Shoprite’s Checkers Sixty60 continues to grow rapidly, creating more than 18,000 jobs over the past six years—including around 10,000 delivery drivers who collectively earned over R160 million in tips in the latter half of 2025.

The on-demand delivery platform delivered strong growth in its latest financial update. For the 26 weeks ending 28 December 2025, Sixty60’s sales climbed 35%, rising from R8.8 billion to R11.9 billion.

Customer adoption has also accelerated, with active users increasing by 20.1% in 2026—something Shoprite attributes to sustained consumer trust. The service maintained high performance levels, with nearly 95% of orders delivered on time, an average delivery window of under 35 minutes, and 97% of items meeting customers’ first-choice selections.

A major contributor to this efficiency is the fleet of drivers operating via Shoprite’s Pingo platform, which offers flexible, contract-based delivery work. During the latest interim period, these drivers shared roughly R160 million in tips. Based on a typical five-day workweek, that equates to about R123 per driver per day in tips.

Beyond delivery roles, the platform also supports jobs in-store for order picking, as well as operational and support staff.

Sixty60’s footprint has expanded significantly, with store coverage more than tripling in three years—from 266 locations in December 2022 to 894 by December 2025. While most are Checkers stores, the service now also operates from 67 Shoprite outlets. The Checkers Hyper offering is available at roughly 75% of delivery locations, enabling customers to order larger goods such as appliances and outdoor equipment.

Flat delivery fees and app innovation drive growth

Despite rising fuel costs, Sixty60 has kept its delivery fee largely unchanged at R36—just R1 higher than when the service launched in 2019.

While competitors like Takealot have adopted electric vehicles to cut costs, Sixty60 has so far only tested them. The retailer noted that EVs are not yet practical for widespread use in its delivery network, although alternative fleet options are still being considered.

On the technology front, the platform has broadened its product range and enhanced app functionality. Its specialised pet food delivery is now available at nearly 150 locations, alongside expanded health and wellness offerings.

The app has surpassed seven million downloads across major platforms and handled 56.2 million searches over the six-month reporting period, reflecting stronger engagement and improved product discovery.

A recent addition is Pixie, Sixty60’s AI-powered assistant, which uses customers’ past shopping habits to suggest items. Users can easily accept or dismiss these recommendations with simple swipe gestures, streamlining the shopping experience further.

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