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WOOLWORTHS RE-LAUNCHES CLASSIC COLLECTION
FOR WINTER 2009
08 December 2008
For winter 2009, Woolworths has re-looked its ever-popular classic range and proudly introduces a brand-new Classic Collection of easy-to-wear, timeless styles in gorgeous fabrics that are as easy to care for as they are to wear. The new Classic Collection joins Woolworths range of exclusive brands including w collection, studio.w, Twist, re_, activ. and Country Road to offer South African women a wide range of styles and looks from classic to contemporary.
WOOLWORTHS ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCREASES
02 December 2008
Woolworths is now using energy far more efficiently than it did in 2004. Woolworths relative electricity usage now stands at 268.9 kilowatt hours, per metre square of trading space, per day. This is a 10% decrease from relative electricity usage in 2004 –
WOOLWORTHS AND SACCAWU'S WIN-WIN AGREEMENT
21 November 2008
Woolworths and the South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) agreed to a verification process which was part of the strike settlement agreement.
LEARNERS SHOW HOW DESIGN CAN BRING DIVERSE CULTURES TOGETHER
15 November 2008
Can design help us understand and appreciate our cultural diversity? This was the question posed by this year’s ‘Making the Difference Through Design’ competition, now in its third year and once again sponsored jointly by Sappi and Woolworths in conjuncti
EVERSDAL PRIMARY: PARTICIPATING IN THE MAKING A DIFFERENCE JOURNEY
30 October 2008
Recently; Eversdal Primary School, who are participating in the Woolworths Making The Difference educational programme targeting grade four learners, visited Fair Cape Dairy as part of the experiential component of the programme.
ROSEHILL PRIMARY: PARTICIPATING IN THE MAKING A DIFFERENCE JOURNEY
29 October 2008
Recently; Rosehill Primary School, who are participating in the Woolworths Making The Difference educational programme targeting grade four learners, visited Blue Chip Trading as part of the experiential component of the programme.
WOOLWORTHS MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE IN SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOLS
29 October 2008
For the past 9 years, Woolworths has been the major retail partner in MySchool, an innovative social investment programme that involves consumers in raising much-needed funds for South African schools.
WOOLWORTHS RECOGNISES SUPPLIERS FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
29 October 2008
Woolworths is pleased to announce that not one, but three, of its suppliers have just been named winners of Woolworths Eco-Efficiency Awards for 2008.
ROSEHILL PRIMARY: PARTICIPATING IN THE MAKING A DIFFERENCE JOURNEY
29 October 2008
Recently; Rosehill Primary School, who are participating in the Woolworths Making The Difference educational programme targeting grade four learners, visited Blue Chip Trading as part of the experiential component of the programme.
WOOLWORTHS REACHES ANOTHER MILESTONE WITH THE OPENING OF ITS 400th STORE
23 October 2008
The opening of the new Woolworths Wonderboom Junction on 23 October marks another important milestone for South Africa’s leading quality retailer. The store, in Annlin Ext 43, Pretoria, is Woolworths 400th and opens just one week shy of 77 years after the first Woolworths store opened in Cape Town on 30 October 1931.
WOOLWORTHS SETTLES ORGANISATIONAL DISPUTE WITH SACCAWU
21 October 2008
Woolworths and Saccawu have reached agreement to resolve the organisational dispute that resulted in a strike.
DESIGN LEARNERS BRING DIVERSE CULTURES TOGETHER IN ANNUAL MAKING THE DIFFERENCE THROUGH DESIGN COMPETITION
20 October 2008
Grade 12 Fish Hoek design learner Meghan Lombard has walked away with the top national award in the ‘Making the Difference Through Design’ competition.
WOOLWORTHS, SACCAWU TALKS TO RESUME
17 October 2008
Woolworths is pleased SACCAWU has agreed to meet Woolworths on Monday 20 October 2008.
WOOLWORTHS CONTINUES TO NEGOTIATE AN END TO THE STRIKE
16 October 2008
Woolworths continues to negotiate with SACCAWU in good faith. In an effort to resolve the dispute Woolworths has tabled a solution to the current dispute, for SACCAWU to consider. The proposal encourages the union to show the representation it claims thro
DESIGN LEARNERS BRING DIVERSE CULTURES TOGETHER IN ANNUAL MAKING THE DIFFERENCE THROUGH DESIGN COMPETITION
14 October 2008
Jasmin Brijlal, a Grade 11 learner at Durban Girls School took top provincial honours in the annual ‘Making the Difference Through Design’ competition. This is the first year that the competition has been run outside of the Western Cape.
