Articles about Checkers

Sales spike for Checkers Sixty60

The Checkers-owned last-mile delivery platform’s sales increased by 47.7% to R18.9 billion, in the year ended 30 June.

If SA wants smart trolleys, it needs hyperproductivity tax

SA can’t pre-empt revulsion at a smart trolley that negates the need for cashiers, but it can link it to new government revenue.

Checkers intros ‘smart trolley’ to skip checkout queue

The retailer begins trialling smart shopping trolleys at two Checkers stores in the Western Cape.

Checkers beta tests new Checkers Sixty60 app

The retailer tests an improved version of its Sixty60 app, to enable customers to shop larger products from Checkers Hyper.

BCX extends entries deadline for innovation awards

The IT solutions provider gives businesses more time to submit entries for the 2023 BCX Digital Innovation Awards.

Momint’s new blockchain wallet enables crypto payments

The start-up launches a blockchain wallet that allows consumers to spend their crypto at over 10 000 retailers across the country.

SA's online retail passes R50bn milestone in 2022

The total growth for online retail in South Africa in 2022 came to 35%, bringing the total of online retail in the country to R55 billion, a new study reveals.

Pick n Pay’s one-hour delivery service goes live

The retail giant takes on rival Checkers with its one-hour delivery service in partnership with Mr D Food.

Shoprite Group launches new digital business unit

The retailer unveils ShopriteX, which combines data science, tech and innovation with its operational strength to provide enhanced customer experiences. 

Shoprite launches k’nect mobile MVNO

The retail giant partners with digital enabler FREI One Digital and Cell C to introduce a virtual network operator that competes with Pick n Pay.

Bank Zero introduces pricing guide, promises financial freedom

The digital-only bank bills itself as the first bank in SA to charge zero fees for EFT payments and the first to offer free debit order services.

E-commerce boom leads to delivery services headache

Some shopping sites struggle to meet delivery timelines as they experience between 20% and 50% growth in online sales.