School learners have been rewarded for acts of kindness, selflessness, bravery or environmental stewardship in the 2025 Pick n Pay School Club Hero Awards, reminding us that heroism is not about grand gestures, but everyday acts of character. The Hero Awards were launched 16 years ago to encourage a culture of self and social awareness in classrooms, schools and communities through acts of kindness, courage, respect and environmental stewardship among primary school learners across South Africa, and aligns with Pick n Pay’s ethos that ‘doing good is good business’. Pick n Pay School Club is one of the country’s largest
Read More

Everyday financial behaviour is changing across South Africa as traditional bank branches and ATMs continue to decline, and customers increasingly turn to retail stores to access financial services. Pick n Pay has seen this shift accelerate dramatically over the past year, with customer use of in-store banking, value-added services and digital payment solutions reaching record levels. Cash deposits at tills have increased by 60% year-on-year, while overall cash transactions have declined by nearly 10%, reflecting the rapid rise in digital payments. Crypto payments have grown more than 44% year-on-year and now exceed R1.4 million per month in transaction value. Buy-now-pay-later
Read More

What began as a young farmer’s response to tragedy has evolved into a business that, three generations later, transforms forestry waste into premium charcoal products and creates employment in rural KwaZulu-Natal. Ignite Charcoal was founded almost 35 years ago by Willi Gevers under challenging circumstances. In his early 20s, he found himself responsible for the family farm after his father’s death in a car accident. An unsuccessful dairy operation, the surrounding land was overrun with invasive wattle plants. “While clearing invasive vegetation to restore the land my father realised the wood could be transformed into a useful, income-generating product,” said
Read More

Affordable luxury and resort style arrive on shelves from December 1 with the launch of the Gavin Rajah x PnP Clothing Summer 2025 collaboration. Rajah has designed two complementary ranges – a limited-edition resort knit range and a linen range – that show the renowned luxury designer’s interpretation of the spirit of South African summer. Now in its sixth year, Rajah attributes the success of his collaboration with PnP Clothing to the collection being “highly covetable and aspirational”. “These collections democratise fashion – ordinarily my product is not accessible, but now people can buy these beautifully-made items once a year,”
Read More

Pick n Pay’s reimagined asap! delivery app is delivering impressive results, with on-demand grocery retail turnover growing 40% year-on-year in the first half of FY26, following a complete technology transformation in April. The next-generation app continues to be profitable on a fully costed basis, reflecting operational discipline and scale efficiency as the service expands across South Africa, and has driven a 131% growth in first-time buyers since launch, with 78% of these new customers originating from the revamped platform. The service now offers over 44 000 items across 620 stores nationwide, supported by more than 2 500 drivers. “The three
Read More

The rise of South Korean culture has seen its cuisine becoming a global foodie favourite, and Pick n Pay’s new range of authentic Korean food (K-Food) will help South African shoppers add Seoul to their trolley. The retailer is riding the K-wave, which has seen rising global interest in Korean dramas, movies, make-up and pop music, all of which has contributed to an interest in K-food as part of that nation’s culture. No longer confined to niche stores, more than 80 Korean products including dry goods, sauces, snacks, cold drinks, and frozen foods will be appearing on Pick n Pay
Read More

Summer is here, and Pick n Pay has turned up the temperature on flavour with exciting new watermelon varieties that are as striking as they are delicious. The retailer is stocking three new seedless watermelon varieties – Honeybeam, SunnyGold and Tiger Stripe – bringing a technicolour twist to the nation’s favourite summer fruit. “Nothing says summer quite like biting into an icy cold slice of fresh watermelon, and these and juicy showstoppers with their exotic, unique colours, are ready to make every sunny moment sweeter,” said Jacqui Peacock, Business Unit Head of Produce & Horticulture at Pick n Pay. The
Read More

Pick n Pay has released insights from their Smart Shopper loyalty members ahead of Black Friday and shared details of its year-long preparation for one of the country’s most important retail trading periods. Findings from Pick n Pay’s pre–Black Friday Smart Shopper survey show that 51% of customers plan to shop on November 28, with many expressing strong anticipation for meaningful savings on groceries, toiletries, household essentials and electronics. Some shoppers say they save throughout the year for Black Friday, while others, including pensioners and budget-conscious customers, say they are hoping for real discounts on the essentials they rely on
Read More

Pick n Pay has unveiled its newly refurbished Klerksdorp Hypermarket, offering North West customers a modernised, one-stop shopping destination that delivers greater convenience, variety and value. After many years of serving the local community, the Klerksdorp Hyper has been completely refreshed to bring shoppers a contemporary store experience with an expanded product range and improved layout. “The relaunch marks another step in Pick n Pay’s national Hypermarket renewal programme, focused on enhancing stores and delivering a world-class retail experience to customers across South Africa,” said Katherine Madley, Chief Marketing Officer at Pick n Pay. “Our new-look Klerksdorp Hypermarket has been
Read More