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Shoprite and Checkers reward customers every time they re-use recycled bags

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Shoprite and Checkers reward customers every time they re-use recycled bags The Shoprite Group, the only national retailer with a verified 100% recycled shopping bag in all its stores, has announced that it will now be rewarding customers for using their newly introduced “planet” bags in both Shoprite and Checkers stores. Made from 100% recycled and recyclable plastic, the bigger and stronger “planet” bags retail for R3 each, but every time a customer re-uses the bag, they get 50c off … [Read more...] about Shoprite and Checkers reward customers every time they re-use recycled bags

Supporting CANSA is a piece of cake

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Supporting the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) this June is a piece of cake, as Shoprite and Checkers will donate a portion of ALL cakes sold in their stores to CANSA. More than 100 000 South Africans are diagnosed with cancer every year, and the funds raised will be used to enhance the support programmes offered by CANSA’s Care Centres. Shoprite and Checkers have a longstanding relationship with CANSA and to date its annual in-store fundraising efforts have raised more than R7 … [Read more...] about Supporting CANSA is a piece of cake

MediRite Eastern Cape reaches out to organisations for older persons

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Since February 2018, MediRite pharmacies located in Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets across South Africa, have been offering free wellness screenings to senior citizens aged 60 and older on the first Wednesday of every month. To create awareness around the free service, MediRite Bethelsdorp (located within Shoprite Bethelsdorp) recently visited Bethelsdorp Old Age Home. The check-ups done included blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) tests. To take … [Read more...] about MediRite Eastern Cape reaches out to organisations for older persons

Call for entries for SA’s best school choir

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The search is on for South Africa’s best school choir with the Big Voices for Little Garden competition. It’s super easy to enter: school choirs just have to learn the Checkers Little Garden song and get creative with their performance. Schools who believe their choir has what it takes are invited to enter by Sunday, 20 May to stand a chance of winning their share of R60 000 - the winning school will walk away with R30 000, while second and third place will receive R20 000 and R10 000 … [Read more...] about Call for entries for SA’s best school choir

Checkers swops Little Shop for Little Garden

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Customers who loved collecting Little Shop mini products are in for a welcome surprise as Checkers today launches a brand new collectable campaign consisting of environmentally-friendly Little Garden seedling kits. With Little Garden, Checkers hopes to encourage children and adults to get outside and spend some quality time together as they tend to their seedlings, and learn to grow their own fresh herbs, veggies and flowers. Customers will be rewarded with one Little Garden seedling kit … [Read more...] about Checkers swops Little Shop for Little Garden

Free health screening on World Health Day

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Almost 150 MediRite pharmacies, conveniently located in selected Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets across South Africa, will be offering free wellness screenings on Saturday, 7 April 2018 in support of World Health Day. The check-ups will include blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) tests. The World Health Organisation’s theme for World Health Day 2018 is to advance the health of all people - ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access essential quality … [Read more...] about Free health screening on World Health Day

Budding entrepreneurs raise funds on Pancake Day

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As part of their commitment to support and strengthen the local communities in which it trades, Checkers created an opportunity to encourage entrepreneurship amongst learners by giving schools a platform to sell pancakes at their local Checkers store on Saturday, 10 February, in support of Pancake Day. Checkers provided them with the necessary ingredients, but the schools had to take charge of the project: from mixing the pancake batter to manning their stand, managing sales and exercising … [Read more...] about Budding entrepreneurs raise funds on Pancake Day

Free blood pressure tests on Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Day

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High blood pressure or hypertension is often called the 'silent killer' because there are rarely any symptoms or obvious warning signs that blood pressure is high – the only way to tell whether you have high blood pressure is to have it tested. That is why more than 50% of people with high blood pressure are unaware of their condition. The good news is that MediRite Pharmacies, conveniently located in selected Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets across South Africa, will be offering free … [Read more...] about Free blood pressure tests on Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Day

Retailer offers students 10% discount on groceries

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“Welcome financial relief” is how one student, who is also a young father, describes the 10% discount he will enjoy with Shoprite’s Student Day on 7 February 2018. Munsoor Ul-Haqq Rawoot (25) plans to do his monthly grocery shopping, which generally amounts to R1 500 at Shoprite Mitchells Plain, Cape Town. “The R150 I’ll save might seem insignificant to some, but in the current economic climate every little cent you can save, counts,” says Munsoor, a final year marketing student, who plans to … [Read more...] about Retailer offers students 10% discount on groceries

Shoprite & Checkers again giving away 150 vehicles in SA’s biggest EVER ‘win a car’ competition

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This festive season Shoprite and Checkers will again be giving away 150 brand new VW up! cars. A minimum of three customers will win a car every day between Monday 6 November and Sunday 24 December in South Africa’s biggest car giveaway. To enter, just spend R100 or more at any Shoprite or Checkers supermarket or buy any of the 56 participating brands. These products can be found in the clearly marked “Win a Car” displays at the end of the shopping aisles in stores. For example, a customer … [Read more...] about Shoprite & Checkers again giving away 150 vehicles in SA’s biggest EVER ‘win a car’ competition

Clicks Greenacres trading as normal after Checkers fire

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Clicks Greenacres has not been affected by the fire which broke out this morning at Greenacres Shopping Centre in PE. Michael Harvey, MD of Clicks, has confirmed that Clicks is trading as normal and open for business. “Clicks Greenacres is on the other side of the shopping centre from the fire, so we did not experience any disruptions. The parking lot on the Checkers side has been temporarily closed, but customers to Clicks can park near the Shoprite or Woolies entrances, which are open to … [Read more...] about Clicks Greenacres trading as normal after Checkers fire

Greenacres Checkers Fire Update

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Greenacres Shopping Centre Management have an update with regards to this morning's fire in the Checkers building at Greenacres: The fire has been completely extinguished; however there is still smoke in the vicinity. The area of the mall that was affected by the fire will remain closed today as will the following tenants: Checkers House & Home Spitz ABSA Bargain Books Ackermans Jet Rage Levisons Romens Exact Identity Queenspark Debonairs Froggies at … [Read more...] about Greenacres Checkers Fire Update

Greenacres Fire – The Twitterati were on the ball this morning

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Speaking to one of the fireman on the scene this morning he was telling me that someone phoned him from Kimberley before the sun came up this morning as they had already seen reports of the fire on Social Media. The Longhair spotted smoke on her walk this morning and the fire was confirmed by an early morning call to me - the apprentice didn't get the callers name, BUT, thank you very much for the heads up. Some Twitter Reactions: [blackbirdpie … [Read more...] about Greenacres Fire – The Twitterati were on the ball this morning

Checkers Fire Images

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With the media barred from entering the shopping centre these images are from outside the Greenacres Shopping Centre from 6:30 am this morning. In a case of hurry up and wait - photographers waited for dark smoke to signal a new outbreak and then photographed that - a bit like watching paint dry. Greenacres Centre Management released this press statement at 7:30 this morning: Greenacres Centre Management can confirm that at around 3am this morning a fire broke out in the Checkers … [Read more...] about Checkers Fire Images