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CONSUMER NEWS | 16 January 2025

SA’s first vegan Marula-flavoured liqueur hits the shelves

Just in time for Veganuary, Checkers LiquorShop has launched South Africa’s first vegan-friendly Marula-flavoured liqueur under its popular African Dew private label, to cater for customers who are passionate about living a plant-based lifestyle.

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Corporate News | Jan 20, 2025

Master Butchers bring global meat expertise to Shoprite and Checkers

The Shoprite Group is the only company in Africa to offer the exclusive and highly specialised Master Meat Artisan butchery learning programme, underwritten by the United Kingdom’s Institute of Meat. It aims to boost the development of a scarce and sought-after skill, provide career opportunities for its employees and put its supermarkets on the map as world-class specialists in meat processing.

CSI - Act For Change | Jan 14, 2025

Practical skills ignite eThekwini man’s small business

Hands-on training enabled Smiso Mbhele (42) from Pinetown in KwaZulu-Natal to start his own small business. In an economy where stable job opportunities are scarce, Mbhele struggled to make ends meet. This all changed when he joined Taking Care of Business (TCB), a non-profit social enterprise supported by the Shoprite Group.

Consumer News | Dec 23, 2024

Tips to help you prepare perfect festive meats

The holiday season calls for festive feasts, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious Christmas Day or New Year’s lunch using the finest cuts of meat?

CSI - Act For Change | Dec 13, 2024

Spreading holiday joy with Checkers

Checkers supermarket chain, in partnership with radio stations across the country, are spreading festive cheer to underprivileged children.

Corporate News | Dec 13, 2024

Stellenbosch University partnership: first data science graduate cohort

A long-standing partnership between Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Shoprite Group has enabled the first cohort of graduates in the Data Science programme to engage with real life business challenges from the retail industry.

Brand News | Dec 12, 2024

Ke Dezemba, Mzansi!

In a showcase of our commitment to make the everyday effortless, Checkers Sixty60 made a splash this week by delivering granadilla ice lollies – still frozen – to friends aboard a boat off Clifton 4th Beach in Cape Town. Wherever you may be holidaying this summer, South Africa's number one grocery delivery service is at the ready, delivering convenience so our customers can focus on living their best holiday life.

Corporate News | Dec 6, 2024

Shoprite opens 150th store in Gauteng at Carlton Centre

Shoprite is marking a major milestone with the opening of its 150th supermarket in Gauteng, at the iconic Carlton Centre in Johannesburg’s central business district.

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83 tons of plastic diverted from landfill following retailer’s packaging projects Download Image

Self-service payment solution launched for small businesses Download Image

Comessa Food Services and Pasta & Me were among the standout suppliers at the Shoprite Group's 2024 Supplier of the Year Awards, celebrating their innovation and excellence alongside a distinguished group of exceptional nominees and winners. Download Image

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Pietermaritzburg home to KZN’s 30th Petshop Science store Download Image

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Brand News | Dec 12, 2024

Ke Dezemba, Mzansi!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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