The CitizenThirsti praises Woolworths amid growing controversy
Bottled water brand Thirsti says its partnership with Woolworths has been built on trust and mutual growth.
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The CitizenThe CitizenNothing left to savour for chocolatier after Woolies fallout
Beyers maintains he honoured Woolies product exclusivity even after the original deal lapsed.
The CitizenAnother Woolies supplier claims bullying
The business grew from a small family seafood operation into one of Woolies' largest seafood suppliers for more than 30 years.
The CitizenNew Woolworths boss faces urgent to-do list
A decision on Country Road looms large, while Checkers simply cannot be underestimated
The CitizenPick n Pay sells down R4.7bn in Boxer to shore up turnaround
Blip in momentum at the end of last year was not on anyone's radar
The CitizenGrocery comparison shocks as UK basket comes out slightly cheaper than SA
While South Africa still offers cheaper fresh produce and meat, imported and branded products came out more affordable in the UK.
The CitizenCheckers Sixty60 suspended in Western Cape and parts of Eastern Cape
The delivery service has been suspended for the safety of drivers.
The CitizenThe next battleground for Woolies and Checkers
Some vertical integration is inevitable as both retailers seek to protect their turf.
The CitizenHere’s what South Africans spend most of their money on
Most people spend money on alcoholic drinks during long weekends.
The CitizenCoup as Spar lands ex-Pick n Pay boss
Are these new execs the key to fixing Spar?
The CitizenBusiness of beauty: Here’s why the Takealot House of beauty tickets sold out in 15 mins
In uncertain economies, beauty thrives as consumers daily seek comfort, status, and transformative escapism.
The CitizenHere’s what South Africans get wrong about spending, saving and survival
'To truly understand financial behaviour in South Africa, one must move beyond spreadsheets and into lived realities in rural villages, townships, and informal settlements.'
The CitizenSpar’s plan to fix itself
The challenges run a little deeper than choice of CEO ...
The CitizenWarning: Food prices in SA set to increase in the near future
For South African households, one of the most immediate impacts of the conflict will be rising food prices.
The CitizenMeet Pixie, Checkers Sixty60’s new handy addition to the way you order
Pixie's experimental service started rolling out to the Sixty60 app on 9 April.
The CitizenPMBEJD writes to SAHRC as rising food prices undermine constitutional right
The cost of the basic household food basket increased from approximately R4 051 in January 2021 to around R5 401 by January 2026.
The CitizenEaster long weekend spending hops to new highs: Here’s when and what SA splashed out on
According to the bank's data, Gauteng led the country in overall turnover, followed by the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal as the highest-performing provinces.
The CitizenBattle of the house brands – how the prices compare
A quick look at how house brands compare to branded products and each other.
The CitizenSpending tips for Easter without breaking the bank
Consumers should spend money cautiously this Easter as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on South Africa's economic outlook.
The CitizenTo recall or not to recall? Inside the products pulled from South African shelves
Speaking to The Citizen, Moilwa said that, because the CPA exists, recalls are inevitable.
The CitizenThese stores have been flagged for mistreating consumers
They have been ordered to halt all unlawful operations.
The CitizenDid Shoprite open a Checkers Hyper too many?
New world-class store in Midrand is just 3km from another at Mall of Africa
The CitizenSpar starts retrenchment process to slash costs
The retrenchments follow uninspiring revenue growth in FY2025 and recent key executive changes
The CitizenThe ‘minimum R20’ to swipe trap is bullying your wallet: Here’s how to fight back
'Even if someone can comfortably afford to pay an additional R5 when swiping their card, it should not be accepted when the charge is illegal.'
The CitizenSam Ngumeni appointed as Woolworths CEO after nearly 30 years with the group
Ngumeni will take the reins on 1 June 2026 after holding various positions at the retailer for nearly 30 years.
The CitizenHeads up, pet owners! These batches of popular pet foods are unsafe
Bobtail, Catmor, Ultra Pet, and Optiwoof are some of the brands affected.
The CitizenWARNING: Another baby formula pulled from shelves, this is what you need to know
High levels of exposure, can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
The CitizenMidrand resident drives away in brand-new SUV as Jacaranda FM’s ‘Kia or The Cash’ delivers over 1 million entries
More than 1.1 million entries poured in during Jacaranda FM's 'Kia Or The Cash' campaign with Kia South Africa.
The CitizenVolkswagen is recalling 25 729 Polo Vivos due to this issue
The National Consumer Commission said the cars were sold nationally.
The CitizenSpar shareholders unhappy with how much executives are set to earn
Spar's four executive directors cost the retailer north of R58.8 million in salary packages in 2025.