Shoprite Next Capital launched to further develop SMME partners

Maude Modise, Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, Joseph Bronn

The Shoprite Group has launched Shoprite Next Capital, a business division dedicated to capacitate and grow commercially-viable SMMEs to further the Group’s continued efforts to give small suppliers access to its consumer market. ALSO READ: Shoprite donates R500K of food, continues to serve 9 000 meals in KZN daily As drivers of growth, job creation …

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Shoprite’s first female truck driver helps hundreds more take the driver’s seat

Nomusa Caroline Hlongwane Shoprite

Nomusa Caroline Hlongwane (59), who blazed a trail as the Shoprite Group’s first female driver, is now training the next generation of the Shoprite Group’s highly-skilled team of truck drivers. Hlongwane, who initially had her eye on becoming a teacher, started her truck driving career in 1990 and joined the Group in 2007. ALSO READ: …

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The Shoprite Group is now offering bursaries for the 2022/2023 academic years in accounting, food sciences and IT – here’s how to apply

Shoprite Bursaries 2022 and 2023

Applications for the Shoprite Group’s bursary programme are now open for the 2022 and 2023 academic years. These bursaries offer students in the fields of accounting, food sciences and information technology an opportunity to further their studies – and then go on to work for Africa’s largest retailer. The Group’s employees are at the forefront of …

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LiquorShop launches an online bottle store – and is selling a rare bottle of cognac for R70,000

LiquorShop Online

The Shoprite Group has launched LiquorShop Online – an online liquor store selling more than 3,000 drinks and accessories at supermarket prices, with nationwide home delivery. ALSO READ: Shoprite Group recycles sanitising wipes Among the thousands of everyday alcohol products are some rare finds exclusive to the website – including high-end spirits not often found …

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Xtra Savings members can now transact with rewards cards

Shoprite Xtra Savings Transact

Xtra Savings members can now transact using their Xtra Savings cards following a significant update to the Shoprite Group’s Money Market Account. ALSO READ: Shoprite launches free monthly Xtra Savings Funeral Benefit The Money Market Account, which has attracted 530 000 users since it launched just over a year ago, now provides customers with transactional …

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Shoprite Group recycles sanitising wipes

The Shoprite Group is the first retailer to recycle wipes from its 1 328 supermarkets nationwide. The wipes, which are green to identify them as 100% recyclable polypropylene, are used to sanitise baskets and trolleys and are sent for recycling after use. The bucket container and all stickers on the bucket are also 100% polypropylene and recyclable. It is estimated that 129 billion …

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Shoprite Group Creates Jobs for South Africa’s Youth

The Shoprite Group Jobs

As the latest unemployment figures in South Africa scales new heights, the Shoprite Group continues to create and retain jobs, with a special focus on youth. ALSO READ: Shoprite invests R700 million to upskill unemployed youth The retailer, which is the largest private sector employer in South Africa, had 144 844 employees at the end …

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Shoprite launches digital business unit ShopriteX

Checkers Rush - ShopriteX

The Shoprite Group has launched its new ground-breaking digital business unit, ShopriteX which is combining data science, technology and innovation with its operational strength to provide increasingly enhanced customer experiences. ALSO READ: Shoprite Group is Restoring Operations in Record Time Incubated over the past year, ShopriteX is combining data science and technology create more personalised shopping experiences for …

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