South Africa-based, Walmart-owned Massmart has said it has recently completed a store optimisation project. It noted the process ‘ highlighted a number of underperforming stores in its portfolio ’, which could lead to their potential closure. Closures would focus on non-grocery banners… Massmart said the store optimisation project had led to a potential store closure consultation process. I...

“The SPAR Natural concept breaks new ground in health and wellness by providing a holistic approach to customers seeking a healthier lifestyle.” In this article we unpick the elements of the SPAR Natural concept, which was first launched in 2017. How has the concept evolved? SPAR Gran Canaria has opened its fourth standalone SPAR Natural store, three years after introducing the new concep...

South African-based Pick n Pay (PnP) has launched a new mentorship app which connects small suppliers with suitable experts across its business. Empowering entrepreneurs PnP said it hopes to empower entrepreneurs by improving accessibility to mentorship and business development support to help them grow their businesses. Suppliers can gain advice on procurement, merchandising, compliance...