WOOLWORTHS CELEBRATES ARBOUR WEEK BY SUPPORTING TREE-ENTREPENUERS
02 September 2010
Over 2 500 ‘tree-preneurs’ who plant, grow and sell indigenous trees are developing a regular source of income in areas with little or no access to formal employment, whilst greening the environment. READ MORE
THE FUTURE OF WOOLWORTHS LOCAL FRANCHISE BUSINESS
02 September 2010
Woolworths today commenced discussions with their South African franchisees about the future of Woolworths local franchise business. READ MORE
SA’S FIRST CLOTHING BANK DRIVES ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT IN THE INFORMAL SECTOR
04 August 2010
Zukiswa Mngcitha matriculated in 1987 yet she still found herself in the lowest rung of the labour market – only able to secure cleaning and maintenance work. READ MORE
NEW ADDITIONS TO WOOLWORTHS REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS:
GOOD NEWS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND FOR ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
16 July 2010
Woolworths is well known for its colourful reusable shopping bags. But there¡¦s more to the story than you might think. These bags are not merely helping to reduce the amount of plastic waste that goes to landfill; they¡¦re also helping a small Cape Town BEE company called Isikhwama to flourish. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE NEW RANGE OF VANITY BAGS
01 July 2010
With the introduction of an innovative new range of vanity bags, Woolworths beauty department is fast becoming the perfect one-stop shop for all your beauty needs – both at home and on the go. READ MORE
ARLENE NEWMAN IS WORKING WONDERS FOR FURRY FRIENDS
30 June 2010
After a long day at work, most of us are happy to take it easy. Not so for Monte Vista resident Arlene Newman who has been recognised by the Woolworths Trust for making a difference at the Adopt-A-Pet animal rescue centre in Milnerton. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS TAKES OFF AT
DURBAN’S NEW KING SHAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
19 June 2010
With the opening of Woolworths at Durban’s new King Shaka Airport, travellers passing through this KZN hub are now able to take advantage of the same convenience offered at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International and Cape Town International airports. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS BARISTA BREWS ANOTHER WINNER
04 June 2010
Ishan Natalie, national beverage manager and trainer for Woolworths Café and the TriBeCa Coffee Roasting Company, has scooped the title of South Africa’s (SA) Barista Champion for the second consecutive year. READ MORE
HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION COMES ALIVE IN SA CLASSROOMS
02 June 2010
Rising levels of child obesity and physically inactive lifestyles; as well as the challenges of engaging children in bringing about a more sustainable world, are currently high on the global education agenda. There is a great need for innovative educational resources and experiences that can help teachers and schools to empower learners to take charge of their own well-being and care of their environments. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS ADDS GUEST DESIGNER RANGES TO ITS
SA DESIGNERS COLLECTION
01 June 2010
From summer 2010, Woolworths SA Designers collection will feature fashions by selected guest designers for each season. The summer 2010 line-up features Lalesso, Sway and Thulare Monareng and will include dresses, skirts and tops. Good news for shoppers is that all these designer items will be reasonably priced, with dresses from around R450, skirts from R350, and tops from R250. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS, ENGEN, NAMPAK RECYCLING PILOT A BIG HIT IN THE WESTERN CAPE
24 May 2010
Last October, Woolworths, along with partners Engen and Nampak began trialing recycling facilities at eight Engen service stations in the greater Cape Town region. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS, NETCARE PHARMACY PILOT PROJECT CONCLUDED
21 May 2010
A pilot pharmacy project initiated by retailer Woolworths and Netcare has been concluded. READ MORE
DON¡¦T MISS THE FREE GIFTS AND SPECIAL OFFERS
AT WOOLWORTHS WINTER BEAUTY FESTIVAL
20 May 2010
Make sure your beauty kit has everything you need for a beautiful winter at Woolworths annual Winter Beauty Festival, from 21 April to 2 May at selected Woolworths stores countrywide. READ MORE
EMPOWERED ENTREPRENEUR RECRUITS FOR WOOLWORTHS
17 May 2010
Recruitment consultant and entrepreneur Cikizwa Nqolobe says she owes her success to Woolworths’ efforts to empower black and black women entrepreneurs. READ MORE
PRODUCING WOOLWORTHS ROOIBOS TEA INVIGORATES A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY
01 May 2010
Woolworths continues to demonstrate its commitment to socio-economic transformation and specifically Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) in South Africa by supporting small, local, community-based enterprises. One of the latest projects to benefit is the Strandveld Tea Farmers Association, which is now growing premium fine rooibos tea for Woolworths. READ MORE