WOOLWORTHS WAITING FOR SACCAWU TO COMPLY WITH INTERDICT
13 October 2008
Today Woolworths has distributed a letter from SACCAWU instructing striking employees to observe the picket rules. This letter was produced in accordance with an interdict granted to Woolworths against SACCAWU on Friday 11 October 2008 by the Labour Court
LOCAL FASHION STUDENT TAKES PART IN
TORONTO FASHION WEEK
11 October 2008
Nadia Lemmer, a final year fashion design student at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, is taking part in the L’Oreal Fashion Week in Toronto, Canada, thanks to the efforts of Woolworths and its Managing Director Retail, Andrew Jennings.
LEARNERS SHOW HOW DESIGN CAN BRING DIVERSE CULTURES TOGETHER
11 October 2008
Can design help us understand and appreciate our cultural diversity? This was the question posed by this year’s ‘Making the Difference Through Design’ competition, now in its third year and once again sponsored jointly by Sappi and Woolworths in conjuncti
LABOUR COURT GRANTS WOOLWORTHS INTERDICT AGAINST SACCAWU
10 October 2008
Woolworths was granted an interdict today by the Labour Court against SACCAWU, after the union was found to be in breach of the picketing rules that they agreed would govern industrial action launched against Woolworths. The union was also found to be in
WOOLWORTHS MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE IN SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOLS
09 October 2008
For the past 9 years, Woolworths has been the major retail partner in MySchool, an innovative social investment programme that involves consumers in raising much-needed funds for South African schools.
WOOLWORTHS PROPOSES SOLUTION TO CURRENT DISPUTE WITH UNION
07 October 2008
Woolworths has proposed a solution to the current dispute with Saccawu after two days of negotiations at the CCMA.
WINNING SCHOOLS REACH NEW HEIGHTS AT 2008 WOOLWORTHS TRUST EDUPLANT
03 October 2008
This year, the annual Woolworths Trust EduPlant competition, held in Walkerville, Gauteng, showcased food gardening schools who are taking this long-standing programme to higher levels.
WINNING SCHOOLS REACH NEW HEIGHTS AT 2008 WOOLWORTHS TRUST EDUPLANT
03 October 2008
This year, the annual Woolworths Trust EduPlant competition, held in Walkerville, Gauteng, showcased food gardening schools who are taking this long-standing programme to higher levels.
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.
WOOLWORTHS AND ABSA LAUNCH FINANCIAL SERVICES JOINT VENTURE
02 October 2008
Woolworths Holdings Limited and Absa Group Limited are pleased to announce the launch of a joint venture from yesterday, 1 October 2008 following fulfillment of all conditions precedent.
EXCLUSIVE GISELE BUNDCHEN SANDALS AT WOOLWORTHS THIS SUMMER
01 October 2008
This summer Woolworths has good news for women who are fashion and eco conscious. The popular Gisele Bundchen sandals are back – with even more colours to choose from.
WOOLWORTHS TRUST LAUNCHES GUIDELINES FOR
PREDATOR-FRIENDLY FARMING
29 September 2008
In the latest step in its campaign to introduce predator-friendly meat to the South African market, Woolworths has just released a comprehensive set of guidelines called “Predators on Livestock Farms: A Practical Manual for Non-Lethal, Holistic, Ecologica
INNOVATIVE WOOLWORTHS LAUNCH
TWISTS FICTION WITH REALITY
27 September 2008
What if a story you were following online ended with a radical twist that came to life on the streets of your city? That's exactly how South Africans were introduced to Twist, the new contemporary fashion brand from Woolworths.
WOOLWORTHS IS A RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYER
27 September 2008
Woolworths employment proposition Woolworths employment proposition is good and highly competitive. Woolworths does not employ casual employees. All employees are permanently employed and receive company benefits. Due to the longer trading hours in ret
COUNTRY ROAD SUMMER 2008 COLLECTION
26 September 2008
Country Road Summer 08 takes inspiration from the 70’s in both key silhouettes and the layering of soft feminine shapes with vintage styling an important trend.
