Pick n Pay has signed a four-year contract as a Tier 1 sponsor of SA Rugby, with the company’s logo set to feature in gold on the back of the Springbok jersey, as well as those of all other national teams in a ground-breaking new partnership. The South African retail giant’s logo will make its debut on green and gold at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens when the Blitzboks take on Uruguay at 11h56 (SA time) on Friday, 28 March 2025. Photo caption: Blitzboks to debut the jersey with the PnP logo at the Cathay.HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on Friday,
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Pick n Pay’s partnership with FNB’s eBucks programme, launched only three months ago, is already delivering impressive results, with even greater benefits set to roll out as Pick n Pay becomes the programme’s primary grocery retail partner. As of 1 April, this expansion will significantly increase the number of eligible FNB customers who benefit from the partnership from 1.4 mil currently spending at Pick n Pay to the full FNB base of 6.4 million active eBucks members. Since November 2024, the partnership has exceeded expectations, with FNB seeing behavioral changes despite being available to only 20% of its customer base
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TV show goes from farm to shelf supporting locally-produced lamb A new documentary series is bringing authenticity to food traceability by telling the stories of six sheep farmers from five provinces, following the journey of lamb from farm to the supermarket shelves of Pick n Pay. The six-episode Die Hart en Siel van Skaapboerdery (The Heart and Soul of Sheep Farming) which starts on Kyknet on March 16 sees presenter Minki van der Westhuizen travel the country to tell the stories of farmers on their journey to the Southern Africa Agri Initiative (Saai)’s Lamb Champs competition where the top sheep
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In just three days, the retailer has sold enough sugar to sweeten more than 70 million cups of coffee Research shows evolution of Black Friday from splurging frenzy to carefully planned savings opportunity Pick n Pay has put everyday staple grocery items front and centre for Black Friday, responding to a growing trend among shoppers to prioritise essential purchases during the annual sales event. The company’s decision to prioritise staples is paying off, and over just three days (Friday–Sunday), Pick n Pay sold enough sugar to sweeten over 70 million cups of coffee and enough rice to serve over two
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Boxer, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Pick n Pay Group, today published its pre-listing statement as it commences the process of listing on the Main Board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on 28 November 2024. Boxer also plans to have a secondary listing on the A2X. As part of the IPO, the Pick n Pay Group aims to raise between R8.0 billion and R8.5 billion through an offer of up to 202.4 million Boxer shares (around 40% of its total issued share capital) at a share price of between R42 and R54 per share (implying a total market capitalisation
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World Food Day on 16 October marks the 79th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, and this year’s theme – Right to foods for a better life and a better future – will be the focus of events in more than 150 countries. In South Africa, the theme is particularly relevant as hunger remains one of the most significant societal issues. The results of the National Food and Nutrition Security Survey, released in advance of National Nutrition Week from 9-15 October, suggest that nearly two in every three households (63.5%) experience food insecurity. Food
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Lorde Ndlumbini, a 23-year-old designer from Khayelitsha, today launched collection in Pick n Pay Clothing under his label House of Lordes. What began as an expression of individuality in high school in Kuils River, Ndlumbini quickly gained recognition for his experimental take on streetwear. Now, through Pick n Pay Clothing’s Futurewear programme, he joins a group of emerging creatives who have been mentored to create limited-edition commercial ranges sold in 40 stores nationwide, giving them the platform to grow their brand. Ndlumbini’s path to fashion wasn’t conventional. His passion for fashion was sparked by his mother’s keen eye for style
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The Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival once again brings South Africa’s wine country to the heart of Johannesburg this October. This popular event is a must for wine lovers of all levels – whether you’re a casual sipper, seasoned enthusiast, or dedicated oenophile. Enjoy an afternoon filled with elegance, sophistication and fun, featuring award-winning wines, gourmet food, and live music at The Wanderer’s Club in Illovo. With over 50 of South Africa’s top wine estates pouring, you can explore everything from bold reds to crisp whites and summery rosés, as well as Cap Classique, Prosecco, and the ever-popular
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Pick n Pay’s Smart Shopper loyalty programme has launched a new benefit to encourage healthier eating habits among its more than 11 million active members. The free-to-join Pick n Pay Live Well Club will give customers triple Smart Shopper points on over 1,000 Live Well Club-approved products and 15% off discount vouchers to redeem on the items they buy most often. “Consumers are increasingly looking to lead healthier lives without breaking the bank. This allows our customers to be rewarded for making healthier choices just by swiping their Smart Shopper card,” says Tessa Chamberlain, Marketing Director at Pick n Pay.
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Being an admitted advocate didn’t stop Ntika Maake from spending 18 months in the driver’s seat of his fledging company’s bakkie delivering toilet paper products to stores. Maake is proof that you shouldn’t underestimate a South African’s entrepreneurial spirit, and he was not going to let a factor like not being able to afford a driver stop his Mothersoft tissue paper company from growing. He left his legal practice to finish his doctorate in law, but that plan was put on ice in June 2022 after he spotted a gap in the market to invest in a business that would
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