The CitizenCoronation dumped Spar at R40 after buying above R90
The exit of its position began in the second quarter already ...
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The CitizenThe CitizenTakealot, Mr D drivers in Soweto threaten strike over R50-per-delivery demand
Deliveries by TFS drivers to Soweto customers are expected to be disrupted.
The CitizenHere’s when food prices might go up because of El Niño
The climate pattern could potentially push up prices for staple foods such as maize.
The CitizenAs Shoprite CEO pay tops R117m, group wants to lock him in for six years
Engelbrecht to be incentivised over a 'strategic period' with special share award.
The CitizenSpur takes aim at Famous Brands with new Doppio formats
Puts the group up against two traditional strongholds for its opposition ...
The CitizenSpar delivers blow to investors
The retailer is pessimistic about its performance in 2026.
The CitizenPick n Pay appoints former Woolies Food boss as CEO-designate
Spencer Sonn to take over from Sean Summers in May 2028.
The CitizenSpar Guild backs Phil Roux for Spar chair hot seat
Says it has no confidence in the company's executive team but will 'support' the board's process in that regard.
The CitizenShoprite execs get R115m in shares
CEO and CFO bag about half that value...
The CitizenTakealot changes its name for the first time in 15 years
Since launching in Cape Town in 2011, Takealot has grown from a local online retailer into South Africa's most valuable online retail brand.
The CitizenFood shines for Woolworths as retailer’s other divisions struggle
CEO Sam Ngumeni acknowledged that 2026 was a tough year for Woolworths
The CitizenWoolworths recalls its WBeauty shampoo. Here’s why
Customers will receive a full refund when they return the product.
The CitizenFrom R5k investment to Checkers shelves: How a 25-year-old picture inspired a business
The products are available at selected stores in Western Cape.
The CitizenVictory for retailers as Spar chair quits
It may be dawning on the group that the real power lies in the 'voluntary' guild itself.
The CitizenPersonal attacks, hostility, threats? Inside Spar chair and deputy chair resignations
Spar said the resignations were the "right decision" for the two individuals, and "in the best interests of the company".
The CitizenFrom Soweto to boardroom: Meet the women shaping SA’s retail banking
Gen Zs might tell you that education is not the key to success, but for these women, education and determination put them in leadership roles.
The CitizenSpur to appeal after order to pay GPS Food R75m in damages
Group believes it will prevail in dispute over rib processing deal.
The CitizenSaving does not mean giving something up: Here’s how to put extra money aside
Households need to review how their money is allocated.
The CitizenWoolworths blames Middle East conflict for sluggish performance
The second half of the year saw consumers with less money to spend while Woolworths' operating costs increased.
The CitizenNew Sixty60 threat looms for Clicks and Dis-Chem
Sixty60 will allows Shoprite Group to compete with an uneven advantage.
The CitizenBoxer reports maize meal, rice and flour prices decline as food deflation deepens
The retailer opened 19 stores in 20 weeks.
The CitizenNKD drives Mr Price’s Q1 sales growth
In its debut on the group's books, the European retailer contributed to the group's overall 45% increase in sales for the 13 weeks ended June 2026.
The CitizenPork prices drop: Here’s how much you can expect to pay
'Instead of the shortages many anticipated, the market has swung in the opposite direction.'
The CitizenWhat if Spar, built on convenience, is no longer convenient?
Every single Sixty60 order by a Spar shopper chips away at that retailer's very foundation.
The CitizenHow Shoprite built a R1bn-plus media business in plain sight
Practically everything is for sale, including in-store screens, delivery trucks, till slips ...
The CitizenNeed help putting a meal together? Woolworths introduces AI chef
Woolworths is the latest retailer to introduce an AI assistant after Checkers Sixty60 and Pick n Pay.
The CitizenHere’s how the Gen Z is spending money and building credit
How people spend money is based on their personalities.
The CitizenHere’s how much the prices of coffee and chocolate could drop by
However, even if global coffee and cocoa prices go down, it does not mean retail prices will also decrease.
The CitizenSPAR recalls multiple yoghurts over spoilage, gastro risk – these products are affected
A machine malfunctioned during production, resulting in product blowing.
The Citizen97-year-old Edgars plans to open 50 stores – Here’s how the future looks
The retailer is set to open its first standalone cellular store called Edgars Connect.