WFS’S NEW CREDIT CARD TARGETS TOP-END
12 April 2010
Woolworths Financial Services has introduced a new and exclusive credit card designed to meet the needs of – and reward – high-earning South Africans. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS LAUNCHES NEW, LOWER PRICED
PRIVATE LABEL RANGE IN FOODMARKETS
31 March 2010
With the launch of a new private label range called Woolworths Essentials, consumers will be able to do what they’ve always wanted: get the superior quality they expect from Woolworths at everyday prices. Woolworths Essentials includes core basic products across all food departments as well as household cleaning products and toiletries, making it easier for customers to do their full weekly shopping at Woolworths. READ MORE
JAMA KATANGANA IS WORKING WONDERS IN HIS COMMUNITY
24 March 2010
After a long day at work, most of us are happy to take it easy. Not so for Langa resident Jama Katangana who has been recognised by the Woolworths Trust for making a difference in his community at Nants'Ingqayi (NAD), a non-profit organisation (NGO) based in Langa. READ MORE
DESIGN LEARNERS SHOW THEIR METTLE WITH DESIGNS FOR
DESIGN INDABA 2010
23 March 2010
Nomaswati Sopotela, a Grade 10 pupil at Rustenburg High School, is one of six talented learners participating in the Woolworths ‘Making the Difference Through Design’ programme that was recently given the opportunity to create designs to be featured on delegate bags and t-shirts at this year’s Design Indaba. Woolworths is once again a major sponsor for this internationally acclaimed design forum. READ MORE
EAT WELL! GET ACTIVE! MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!
NEW WOOLWORTHS WEBSITE TO INSPIRE SA KIDS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS
15 March 2010
Woolworths has significantly expanded the reach and scope of its innovative Making the Difference (MTD) educational programme with the launch of a dedicated website www.makingthedifference.co.za/primary. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS LAUNCHES NEW, LOWER PRICED PRIVATE LABEL RANGE IN FOODMARKETS
12 March 2010
With the launch of a new private label range called Woolworths Essentials, consumers will be able to do what they’ve always wanted: get the superior quality they expect from Woolworths at everyday prices. Woolworths Essentials includes core basic products across all food departments as well as household cleaning products and toiletries, making it easier for customers to do their full weekly shopping at Woolworths. READ MORE
CLIMATE CHANGE LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2010: WOOLWORTHS WINS RETAIL SECTOR CATEGORY
11 March 2010
Woolworths was named winner of the retail sector category at the inaugural Climate Change Leadership Awards on Thursday, 11 March 2010. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS CONTINUES ITS GOOD FOOD JOURNEY WITH THE REMOVAL OF AZO DYES FROM ITS OWN-BRAND FOOD
01 March 2010
From April 2010 Woolworths-branded foods will no longer contain azo dyes, a type of artificial colorant frequently used to colour sweets and other brightly coloured foodstuffs. It’s the latest step on what Woolworths refers to as its Good Food Journey, and follows the removal of the artificial sweeteners aspartame, saccharin and cyclamate last year. READ MORE
PRODUCING WOOLWORTHS ROOIBOS TEA INVIGORATES A PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY
01 March 2010
Woolworths continues to demonstrate its commitment to socio-economic transformation and specifically Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) in South Africa by supporting small, local, community-based enterprises. One of the latest projects to benefit is the Strandveld Tea Farmers Association, which is now growing premium fine rooibos tea for Woolworths. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS WINTER 2010 CAMPAIGN A STAR-STUDDED AFFAIR
01 March 2010
With only a few short months to go before the world’s attention is focused on football and South Africa, Woolworths has enlisted some top local and international names for its winter 2010 campaign, themed ‘Play the World’. READ MORE
DESIGN LEARNERS SHOW THEIR METTLE WITH DESIGNS FOR
DESIGN INDABA 2010
27 February 2010
Joel Zanon a Grade 12 pupil who attends the Frank Joubert Art Centre, is one of six talented learners participating in the Woolworths ‘Making the Difference Through Design’ programme that was recently given the opportunity to create designs to be featured on delegate bags and t-shirts at this year’s Design Indaba. Woolworths is once again a major sponsor for this internationally acclaimed design forum. READ MORE
DESIGN LEARNERS SHOW THEIR METTLE WITH DESIGNS FOR
DESIGN INDABA 2010
25 February 2010
