The CitizenFood shines for Woolworths as retailer’s other divisions struggle
CEO Sam Ngumeni acknowledged that 2026 was a tough year for Woolworths
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The CitizenThe 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 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 CitizenRival retailers are using Takealot’s tech
And it's great business - with (highly profitable) revenue from 'fulfilment services' almost doubling in a year.
The CitizenSpar CEO acknowledges management mistakes behind retailer’s struggles
'We allowed our cost base to outgrow revenue for too long.'
The CitizenDigital wallets transform South African retail ahead of Black Friday 2025
Local data reveals nearly R7 million in September crypto transactions*, as 31 000 merchants accept digital money through platforms like Binance Pay.
The CitizenWarning to retailers that charge customers extra when paying with bank card
Businesses that add a surcharge are in breach of Section 23 of the Consumer Protection Act.
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 CitizenSpar delivers blow to investors
The retailer is pessimistic about its performance in 2026.
The CitizenV&A Waterfront makes R965m for Growthpoint Properties
The group said its like-for-like net property income increased by 10.6%, supported by increased tourism, higher footfall and improved retail performance.
The CitizenPick n Pay’s return to profitability depends on cutting employees’ pay, among other factors
The retailer is looking at reducing 22 000 workers' pay and changing working conditions.
The CitizenBoxer reports maize meal, rice and flour prices decline as food deflation deepens
The retailer opened 19 stores in 20 weeks.
The CitizenPick n Pay ‘aims not to lose jobs’ after Labour Court case
According to trade unions, the retailer is considering reducing working hours and cutting some benefits, such as the 13th cheque.
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 CitizenPepkor creates R21.3bn fintech platform with IPO ambitions
Retail group will hold a 57.1% stake in the combined business as it targets growth in SA's informal merchant market.
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 CitizenWoven into airwaves: Why this linen business founder does his own radio ads
Continental Linen's Hillel Kahn shares how authenticity, persistence and practical thinking helped build a national retail brand.
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 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 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.
The Citizen‘We are truly sorry’ – Pick n Pay on customers’ data breach
Retailer says only personal information and limited credit card information were compromised.
The CitizenThe next battleground for Woolies and Checkers
Some vertical integration is inevitable as both retailers seek to protect their turf.
The CitizenCapitec plans to enter the international market
Capitec is the youngest and the only bank in the country's Big Five that does not operate retail branches abroad.
The CitizenDis-Chem to retrench over 500 employees and add 200 jobs
Employees in retail stores and distribution centres will not be affected by retrenchments.
The CitizenTips to help households cope with rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict
When Brent crude oil spikes, petrol prices follow within weeks. That means higher transport, food and retail costs.
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 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.
The CitizenPick n Pay disappointed as it faces potential loss of nearly half a billion
The retailer said it expects its headline loss per share to be more than 20% higher than last year's.
The CitizenPepkor CEO sells half a billion rand of shares
But continues to hold a stake in the retailer worth R1bn.
The CitizenMotus pushes back against retrenchment claims
Labour Court hears dispute as Motus defends SA Retail realignment plan, denying salary cuts, coercion and unilateral action claims made.