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Spencer Sonn will join Pick n Pay as CEO-designate in February 2027, working alongside Sean Summers ahead of the planned leadership transition.
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Pick n Pay appoints Spencer Sonn as CEO-designate

Africa Bitcoin Corporation says Warren Wheatley resigned on 21 September 2026, while interim CEO Stafford Masie remains in place as the board works on a permanent leadership…

  • Edward West
2 min read
Discover how Woolworths and Thebe Magugu's Lineage collection celebrates South Africa's rich heritage through fashion and fragrance this Heritage Month. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this vibrant partnership firsthand.
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Woolworths and Thebe Magugu celebrate Heritage Month with Lineage collaboration

Discover how Woolworths and Thebe Magugu's Lineage collection celebrates South Africa's rich heritage through fashion and fragrance this Heritage Month. Don’t miss the…

  • Ashley Lechman
3 min read
Woolworths South Africa delivered solid turnover and concession sales growth of 5.4% in the 52 weeks to June 30, 2026. Trading momentum moderated to 4.1% in the second half, with particular weakness in the fourth quarter.
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Woolworths online sales offsets slower demand

Woolworths Holdings reported 4.2% full-year turnover growth to R82.8 billion, supported by Food and online sales, while weaker consumer demand pressured its second-half…

  • Tawanda Karombo
3 min read
South African grocery retailers including Shoprite, Pick n Pay and Woolworths are introducing AI-led tools that help customers plan meals, discover products and build shopping baskets as consumers look for greater value and convenience.
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How Shoprite, Pick n Pay and Woolworths are using AI to reshape grocery shopping

Shoprite, Pick n Pay and Woolworths are rolling out AI shopping tools that offer recipe ideas, product recommendations and faster basket building as South Africans look for value…

  • Ashley Lechman
6 min read