24 Dec Kauai hits retail shelves with PnP frozen foods range
Kauai has extended its brand onto retail shelves with the launch of its frozen product range in partnership with Pick n Pay.
02 Jul Pick n Pay starts ‘nude’ fruit ‘n veg trial
Pick n Pay has launched a ‘nude’ fruit and vegetable produce wall – a dedicated plastic and packaging-free zone in 13 stores across the country as part of a trial to measure customers’ readiness to switch from pre-packaged food to loose products.
29 Apr Pick n Pay’s Richard Brasher is getting the job done
The surge in Pick n Pay’s share price and sales suggests that the retailer is returning to its former glory days. Brasher, the Brit who was appointed in 2013 as Pick n Pay CEO, has led the retailer’s spectacular recovery. However, the market wonders if Brasher will remain in the hot seat for another few years to see through the full recovery.
11 Mar Pick n Pay launches dedicated space in-store to showcase its local small suppliers
Pick n Pay has introduced dedicated shop space to promote local South African products, produced by small businesses, to customers. The ‘Meet the Maker’ showcase will be trialed in eight stores across the country over a three-month period.
18 Oct Pick n Pay commits to further cut down on food wastage
As part of its financial results for the six months ending 26 August 2018, Pick n Pay announced that it remains committed to cutting down on food wastage.
08 Nov Pick n Pay’s new flagship store emphasises fresh
If you thought Pick n Pay wasn't looking too confident, you'd be mistaken when visiting its new flagship store on the West Rand. ...
11 Oct Looking forward to the challenges: Pick n Pay’s new CEO
Richard Brasher, the newly appointed CEO of struggling grocer Pick n Pay, says he will ensure the company again becomes the most successful retailer in Southern Africa....
04 Oct Former Tesco honcho appointed Pick n Pay CEO
Pick n Pay Stores has announced that, after an extensive international search, it has appointed Richard Brasher, the former Tesco board member, as Pick n CEO effective from February 2013....
16 Feb Woolies to open full-line supermarkets
Upmarket retailer Woolworths will try to woo its well-heeled customers into buying more than just meat and fresh produce from its stores by introducing more categories and bulk value buys in its new full-line supermarkets....
08 Feb Pick n Pay’s CEO Nick Badminton calls it a day
Pick n Pay has announced that CEO Nick Badminton would resign from the board of Pick n Pay effective the end of the financial year but would be available to assist the company and its chairman in the transition period.
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24 Nov Pick n Pay commits to transforming its seafood operations
Pick n Pay has been recognised by the World Wildlife Fund-South Africa (WWF0SA) for its commitment to transforming its entire fresh, frozen and canned seafood operations by the end of 2015 in a bid to address concerns about the exploitation of global seafood resources. ...
10 Nov Big five fight for food market share
The battle for the biggest slice of South Africa's R220-billion food retail market is hotting up, with the Shoprite Group and Massmart in front and Pick n Pay, Woolies Food and Spar on the periphery. This analysis from the Mail & Guardian...
19 Oct New premium house brand for Pick n Pay
Just as it reports a 40% decline in first-half profit, Pick n Pay has launched a new premium house brand after two years of research, a move in line with international trends that show a major shift to private label brands.
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21 Aug Pick n Pay ready to take on Wal-Mart
Despite being in favour of Wal-Mart entering the South African retail market, Pick n Pay chairman Gareth Ackerman indicated that his company was ready to take the giant US retailer head on and beat them....
18 Mar PIck n Pay launches loyalty programme
Pick n Pay, SA’s second largest retailer by market capitalisation, has launched a customer loyalty scheme in a bid to win back market share and boost slow growing turnover. The looming arrival of Walmart on SA’s shores was also a call to action....