Engen has opened its 365th Café 365 at Engen Beacon Hill Convenience Centre in East London and remains on track to achieve its goal of 600 Café 365’s across its 1,000+ service station network by 2025. 5 Sep 2024
In an effort to encourage healthier eating habits, Pick n Pay has launched the Pick n Pay Live Well Club, an added benefit to the Smart Shopper loyalty programme. 4 Sep 2024
South African supermarket group Shoprite said on Tuesday, 3 September 2024, that full-year headline earnings rose by 7.2% and announced the sale of its furniture business to discount retailer Pepkor. 4 Sep 2024
One of South Africa's biggest grocery retailers, Shoprite, has agreed to sell its furniture business including the OK Furniture and House & Home brands to discount retailer Pepkor, the companies said on Tuesday, 2 September 2024. 3 Sep 2024
South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay said on Thursday, 29 August 2024, that proceeds from listing its discount grocery chain Boxer could total R8bn ($450m), according to its preliminary estimate. 2 Sep 2024
South African retail has experienced profound transformation over the past few years, with digital platforms and e-commerce reshaping consumer expectations. However, we are just in the earliest phases of digital transformation and SME retailers will need to be agile to keep up with emerging customer demands and new competitors. 30 Aug 2024
Toys R Us South Africa is demonstrating resilience in a challenging retail environment driven by market pressures. Despite numerous toy retailers facing closures and reduced operations, Toys R Us continues to sustain its operations and growth through strategic investments. 27 Aug 2024
Somerset Mall is now home to a new hub for outdoor enthusiasts, with the recent opening of a new Hi-Tec outdoor apparel store. 19 Aug 2024
Pick n Pay Clothing has unveiled its revamped flagship store in Durban, featuring a new design inspired by the essence of KwaZulu-Natal and a green star rating to minimise its environmental impact. 13 Aug 2024
UFC Middleweight Champion, Dricus du Plessis has partnered with Checkers to launch two locally produced products for sports enthusiasts and fans. 7 Aug 2024
South African upmarket fashion and food retailer Woolworths said it expects to report a decline of up to 32% in full-year total headline earnings on weak sales, as higher living costs continue to weigh on discretionary spend. 6 Aug 2024
Nicci Boutiques has reopened its flagship store in Hyde Park Corner, Johannesburg. As a long-standing fixture in one of South Africa’s premier shopping centres, Nicci Boutiques has transformed and updated the store. 24 Jul 2024
It was just four years ago during the pandemic – with consumers restricted to their homes and mall doors tightly shut, that online commerce began its unprecedented rise. This phenomenon left retailers thinking about the role of the actual store moving forward. 23 Jul 2024
Under Armour has announced the opening of its latest store at Pavilion Mall, Westville, Durban. This marks the 19th brand house store in South Africa. 9 Jul 2024
Retailers need to keep costs under control and reduce complexity in economic conditions that can best be described as uncertain and challenging. Yet, despite this, they need to give customers (and their employees) the kind of payment experience they demand. 11 Jun 2024
On 30 May 2024, Food Lover’s Market opened its R58m investment at Castle Gate Lifestyle Centre, which includes a signature Seattle Coffee Co and a Market Liquors outlet. 3 Jun 2024
Home of DIY, décor & home improvement Builders has officially opened its Builders Springfield store to bring convenience, quality and the widest assortment in building and home renovation materials to customers and tradespeople alike. 30 May 2024
Builders has announced the relocation of its Hermanus store to the corner of Mussell and Main Road (R43), a central location that makes it more accessible for customers in the area. 28 May 2024
Following a disappointing full year performance for FY24, Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers has unveiled the new board-approved six-point strategy to restore the Group’s core Pick n Pay supermarket business to profitability. 27 May 2024
For many retailers, winter is one of the weakest periods for retail trading in South Africa, however, a big data analysis commission by Capital Connect shows that retail sales tend to pick up in winter after the quiet autumn months. 23 May 2024
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