27 October 2022
The new Checkers Blue Crane recently opened its doors to customers at the De Marionette Shopping Centre in Alberton, Johannesburg. This is the fourth Checkers store in Alberton.
It has a total staff complement of 74, which includes 55 women. More than half of the management positions are also held by females.
Customers can look forward to a unique shopping experience at Checkers Blue Crane, including a Meat Market with free range chicken and restaurant-quality steak; a bakery with artisan breads and cakes; fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers; a sushi bar; a Foreign Ground coffee bar; exclusive private label brands such as Forage and Feast and Simple Truth as well as a Money Market counter.
The store is managed by Alberton resident Liam Lorning, who joined Checkers in 2012 as a Trainee Manager.
A standalone Petshop Science store catering for pet owners also opened at the same centre.
Checkers Blue Crane’s trading hours are Mondays to Sundays from 08:00 – 20:00.