Transforming food waste into animal nutrition: How the Shoprite Group feeds 3 000 cattle a day

The Shoprite Group converted more than 1 000 tonnes of food waste into animal feed over the past 6 months to feed 3 000 cattle daily.

By converting 1 000 tonnes of food waste into animal feed over the past six months, the Shoprite Group is providing enough fodder for up to 3 000 cattle daily as part of its commitment to environmental sustainability and advancing the circular economy. The retailer is repurposing food products – returned from Shoprite and Checkers …

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Last call: Apply now for the Shoprite Group’s comprehensive bursaries

Amelia Veldschoen Shoprite bursaries

The Shoprite Group invites high-performing students to apply for its bursary programme for the 2023 and 2024 academic years. Students enrolled for degree studies  in Criminology, Accounting, Information Technology, Retail Business Management, Food Science and more can now apply for funding by visiting the Group’s careers page before 30 September 2023. The comprehensive bursary programme includes tuition fees, on-campus …

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The Shoprite Group opens bursary applications for the 2023 and 2024 academic years

Shoprite Group bursary holders Jack van Oordt, Bonolo Mashego & Prinothan Govender

The Shoprite Group invites high-achieving students to apply for its comprehensive bursaries for the 2023 and 2024 academic years. ALSO READ: It’s back to school: R1 million up for grabs from Shoprite Students enrolled for degree studies in Criminology, Accounting, Information Technology, E-Commerce, Retail Business Management and more can now apply for funding, which covers tuition fees and on-campus accommodation. In the …

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Magnificent Umhlanga mall sports new standalone Checkers Outdoor store

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The Shoprite Group opened six new stores at the Oceans Mall in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal this week. The mall is home to a brand-new Checkers supermarket, as well as several of the new concept stores launched by the Group over the past 18 months, namely Little Me, MediRite Plus, PetShop Science, LiquorShop and a specialist Outdoor store. It is the third standalone Outdoor and is stocked …

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Shoprite makes a strategic investment in local technology start-up

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The Shoprite Group made its second minority investment in a South African tech start-up this year. In the most recent transaction, the retailer is among a group of companies, led by Buffet Investments and KLT, in an undisclosed expansion round in Omnisient, Africa’s first privacy-preserving data collaboration platform provider. ALSO READ: Shoprite app wins big …

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Shoprite: Operations Learnership 2022/23

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OK Franchise Division is currently looking for a Trainee Operations Manager for our regional offices Nationwide, to manage a group of stores by providing support and guidance to ensure all goals and objectives set for the region are met. Position Summary Company: Shoprite Group Of Companies Industry: Retail Job Title: Trainee Operations Manager Job Type: …

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The Shoprite Group increased solar capacity by 82% in 12 months, easing pressure on the national electricity grid

The Shoprite Group has increased its solar capacity

Over the past 12 months, the Shoprite Group has increased its installed capacity of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems by 82% to 26,606 kWp. The 143,674m2 of solar panels at 62 sites, is equivalent to the size of 20 soccer fields. ALSO READ: Shoprite doubles its solar capacity, aims to power 25% of operations with renewable energy This is enough to power the equivalent of …

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Shoprite Group opens a store a day during September, creating 521 new jobs

Shoprite Jobs and new stores

The Shoprite Group has opened 31 new stores – equating to more than one a day – during the month of September, creating 521 new jobs. ALSO READ: Shoprite provides affordable financing options to its suppliers, including SMMEs With more than 145 000 employees, the Group is South Africa’s largest private sector employer – a trend …

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Shoprite provides affordable financing options to its suppliers, including SMMEs

Shoprite Urban Grown Farm

The Shoprite Group now helps its suppliers with access to funding at the most affordable rates with the launch of a new supply chain finance product. ALSO READ: Shoprite launches bigger carrier bag for taxi commuters The CredX finance product, which is often cheaper than bank financing, is available to all of the Group’s suppliers …

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Applications for all-inclusive Shoprite bursaries now open

Shoprite Bursaries students - Nwabisa Nyelenzi, Percival Phakathi, Shanay Petersen & Isabel Theron.

The Shoprite Group is offering all-inclusive bursaries for the 2023 academic year to high-performing students enrolled for degrees in Accounting, Information Technology, UI Design, Food Science and more. Every year the Group supports on average 300 students, at an investment of more than R17 million, with bursaries which cover tuition fees and on-campus accommodation. Bursary …

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