CSI NEWS | 16 October 2024

World Food Day – South Africa’s food security at lowest point in over a decade

According to the South African Food Security Index 2024, developed by two economists from the University of Stellenbosch, food security is at its lowest point in over a decade.

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CSI - Act For Change | Oct 18, 2024
Over 60 community food gardens sell fresh produce at Shoprite and Checkers’ Market Day

Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets across South Africa hosted over 60 community food gardens for Market Day, giving them the opportunity to sell their fresh produce directly to the public on Thursday 17 October 2024.

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Consumer News | Oct 10, 2024
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.

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Corporate News | Oct 4, 2024
Shoprite Group opens 100th Petshop Science store in just over three years

Today the Shoprite Group opened its 100th Petshop Science store, with the opening of its newest location in Glen Marais, Kempton Park. It became the first local retailer to launch standalone pet shops in April 2021 in response to the country’s booming pet economy.

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CSI - Act For Change | Oct 1, 2024
Khayelitsha’s healing oasis for the elderly

In the heart of Khayelitsha in the Western Cape, the food garden at the Neighbourhood Old Age Homes (NOAH) has become a sanctuary for elderly community members. This little green oasis has become a source of nutritious produce, but more importantly, of friendship and fellowship among the people who tend to it.

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Corporate News | Sep 26, 2024
Strand now home to Helderberg’s first Checkers Foods

Strand is home to the first Checkers Foods to open its doors in the Helderberg district. Conveniently located at The Junction (previously Koopsentrum) in Beach Road, the store has created 22 new job opportunities.

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Consumer News | Sep 25, 2024
A promise kept for 45 years

One of South Africa’s most trusted brands, Shoprite, this week set out to remind customers it continues to stand firm on a PROMISE originally made 45 years ago – when the supermarket chain first opened its doors – to provide people with access to essential goods and service at the lowest prices, even in the most challenging economic times.

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Corporate News | Sep 23, 2024
Usave wins SAPRO award for best recycled plastic product

Usave secured the Overall Winner position at the 2024 South African Plastic Recycling Organisation (SAPRO) Awards and won Gold in the Rigid Plastic category for its Ubrand Safety-First Thin Bleach bottle.

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CSI - Act For Change | Oct 16, 2024
World Food Day – South Africa’s food security at lowest point in over a decade

According to the South African Food Security Index 2024, developed by two economists from the University of Stellenbosch, food security is at its lowest point in over a decade.

READ MORE
Consumer News | Sep 25, 2024
A promise kept for 45 years

One of South Africa’s most trusted brands, Shoprite, this week set out to remind customers it continues to stand firm on a PROMISE originally made 45 years ago – when the supermarket chain first opened its doors – to provide people with access to essential goods and service at the lowest prices, even in the most challenging economic times.

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Consumer News | Sep 23, 2024
Checkers Little Shop is back and goes Xtra!

Checkers Little Shop is back by popular demand, and this time with its largest ever collection of 44 collectable miniatures to surprise and delight both young customers and adults alike. The new minis are made from 100% recycled plastic, and to make playtime Xtra special, some of them also offer fun new features, including glow-in-the-dark, scratch and sniff, sparkle and much more.

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Brand News | Sep 2, 2024
Checkers teams up with healthy eating advocate Jamie Oliver to endorse Discovery Vitality HealthyFood partnership

Checkers has joined forces with world-renowned chef and healthy eating advocate Jamie Olivier to endorse its new partnership with Discovery Vitality’s HealthyFood benefit that officially launches on 1 September.

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Brand News | Aug 7, 2024
Checkers and UFC champ Dricus du Plessis join forces to support local

In-between preparing for his highly anticipated fight later this month, UFC Middleweight Champion, Dricus du Plessis, has partnered with Checkers to launch two locally produced products for sports enthusiasts and fans.

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Corporate News | Jul 10, 2024
Small haircare business makes big moves following deal with Checkers

Nigel-born entrepreneur Zano Mnguni is expanding his 100% black-owned haircare business after striking a deal to supply selected Checkers and Checkers Hyper stores in Gauteng. In less than a year, Zee Afro Hair went from supplying just five to 15 stores.

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Brand News | Jun 22, 2024
Checkers Sixty60 brings a taste of home

As the Springboks prepare for their showdown against Wales at Twickenham, Checkers Sixty60 is bringing a taste of home to South African rugby supporters in the heart of the United Kingdom.

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