Danica van der Merwe, Emile Uys, Kaylin Ball and Lasché van Heerden from Stellenberg High School, are four of six talented learners participating in the Woolworths ‘Making the Difference Through Design’ programme that was recently given the opportunity to create designs to be featured on delegate bags and t-shirts at this year’s Design Indaba. Woolworths is once again a major sponsor for this internationally acclaimed design forum. READ MORE
DESIGN LEARNERS SHOW THEIR METTLE WITH DESIGNS FOR
DESIGN INDABA 2010
25 February 2010
Joel Zanon a Grade 12 pupil who attends the Frank Joubert Art Centre, is one of six talented learners participating in the Woolworths ‘Making the Difference Through Design’ programme that was recently given the opportunity to create designs to be featured on delegate bags and t-shirts at this year’s Design Indaba. Woolworths is once again a major sponsor for this internationally acclaimed design forum. READ MORE
DESIGN LEARNERS SHOW THEIR METTLE WITH DESIGNS FOR
DESIGN INDABA 2010
25 February 2010
Nomaswati Sopotela, a Grade 10 pupil at Rustenburg High School, is one of six talented learners participating in the Woolworths ‘Making the Difference Through Design’ programme that was recently given the opportunity to create designs to be featured on delegate bags and t-shirts at this year’s Design Indaba. Woolworths is once again a major sponsor for this internationally acclaimed design forum. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS HAS THE PERFECT GIFT FOR MOM THIS MOTHER’S DAY
01 February 2010
Sunday 9 May is Mother’s Day, and this year finding just the right way to show your appreciation is as easy as paying a visit to your nearest Woolworths store. From beautiful floral bouquets and gorgeous fragrances to delicious treats and cosy slippers, you’ll find loads of affordable, quality gifts to choose from at Woolworths. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS PRIVATE LABEL SKINCARE RANGE
GETS A MAKEOVER
15 January 2010
With the re-launch of its private label skincare range in exciting new packaging, Woolworths now makes it easier than ever for you to find a range of top quality, dermatologically tested, affordable products formulated to suit your skin type. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS LAUNCHES WIDER FITTING FOOTWEAR
08 January 2010
Woolworths makes a point of listening to its customers, and in response to requests from shoppers around the country, has just introduced a range of fashionable footwear in a wider fitting. The new range is available at selected Woolworths stores nationwide. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE PUMA RANGES
06 January 2010
You’ll soon be able to find one of the world’s favourite sportswear brands at Woolworths, as they’ve just announced that they are to introduce new ranges of Puma brand tops, pants, shoes and accessories at selected stores around the country. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS WINES AWARDED HIGHEST ACCOLADES IN 2009
06 January 2010
In 2009, a stream of high profile wine industry awards and venerated ratings confirmed Woolworths’ status as a purveyor of unique, South African wines of outstanding quality. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS PRIVATE LABEL SKINCARE RANGE GETS A MAKEOVER
04 January 2010
With the re-launch of its private label skincare range in exciting new packaging, Woolworths now makes it easier than ever for you to find a range of top quality, dermatologically tested, affordable products formulated to suit your skin type. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS ADDS NEW RANGE TO SA DESIGNERS COLLECTION
01 December 2009
Starting in winter 2010, there will be a new name in Woolworths South African Designers collection. Conceptualised by a talented team of in-house designers, Suga Suga is a fun, sassy, street-smart range that celebrates African heritage and current fashion trends. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS BEGINS LABELLING ITS SEAFOOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS SUSTAINABLE FISHING JOURNEY
01 March 2009
Having signed the landmark WWF Sustainable Seafood Initiative’s Retail Charter in 2008, Woolworths is now set to become the first major SA retailer to label its fish in accordance with SASSI’s ‘green, orange, red’ system. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS REACHES ANOTHER MILESTONE ON ITS GOOD BUSINESS JOURNEY WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITS SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD JOURNEY
03 October 2008
Recognising the vital role retailers can play in the worldwide drive to conserve our precious seafood resources, Woolworths has formulated and is implementing a Sustainable Seafood policy. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS REACHES ANOTHER MILESTONE ON ITS GOOD BUSINESS JOURNEY WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITS SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD JOURNEY
02 October 2008
Recognising the vital role retailers can play in the worldwide drive to conserve our precious seafood resources, Woolworths has formulated and is implementing a Sustainable Seafood policy. READ MORE