CORPORATE NEWS | 31 March 2025

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

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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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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CSI - Act For Change | Mar 25, 2025
Retailer’s Market Day creates unique opportunity for emerging farmers

Small-scale farmers from more than 60 community food gardens across Southern Africa will have a unique opportunity to sell their fresh, organically grown produce directly to customers at selected Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets at the retailer’s Market Day on 3 April 2025.

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Corporate News | Mar 20, 2025
Voluntary recall of cereal products manufactured by Heartland Foods

Shoprite, Checkers, Usave and OK Foods supermarkets are initiating a voluntary recall of all cereal products manufactured by its supplier, Heartland Foods.

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Consumer News | Mar 20, 2025
Soweto gets special delivery from Yvonne Chaka Chaka

Shoprite Sixty60 has joined hands with the legendary Yvonne Chaka Chaka to commemorate her 60th birthday with a delivery of essential food items to elderly residents of Soweto. Sixty60 launches at Shoprite Protea Glen on 20 March, making it the second store to bring the convenience of on-demand grocery delivery to Soweto, with Shoprite Jabulani already up and running since last year.

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CSI - Act For Change | Feb 5, 2025
Shoprite Foundation helps bridge South Africa’s skills gap

Helping to address South Africa’s critical skills gap, the Shoprite Foundation invested over R3 million to equip two fully functional robotics labs at Cingani High School and Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School in Motherwell, Eastern Cape.

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CSI - Act For Change | Nov 18, 2024
Support for 11 new ECD centres as Shoprite expands fight against hunger

Shoprite is expanding its efforts to combat child hunger by extending support to 11 Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in KwaZulu-Natal, directly benefitting over 700 children across Canelands, Cornubia, and Waterloo.

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Brand News | Nov 17, 2024
The real reason behind the Checkers Sixty60 branded plane

South Africans have been waiting patiently to find out why Checkers launched a specially branded airplane – and now the wait is over, because this festive season the retailer is taking to the skies to deliver more than just groceries and essentials – they’re bringing loved ones together for a truly Xtra special Christmas.

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CSI - Act For Change | Nov 12, 2024
Shoprite transforms agricultural learning in East-Rand

The Shoprite Foundation is supporting the next generation of agricultural entrepreneurs through the construction of two new horticultural tunnels at the Oosrand Commerce and Entrepreneurship School of Specialisation in Reigerpark, Boksburg.

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Brand News | Oct 25, 2024
Checkers aeroplane debuts ahead of festive season

In a South African grocery retail first, Checkers has taken to the skies in a specially branded aeroplane.

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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.

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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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