ANOTHER FIRST FOR WOOLWORTHS PACKAGING
23 September 2008
In another milestone in its Good business journey, Woolworths is switching from plastic to cardboard packaging for its ‘to go’ range of sandwiches. The cardboard used in the new pack is certified as coming from a sustainable and well-managed forest. And w
WOOLWORTHS TAKES ACTION TO ENFORCE PICKETING RULES
23 September 2008
Woolworths had no alternative but to obtain an interdict yesterday against the South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers' Union (Saccawu) for deliberately breaking the picketing rules agreed at the CCMA.
CHRISTEL PRIMARY PARTICIPATING IN THE MAKING THE DIFFERENCE JOURNEY
23 September 2008
Recently Grade 4 learners from Christel Primary School, who are participating in the Woolworths Making The Difference programme, visited the Woolworths Distribution Centre in Montague Gardens, Cape Town. This visit formed part of the experiential componen
BUSINESS AS USUAL AT WOOLWORTHS
18 September 2008
It’s business as usual at Woolworths. There have been minimal disruptions and trading is normal.
SACCAWU ACTION AT WOOLWORTHS
15 September 2008
Woolworths has been notified that the South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers' Union (Saccawu) intends to encourage Woolworths employees to embark on a protected national strike from 17 to 21 September 2008.
ANOTHER FIRST FOR WOOLWORTHS: A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY HOUSEHOLD CLEANING AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
11 September 2008
From the end of September, South Africans looking for household cleaning and personal care products that are kind to their families as they are to the environment will have to look no further than Woolworths extensive new Earth Friendly range. The introduction of more than 60 different environmentally friendly products is another first for South Africa’s most innovative retailer and marks another milestone in Woolworths Good business journey.
WOOLWORTHS LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE NEW FORMAL AND CASUAL WEAR BRAND FOR SUMMER
05 September 2008
Starting this summer, women and men in search of quality clothing that is affordable, easy to wear and on trend will have to look no further than Woolworths new Studio.w range, which will make its debut in stores on 20 August as part of Woolworths summer
WOOLWORTHS DONATES OVER 4000 TREES TO A LOW INCOME HOUSING PROJECT AND SCHOOLS, TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL ARBOUR WEEK.
03 September 2008
Woolworths is celebrating Arbour Week by donating 4309 indigenous trees to a low income housing project in the Western Cape and schools in Limpopo and the Western Cape.
WOOLWORTHS POSITION ON SACCAWU’S PLANS FOR A PROTEST MARCH IN DURBAN
27 August 2008
Woolworths has been notified that the South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union intends to march to Woolworths store in Durban’s West Street on Friday August 29, 2008.
WOOLWORTHS POSITION ON SACCAWU’S PLANS FOR A PROTEST MARCH IN JOHANNESBURG
20 August 2008
Woolworths priority is the safety of staff and customers. As the union embarks upon industrial action, this will be our key priority,” said Zyda Rylands, Chief operating officer, Support services.
NGO AND EMERGING CAPE ENTREPRENEUR PRODUCING OVER A MILLION GREEN BAGS A YEAR FOR WOOLIES
16 August 2008
The introduction of reusable bags in 2004 was an opportunity for Woolworths to preserve the environment as well as support enterprise development.
WOOLWORTHS FRIDGES TO USE 30% LESS ELECTRICITY PER STORE
15 August 2008
Indications are that the energy saving refrigeration, currently being trialled by Woolworths, will cut the amount of electricity used by store refrigeration by at least 30%.
WOOLWORTHS NAMED RESPONSIBLE RETAILER OF THE YEAR AT THE WORLD RETAIL AWARDS.
15 August 2008
Woolworths has received international recognition in the retail sector by being named Responsible Retailer of the Year at the World Retail Awards – held during the annual World Retail Congress. Six companies from across the globe had been shortlisted for the prestigious award.
HARTLEY ROAD PARTICIPATING IN THE MAKING A DIFFERENCE JOURNEY
09 August 2008
Durban: Recently Grade 4 learners from Hartley Road Primary School who are participating in the Woolworths Making The Difference programme, visited Blue Chip Trading as part of the experiential component of the programme.
