Shoprite Holdings is expanding its Sixty60 on-demand grocery delivery service to selected Shoprite supermarkets across SA, bringing fast, affordable home delivery to even more customers.
The retailer said the Sixty60 delivery service would expand to 19 stores across eight provinces after a successful pilot in Gauteng and the Western Cape.
The phased rollout aims to maintain efficiency and good service while continuing to offer low prices, fast grocery delivery and instant Xtra Savings rewards, ensuring a convenient shopping experience.
“After many months of working feverishly behind the scenes, we are excited to introduce Shoprite Sixty60 to locations where it can have a meaningful impact for consumers needing the convenience of home delivery, and where the logistics are in place to support a seamless experience,” said Shoprite chief of strategy and innovation Neil Schreuder.
The service is already operational at Shoprite Atlantis, Western Cape, and Shoprite Jabulani in Soweto, Gauteng. In March, the rollout will continue with Shoprite Kleinmond, Western Cape, and Shoprite Kriel in Ga-Nala, Mpumalanga, with more stores to follow.
On Tuesday the company reported a 9.9% rise in earnings at the halfway stage, underpinned by increased sales volumes, customer loyalty and digital innovation. Headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the 26 weeks to end-December increased to 662.3c from 602.8c a year ago.
Profit for the period grew 10.2% to R3.6bn, boosted by a 9.6% rise in total merchandise sales to R128.6bn. Trading profit jumped 13.5%, highlighting the group’s ability to drive profitability even as selling price inflation remained low at just 1.9%.
Shoprite’s earnings growth was bolstered by its expanding digital and e-commerce ecosystem. The Checkers Sixty60 platform, which underwent a major upgrade before the festive season, now offers same-day delivery for general merchandise, broadening its reach beyond groceries.
The retailer said it had also seen traction in new product categories, particularly in clothing and pet care, in which Petshop Science recorded a 56.9% increase in sales. Meanwhile, the group’s customer insights platform, Rex, and its retail media network, Rainmaker, have continued to generate additional revenue streams.
Shoprite is expected to pay back R1.5bn to shareholders, with an interim dividend of 285c per share, a 6.7% increase from the previous year.
“This impressive performance results from a sustained multiyear strategy focused on business expansion and market leadership. As a multibrand platform, our operations allow us to maintain a customer-centric focus, leveraging our store base and innovative digital solutions to provide outstanding value and convenience,” CEO Pieter Engelbrecht said.
“Leadership and execution across the group have been commendable, with significant projects advancing our long-term objectives. Our technology team’s successful rollout of a new point of sale system across 2,450 stores, about 60,000 work hours, underscores our commitment to retail advancement,” Engelbrecht said.
Update: March 4 2025
This story has been updated with new information.
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