Square Shopping Centre in Ladysmith, Kwa-Zulu Natal. Known for its ease of use, the customer response to Sixty60 has been exceptional and following its launch late in
Shoprite created 20 new jobs with the opening of its supermarket in Tshepiso Shopping Centre, Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg. This new store offers customers a convenient shopping experience and access to several in-store fresh food departments including a Meat Market, Hot & Cold Foods Deli, Bakery, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, as well as 8 pay points. Customers
Tableview motorists, residents and beachgoers are set to reap the delicious benefits of a 24-hour Woolworths Foodstop, which has been added to the recently upgraded Engen Rietvlei Convenience Centre. Engen Rietvlei, which officially re-opened on 7 April, is located at 2 Pentz Drive in Tableview and offers a diverse range of products and services, including
1. INTRODUCTION Mr Price is pleased to announce that on 12 April 2022 it entered into transaction agreements (the “Agreements”) to acquire 70% (“Sale Shares”) of Blue Falcon Trading 188 (Proprietary) Limited (“Blue Falcon”), which owns the Studio 88 group of businesses (the “Studio 88 Group” or the “Business”), from RMB Ventures Six (Proprietary) Limited
Months of much behind-the-scenes work has resulted in the full integration of Baby City into the Dis-Chem operations. “There has been a comprehensive focus on reinforcing the Baby City brand, which was already well-established as the unrivalled leader in its category, while strengthening the offering to shoppers to continually improve the Baby City customer experience,”
Krispy Kreme doughnuts are now available at even more convenient store locations nationwide thanks to a partnership with FreshStop, SA’s largest and fastest-growing convenience store retail brand. The agreement sees the prominent doughnut brand expanding its national footprint and further growing its South African customer base. The brand’s ethos of ‘hand-crafted doughnuts, delivered fresh daily’
Checkers is opening its first new format Checkers Foods supermarket in the Western Cape, bringing top quality food and exclusive brands to the historic town of Franschhoek. The 1 000m² Checkers Foods store has a unique look-and-feel designed to honour the style and charm of Franschhoek and the architecture of the building in which it
SPAR Saudi Arabia in January 2022 opened two more modern SPAR Supermarkets within one week, as part of their ongoing investment in retail. The new stores are located in the capital city Riyadh. 90 SPAR colleagues manage the two stores, increasing career opportunities within SPAR Saudi Arabia for those interested in retail. The modern supermarket
Mtembeni Jange (39), from Umtata in the Eastern Cape, discovered his passion for retail – specifically the buying and selling of goods – while participating in Entrepreneurship Day as a teenager in high school. After finishing school, he pursued his dream and enrolled for a 1-year Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (WRSETA)
Usave opened a new supermarket in Wesbank, Cape Town this week, creating new jobs for residents from the area. Usave Wesbank offers customers unrivalled value for money with a good range of quality, everyday products and services including Ubrand, Usave’s own product range which guarantees 100% quality and satisfaction. Customers can also save time by
Following the period of unrest in July, which affected 10 of its stores, African retailer Game began revamping some of its best-performing affected stores in line with its overall turnaround strategy – Retail Reimagined. This week, the retailer welcomes shoppers to visit its stores in Jabulani Mall in Soweto and Chris Hani Crossing Mall in
More than 97% of South African retail sales in 2020 took place in the physical realm, where customer experience is the defining success factor. So notes Ulana van Biljon, COO of SA REIT Emira Property Fund (JSE: EMI), who believes that the key to success for retailers and mall owners in 2022 is engaging, enjoyable
For almost 90 years, SPAR has been at the heart of local communities, meeting the needs of local shoppers, often as multi-generational family businesses. There has never been a greater need for SPAR’s community support as we continue to face difficulties and uncertainties across the globe as the pandemic continues. From the volcano eruption in
Shoppers can now benefit from store credit at one of Cape Town’s most sought-after experiential retail stores RCS, the consumer finance arm of global bank BNP Paribas, has announced its latest partnership with WE ARE EGG, the award-winning, “phygital” concept store that is reimagining the South African retail landscape with its unique collaborative, omni-channel approach.
