https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/182.html South Africa Retailers news 15 Retailers news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/182.html en-us Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:24:06 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shoprite-takes-majority-stake-in-tech-firm-ra-cellular-297987a Shoprite has finalised the acquisition of an initial 51% stake in South African technology and payments company R&A Cellular, giving the retailer a platform to expand its financial and value-added services into informal and semi-formal retail. 1-271360 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/arable-grows-container-farms-reach-spar-shelves-in-the-wcape-964524a As climate change, water scarcity and urbanisation place increasing pressure on South Africa's food system, one Western Cape agri-tech startup is taking a different approach to how fresh produce could reach consumers – by growing it inside shipping containers. 1-271294 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/adamis-partners-with-powertrade-to-modernise-eastern-cape-retail-operations-308968a After more than 120 years serving Cradock and surrounding communities, Eastern Cape retailer Adami’s is entering a new phase of growth through a partnership with Powertrade, combining its longstanding local presence with a more modern wholesale and hybrid retail model. 1-271293 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/truworths-annual-sales-slip-to-r218bn-in-cautious-retail-market-308908a Truworths International has reported a challenging year for fashion retail, with group retail sales declining 0.9% to R21.8bn for the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2026, as the retailer navigated changing consumer spending patterns and a more competitive trading environment. 1-271253 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/etwatwa-crossing-brings-community-focused-retail-to-daveyton-and-surrounds-853493a Etwatwa Crossing has opened its doors to shoppers in Etwatwa, Daveyton and surrounding communities, introducing a 17,976m2 retail centre designed around everyday shopping, essential services and local economic participation. 1-271229 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/checkers-opens-halaal-certified-store-in-athlone-cape-town-075615a Checkers is expanding its halaal retail footprint with the opening of its first fully halaal-certified store in the Western Cape, bringing a curated range of products and fresh-food offerings to shoppers in Athlone, Cape Town. 1-271227 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-retailers-are-betting-on-refill-964504a Refill shopping has been largely associated with independent zero-waste stores and environmentally conscious consumers willing to go out of their way to reduce packaging. Today, that picture is changing. 1-271224 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/as-grocery-budgets-tighten-spar-puts-reliable-value-in-focus-742772a With food still taking up a significant share of household spending, South African shoppers are looking for more than just discounts. Reliable prices, stocked shelves and consistent quality are becoming increasingly important when every grocery decision counts. 1-271112 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/2026-south-african-customer-experience-report-retailers-face-ai-visibility-risk-as-shoppers-compare-deals-742092a South African consumers are becoming more deliberate about where and how they spend, while AI is giving them new tools to compare products, prices and brands before they make a purchase. 1-271032 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/spur-corp-targets-50-more-restaurant-openings-in-sa-after-sales-exceed-r12bn-186426a Spur Corporation has reported a resilient financial performance for the year ended June 2026, with franchise restaurant sales increasing 6.9% to R12.3bn as the group expanded its footprint in South Africa and international markets. 1-271028 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Retailers South Africa