Eskort is launching two new butcheries in the next two days – including its first-ever franchisee-owned store. The privately-owned Eskort Protea Glen will open on 22 September, while Eskort Gezina will open on the following day – making the coming days incredibly exciting for Eskort fans.

A lot of money moves through South African supermarkets each year. Although it might seem like opening a supermarket is a reasonably logical way to tap into this.

Shoprite Holdings has announced its cashierless store, Whitey Basson’s grand vision which includes the expansion of high-speed digital systems.

Shoprite Jabulani in Soweto today re-opened its doors after it closed temporarily following the recent unrest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

The Covid19 pandemic and related restrictions had a dramatic impact on consumer shopping behaviour, particularly for wine consumption. Despite the easing of restrictions, many people still prefer to enjoy a glass of wine in the safety of their homes and online wine sales have increased dramatically during this time, with Woolworths seeing double digit online wine sales growth.

Woolworths has expanded its offering and opened a new concept standalone liquor store, adjoining the Food Market of their Nicolway branch in Bryanston, Johannesburg. WCellar opened its doors on 27 May, and services the Bryanston/Sandton area, promising to bring customers the very best in whatever they need for a well-stocked wine and liquor cabinet, or fridge.

The Shoprite Group opened four new stores across three provinces between 27 and 29 April 2021.

Food Lover’s Market has announced expansion plans for 2021 which will see the grocery retailer spend R250 million on a number of new locations and refurbish older format stores.

Engen’s fast-food convenience offering is flourishing, and Cape Town customers can now enjoy a slice of Andiccio24’s delicious pizza at the newly opened Engen Settler’s Way Convenience Centre in Mowbray.

Clicks, South Africa’s largest retail pharmacy chain, has opened its 600th pharmacy at Nicolway Shopping Centre in Bryanston, Johannesburg. This forms part of the group’s long-term goal to expand its national footprint to 900 stores in South Africa, with a pharmacy operating in every store.

Pharmacy, health and beauty retailer Clicks has opened its 750th store at the Cape Quarter in Green Point, Cape Town.

Starbucks has proudly taken up occupancy in Pretoria’s brand-new Castle Gate Lifestyle Centre, which opened on 26 November.