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On The Move News
The Boxer Rewards Club is here!
After an exciting launch to South Africa in front of more than 800 guests at Boxer’s Head Off…
From flowers to fashion, a florist’s career blossoms with Pick n Pay clothing mentorship
Ilsé Vincent (32), a young event floral designer who grew up in the Northern Cape, took a bold leap…
Millions of South Africans can now be strongly rewarded for choosing healthier products
Pick n Pay's Smart Shopper loyalty programme has launched a new benefit to encourage healthier eati…
Chairperson Gareth Ackerman of Pick n Pay to retire
By: Julia Baker
Though no date has been announced for his retirement during the annual general mee…
Woolworths rolling out dark stores
By Myles Illidge - MyBroadband
Woolworths’ has introduced its first dark store to support its…
Awards and Achievments
Master Butchers bring global meat expertise to Shoprite and Checkers
Lumka Msithwa, Senior Meat Market Manager at Checkers Mount Richmore in Salt Rock, KZN.
Celebrating growth and innovation: Shoprite Group awards best suppliers of 2024
Comessa Food Services and Pasta & Me were among the standout suppliers at the Shoprite Group's…
26-year-old from Limpopo is Shoprite’s top truck driver
Frederick Chauke (26) from Tembisa, Gauteng was crowned National Driver of the Year after he outman…
Clicks Scoops Double Win at 2024 Sunday Times GenNext Awards
Clicks has been named the Coolest Specialist Health & Beauty Store and Clicks ClubCard the Cool…
Clicks ClubCard shines at the 2024 SA Loyalty Awards
Clicks ClubCard, South Africa’s oldest retail loyalty programme, has achieved two wins and three hi…
Legislation
NHI: Business gears up for possible legal battle as Ramaphosa set to make 'damaging' bill law
By: Ahmed Areff - News24
Business Unity SA (BUSA) has confirmed that it will consider legal a…
Electricity Regulation Bill will open competition in market, says Mantashe
By: Siyabonga Mkhwanazi - IOL
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says the E…
New Minimum Wage Set to Take Effect on March 1st, 2024. Here is what you should know
As the countdown to the implementation of the new minimum wage draws closer, the nation finds itsel…
Spar director fined R1 million after refusing numerous times to reinstate an employee
By: Brenda Masilela - IOL
The Johannesburg Labour Court has fined Spar director R1 million after h…
SARS wants to change VAT collection in South Africa – this is how
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published a discussion paper on ways to modernise the…
Wine and Liquor
Alcohol promotions set to boost Black Friday footfall in pubs, bars & restaurants
While retail remains the centrepiece of Black Friday, new data from CGA by NIQ On Premise User Surv…
Makro launches exclusive Jack Daniels Collection ahead of Festive Season
Massmart powered by Walmart is keenly focused on bringing customers great products from around the…
Women in Wine launches exclusive range at Shoprite
Women in Wine, a small enterprise in South Africa fully owned, controlled, and managed by a broad b…
Makro secures exclusive rights to SA’s most sought after liquor
This week, Makro has launched its Festive liquor catalogue for 2023 - which its buyers explain is c…
Checkers adds 41 new wines to Odd Bins range
Checkers has added 41 new limited edition wines to its Odd Bins collection, of which two were award…
Africa
Massmart says civil unrest cost the company R2.5 billion in stock damage, property replacement
Massmart said it would pay R650 million out of its own pocket after the looting in KwaZulu-Natal an…
Sasria pays Clicks R217m of KZN claim
South Africa’s leading beauty, health and lifestyle retailer Clicks yesterday dimmed its earnings f…
Africa Trade Week Launches Digital Exhibition Platform
Africa Trade Week, owned and operated by dmg Events in South Africa, announces that its 2021 editio…
Government’s plan to help businesses recover from looting and Covid-19 impact – including tax breaks
President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled plans to assist businesses caught up in the recent unrest in…
Going Green
Pick n Pay expands reverse vending machines to reward recycling behaviour
Get cash – in the form of Smart Shopper points - for your (recyclable) trash using Pick n Pay’s in-…
The Dis-Chem Foundation launches hydroponic garden to promote nutrition and address food insecurity
The Dis-Chem Foundation is passionate about improving the lives of South Africans, it is therefore…
Boxer creates sustainable income for school through innovative recycling project
Boxer has helped a school take a leap into self-sustainability through recycling thanks to a unique…
Woolworths invests over R17,5 million in renewable energy initiatives
Woolworths, has confirmed a further investment of over R17,5 million in renewable energy projects…
Shoprite joins City of Cape Town renewable energy wheeling pilot
By: BR Reporter – IOL Business Report
Shoprite Group has partnered with the National Energy Regula…
Suppliers News
Woolworths confirms avo shortage as logistics delays, harvesting hassles bite
By: Nick Wilson – News24
Retail group Woolworths confirmed on Wednesday (15/01/2025) it is experie…
Lucky Star owner Oceana denies link to counterfeit pilchards after raid, arrests
By: Marelise van der Merwe – News24
Lucky Star has distanced itself from a consignment of co…
Woolworths launches probe after counterfeit pilchards seized, 7 arrested
By Marelise van der Merwe – Fin24
Retailer Woolworths has launched its own probe into a counterfei…
The viral Dubai chocolate is now available in South Africa — are you willing to pay R400 for one?
By: Gerry Cupido – IOL Lifestyle
Remember the viral Dubai chocolate that everyone was ra…
Eskort is celebrating 107 years
Eskort, South Africa’s beloved pork brand, is turning 107 this year! As the leading antibiotic-free…
Research Tools
Top nutrition trends to watch in 2025
By: Vuyile Madwantsi - IOL
Like everything else in modern life, the landscape of food, health…
Checkers Sixty60 wipes floor with Pick n Pay Asap in delivery speed and price battle
By: Hanno Labuschagne - MyBroadband
MyBroadband recently pitted Checkers and Pick n Pay’s on-deman…
Top tips for consumers to combat escalating electricity prices.
As a cold front sweeps across South Africa, Kantar's fourth annual Mzansi check-in also revealed gr…
Drinks survey reveals Rooibos as a top choice among SA men
A national survey, released during Men’s Health Month, unveils fascinating insights into the bevera…
Consumers pay more at till for chicken, but farmers paid less, report finds
By: Given Majola - IOL
While consumers paid more to buy chicken between February and April this ye…
Retail Trading Results
Dis-Chem delivers into its strategic growth drivers and reports 16.3% increase in earnings
In the six-month period ending 31 August 2024, Dis-Chem reported Group revenue growth of 9.6% to R1…
Pick n Pay delivers early momentum on its turnaround plan
The Pick n Pay Group’s turnaround strategy is gaining traction with encouraging progress made acros…
Shoprite Group's affordability focus wins with customers
Reviewed results for the 52 weeks ended 30 June 2024 and cash dividend declaration
Woolworths expects 19% cut in full-year earnings
By Jacqueline Mackenzie – BusinessLive
Woolworths expects to report lower earnings for the fu…
Pick n Pay plunges 16% on JSE as stock adjusts for new rights offer
By: Tawanda Karombo – IOL Business Report
Pick n Pay share price dropped by 16% in mid-morning tra…