Checkers, the first South African supermarket to launch a pet shop, has opened its 10th Petshop Science store in just seven months and will have 12 standalone stores by the end of the year. This follows the recent openings of the first standalone Checkers Little Me baby store, the smaller format Checkers Foods store as well as the new MediRite
SPAR South Africa has once again been announced as the winner of the prestigious Rural and Township Development category for its Rural Hub Programme at the prestigious 2021 ABSA Business Day Supplier Development Awards. The Awards celebrate companies that are building a better South Africa. 2021 is the second year in a row that the
Investment into developing world-class stores by independent SPAR South Africa retailers created another two great SUPERSPAR Supermarkets opened in KwaZulu Natal province. Both offer a great shopping experience, excellent quality products, several service departments, and modern fixtures. SUPERSPAR in Umkomaas In the busy centre of this small town, the supermarket was expanded and modernised in
Small businesses across the country are turning to non-interest bearing financing options in an effort to secure growth funding ahead of the festive season. The increase in uptake of these products speaks to a more optimistic outlook this year, says independent mobile payments, insights, loyalty and rewards platform, Zapper. “Feedback from our merchants who are
Customer demands for Checkers supermarkets in their neighbourhoods inspired the newly launched, smaller format Checkers Foods which today opened its first store in Gauteng. Checkers Foods at the Weltevreden Park Shopping Centre in Roodepoort has created 71 new jobs, and with three more neighbourhood stores scheduled to open in early 2022, Checkers continues to create
Checkers is launching its first standalone Little Me store with a range of top baby brands, including maternity wear exclusively designed and manufactured by local supplier, Cherry Melon. The affordable Miyu range, exclusive to Little Me, includes a selection of top-selling, quality basics which Cherry Melon is renowned for. (Watch video here.) Checkers is the
Not only has it retained its Coolest Mall status in the 2021 Sunday Times Generation Next Awards for the fourth consecutive year, but Mall of Africa has also scooped a total of nine wins in categories across the board – one Gold, three Silver and six Bronze awards – at the annual South African Council
There has been some debate around whether Black Friday is relevant in South Africa, especially given the consumer’s stretched budget in 2021 – which was put under further pressure last week as the repo rate rose to 25 basis points. However, a consumer survey carried out by African retailer, Game Stores, found there may even
‘Value’, ‘health and nutrition’, ‘snackification’ – driving consumer trends Tiger Brands, South Africa’s largest food producer, has introduced a host of new and relevant innovations to its extensive product portfolio in response to rapidly evolving consumer needs and trends. These innovations target areas becoming critical drivers for consumer buying habits, including value, health and nutrition,
South African retailers are expected to ring up around R11.3 billion rand in additional sales over the period of November as consumers splash out on Black Friday deals, with general dealers expected to capture a 55% (R6.2 billion) share of the value. That’s according to new research conducted by the Bureau of Market Research on
Recognising the key role that digitisation is playing in the financial lives of more and more of its customers, South Africa’s leading fuel and convenience retailer Engen is prioritising electronic payment solutions at the core of its customer offering. With over 3.4 billion litres of fuel pumped from Engen forecourts in 2020, or approximately 25%
Supermarkets RSA The Group’s core business, Supermarkets RSA, increased sales by 11.6%. It is worthwhile noting this growth was achieved notwithstanding the following factors and their significant impact on the quarter: – The mandated closure of the segment’s LiquorShop business, which due to South African COVID-19 lockdown regulations was not able to trade for 48
This year’s Black Friday event, which has emerged to become a major highlight on the South African calendar, is expected to bring in higher sales volumes than last year as many retailers that were hard hit by decreased consumer spend in 2020 have started offering their specials ahead of schedule, giving consumers more time to
From cool couches to top of the line electronics, pressies for the holiday season and pool accessories as summer waves at us, Black Friday (BF) 2021 looks set to be a biggie as shoppers return to malls to take advantage of some serious specials, while post-pandemic ‘professional’ online fundi’s get to grips with exploring and
Checkers has announced the coming together of two award winning tech innovations, Checkers Sixty60 and the Xtra Savings rewards programme. Thousands of Xtra Savings deals are now available on the Sixty60 app for home delivery nationwide. “Customers have been asking us to offer all of the Xtra Savings deals they love in our stores on
The group is presently finalising its interim financial results for the six months ended 2 October 2021 (the Period). These will be announced on the JSE Stock Exchange News Service (SENS) on or about Thursday 25 November 2021. Shareholders are advised that headline earnings per share (HEPS) is likely to be between 30% and 40%
A Q3 consumer survey by retailer, Game, has found that despite 2021 being a challenging year economically, 67% of South African consumers are hoping to find the best possible deals on popular items this month – as retailers launch their plans for Black November. The survey found that groceries and essential items (77%), appliances (63%)
