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Brand News | May 9, 2025

Exquisite Sixty60 ball-gown dazzles at Cape Winelands’ school

In the heart of the Western Cape Winelands, creativity is being stitched into the fabric of sustainability. Hesmari van Deventer (42), a mom from Montagu, transformed discarded Sixty60 and Checkers plastic shopping bags into dazzling, award-winning outfits – and a matching bouquet – in just four days.

Corporate News | Apr 29, 2025

East London local’s journey from stay-at-home mom to supermarket leader

As a stay-at-home mom of two with no prior retail experience, Reenyl Morrison ventured into the sector for the first time in 2002. Encouraged by her husband, who worked as a merchandiser, she pursued a job opportunity at Shoprite Nahoon in East London. Now a seasoned professional and the Branch Manager of Shoprite Mdantsane City, Morrison started as a casual General Assistant. With a natural curiosity and a strong work ethic, she quickly moved up the ranks from Cashier to Money Market Clerk and later to the cash office – all within her first year.

Corporate News | Apr 24, 2025

Small scale Angolan farmer reaches new heights with support from Shoprite

Since being onboarded as a supplier to Shoprite Angola in 2021, small-farmer Vida Fresh has grown exponentially, enabling them to not only supply produce locally, but also export to Shoprite’s Namibian and South African retail operations.

Consumer News | Apr 22, 2025

As budgets tighten, Shoprite continues to set the standard for affordable, nutrient-dense meals

As South African consumers continue to face mounting economic pressures, Shoprite has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping everyday basics accessible, offering some of the most competitively priced products in the market - without restrictions - while maintaining quality and nutritional value.

Consumer News | Apr 16, 2025

Up to 40% back on every Sixty60 shop with UCount Rewards

With up to 40% back in UCount Rewards points when shopping on Checkers Sixty60, South Africa's most generous giveback for on-demand shopping officially launched on Wednesday, 16 April. Standard Bank customers can now earn and redeem rewards on the Sixty60 app when buying groceries as well as over 10 000 general merchandise items, from air fryers to Apple Airpods, and have it delivered same-day within precise 60-minute windows.

Brand News | Apr 11, 2025

Petshop Science - where every day is Pet Day

In its relentless pursuit of value in a category dominated by specialist vet stores, Petshop Science has increased sales by 56.9% during its interim period (the 26 weeks ended 29 December 2024). Amidst the country's booming pet economy, with over 22 million pets on which consumers spend at estimated R8 billion annually, the Shoprite Group became the first local supermarket retailer to sell pet insurance in 2020, followed by the launch of standalone pet shops in 2021. "We saw a gap in the market to democratise pet care by making premium pet food and other veterinary-approved essentials available at supermarket prices," explains Willem Hunlun, Chief Operating Officer at the Group. "Customers continue to vote with their feet and wallets, and there is no doubt that our unwavering commitment to value has been instrumental in the rapid growth of Petshop Science. We are firmly on track to become the biggest pet business in South Africa."

Brand News | Apr 10, 2025

National championship wins for Shoprite and Checkers’ private label dairy products

Looking for South Africa’s best double cream yoghurt or Maas? Shoprite and Checkers’ private label products just scooped first place in seven categories at the 192nd SA Dairy Championships, including top honours for Crystal Valley Medium Fat Maas (produced by Douglasdale) as well as first time entrant, Forage and Feast Double Cream Yoghurt Green Melon & Mint (produced by Lactalis). The other winners are: Royale Full Cream Mixed Fruit & Custard Yoghurt, Dairy Corporation Forage and Feast Mozzarella Di Bufala, Zandam Cheese Crystal Valley Low fat UHT Milk, Dewfresh Crystal Valley Fat Free UHT Milk, Dewfresh Crystal Valley Low Fat Chunky Cottage Cheese Chives, Lancewood An additional 13 products from the Checkers Housebrand, Shoprite Ritebrand and Usave Ubrand ranges, were acknowledged with 2nd and 3rd place awards. A record-breaking 1 110 dairy products were entered for the 2025 edition of the SA Dairy Championships - the country’s largest, oldest, and most prestigious dairy awards.

Consumer News | Apr 4, 2025

An exclusive double tot for brandy connoisseurs on-the-go

Like the smooth blend of a superior spirit, Checkers LiquorShop and KWV have come together to bring Potstill brandy to discerning shoppers in a limited-edition disposable totcup.

CSI - Act For Change | Apr 3, 2025

From farm to fork: emerging farmers sell fresh produce at retailer's Market Day

Small-scale farmers from almost 60 community food gardens across Southern Africa delivered farm-fresh produce directly to customers during Shoprite and Checkers’ Market Day on Thursday, 3 April 2025.

Corporate News | Mar 31, 2025

New report offers key insights to unlock potential of South Africa’s SMMEs

A report commissioned by the Shoprite Group reveals the critical need for targeted support for female entrepreneurs and improved access to markets and resources in underrepresented regions of South Africa’s Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprise (SMME) sector.

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