Current African News
eBucks and Pick n Pay partner to offer greater value to South African consumers
Two of South Africa’s most loved and trusted brands, FNB and Pick n Pay, have teamed up to offer additional rewards to their joint customers, helping them save more on everyday essentials, groceries and clothing.
International retailers News
SPAR drives strategic turnaround with sale of Polish assets to Specjal
SPAR Group’s strategic turnaround plans continue to gather pace and open the door to core growth opportunities with the conclusion of a sale agreement for the disposal of SPAR Poland to local Polish retailer Specjal.
Spar reports growth of 3.3% as global retail sales reach €41.2 billion
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 at constant currency values.
Informal Retail in Africa: Could Technology be the Key Enabler?
Since the turn of the century and consistently for nearly a decade before the COVID-19 pandemic ravished global markets, Africa was home to the fastest growing economies. The shoots of positive growth it demonstrated afforded it the title of the “last frontier” for businesses seeking growth opportunities in an otherwise flattening global growth context.
Awards and achievements
Clicks ClubCard shines at the 2024 SA Loyalty Awards
Clicks ClubCard, South Africa’s oldest retail loyalty programme, has achieved two wins and three highly commended honours across multiple categories – including AI, data analytics, gamification, and retail programme of the year – at the annual South African Loyalty Awards, highlighting its pre-eminence in the loyalty space.
Massmart’s Trojan Pro Series Private Brand Wins Men’s Health Award
As more South Africans opt to train at home, the demand for higher quality home gym equipment has increased.
Sasol wins Petrol Stations: Forecourt Industry Award for third consecutive year in the 2024 Ask Afrika Orange Index
Proudly South African fuel brand Sasol has been named the customer experience winner in the Petrol Stations: Forecourt Industry for the third consecutive year, as measured in the 2024/2025 Ask Afrika Orange Index benchmark.
Going green
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 project that promises to change the way schools think about fund raising and the environment.
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 Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) licensed energy trader, Enpower Trading, to participate in the City of Cape Town’s renewable energy wheeling pilot.
Supplier Chain
Eskort is celebrating 107 years
Eskort, South Africa’s beloved pork brand, is turning 107 this year! As the leading antibiotic-free pork producer in the country, we’re marking this incredible milestone with a series of celebratory stunts that truly embody our legacy of quality, tradition, and innovation—all inspired by the magic number 107.
UK poultry industry as exports to South Africa restart
Playful bubble tea shops launch in selected Checkers supermarkets
Checkers is the first South African retailer to launch standalone bubble tea shops in its supermarkets following a partnership with Susu.
Consumer Commission launches investigation into Checkers' recalled Deli hummus products
By: Sinenhlanhla Masilela - IOL
The Consumer Commission (NCC) said that it will be conducting an independent investigation into the recalled Checkers Deli Hummus products following a detection of Listeria Monocytogenes,a foodborne bacteria.
Spar recalls Top Score Instant Porridge
The Spar Group has suspended of the Namibian-produced Top Score vanilla-flavoured instant maize porridge.
Fake fragrance frenzy: Dis-Chem pulls popular brand pending probe
By: Nick Wilson – Fin24
The US skincare and fragrance brand Sol de Janeiro has been a sustained viral sensation on social media, particularly TikTok, for some time.