Checkers (supermarket chain)
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Checkers is a FMCG retailer owned by Shoprite Holdings
that operates in Southern Africa. Checkers currently has 26 Checkers Hypers and 158 Checkers supermarkets operating in South Africa and Namibia. The supermarket chain focuses more strongly on fresh produce and offers a wider range of choice food items to a more affluent clientele (LSM 8-10).Norman Herber, chairman of Greatermans decided to start a food retailer called Checkers. Raymond Ackerman was eventually put in charge of Checkers, making a resounding success out the business.
Shoprite (South Africa)
Shoprite is a South African based retail and fast food company. It operates over 1200 corporate and 270 franchise outlets in 16 countries across Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.- History:...
that operates in Southern Africa. Checkers currently has 26 Checkers Hypers and 158 Checkers supermarkets operating in South Africa and Namibia. The supermarket chain focuses more strongly on fresh produce and offers a wider range of choice food items to a more affluent clientele (LSM 8-10).Norman Herber, chairman of Greatermans decided to start a food retailer called Checkers. Raymond Ackerman was eventually put in charge of Checkers, making a resounding success out the business.