MUIZENBERG PRIMARY PARTICIPATING IN THE MAKING THE DIFFERENCE JOURNEY
09 August 2008
Recently Grade 4 learners from Muizenberg Primary School, who are participating in the Woolworths Making The Difference programme, visited the Blue Route Woolworths Store. This visit formed part of the experiential component of the programme.
ATHLONE PRIMARY PARTICIPATING IN
THE MAKING A DIFFERENCE JOURNEY
09 August 2008
Durban: Recently Grade 4 learners from Athlone Primary School who are participating in the Woolworths Making The Difference programme, visited Blue Chip Trading as part of the experiential component of the programme.
DR HAVINGA PARTICIPATING IN THE MAKING THE DIFFERENCE JOURNEY
09 August 2008
Recently Grade 4 learners from Laerskool Dr Havinga, who are participating in the Woolworths Making The Difference programme, visited the Woolworths Distribution Centre in Midrand, Gauteng. This visit formed part of the experiential component of the progr
WOOLWORTHS POSITION ON SACCAWU TALKS
07 August 2008
“Woolworths priority is the safety of staff and customers. As the union embarks upon industrial action, this will be our key priority,” said Zyda Rylands, Chief operating officer, Support services.
MADE FROM “RECYCLED” WOOD
01 August 2008
Our olive wood mortar and pestle sets are hand-crafted for us in Tunisia.
A COMMUNITY EMPOWERED BY BEADS AND PAPER
01 August 2008
This is the second year that Woolworths has offered beautiful beaded rings which have been handcrafted by the women of Iziko Lo Lwazi, a non-profit organisation in Hout Bay dedicated to empowering women through training and employment.
WORKING FROM HOME TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES
01 August 2008
The beautiful baskets which we’re using for our some of our Christmas food gift assortments have been hand-crafted by Swazi women who are turning local mountain grass into works of art as part of the Gone Rural project. Gone Rural is committed to empowering rural Swazi women, alleviating poverty and supporting HIV/AIDS orphans by helping these women earn a regular income by using traditional skills to produce unique, beautiful products that are made in their homes from locally available and sustainable natural materials.
A COMMUNITY ON A MOUNTAIN
01 August 2008
If you were to travel north on the N7 about 125 km from Cape Town you’d reach the town of Piketberg, which nestles at the base of a mountain that rises sharply in stark contrast to the rolling wheat fields of the Swartland. A drive up the Versfeld pass to the top reveals not only amazing views of the surrounding countryside and far-off Table Mountain, but a beautiful plateau which is home to orchards, colourful flowers, proteas, and a hamlet called Piket-bo-berg, which is home to Intaba Mountain Fruit Processing.
WOOLWORTHS BAGS ARE MORE THAN JUST ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
31 July 2008
The introduction of reusable bags in 2004 was an opportunity for Woolworths to preserve the environment as well as support enterprise development.
WOOLWORTHS CELEBRATES ITS GROWING ORGANIC RANGES
23 July 2008
Having begun its organic journey almost a decade ago, Woolworths now offers South African consumers the widest range of certified organic products from pasta and peanut butter to t-shirts and towels.
WOOLWORTHS REWARDS ECO-EFFICIENT SUPPLIERS
18 July 2008
Woolworths is the first South African retailer to recognise its suppliers for becoming more environmentally responsible. The award, launched in 2006, seeks to recognise suppliers who establish best practice in environmental management.
WOOLWORTHS EXPANDS THE CHOICE OF MYSCHOOL MYVILLAGE MY PLANET BENEFICIARIES YOU CAN SUPPORT
16 July 2008
Woolworths contributes in excess of R18 million every year to schools, charities and environmental organisations around South Africa through the MySchool My Village MyPlanet programme. Now even more charities and environmental groups stand to benefit from this successful programme.
FORESTVIEW: PARTICIPATING IN THE MAKING THE DIFFERENCE JOURNEY
16 July 2008
Durban: Recently Grade 4 learners from Forestview Primary School, who are participating in the Woolworths Making The Difference through Nutrition programme, visited the Hillcrest Woolworths Store. This visit formed part of the experiential component of the programme.
KING DAVID: PARTICIPATING IN THE ‘MAKING THE DIFFERENCE’ JOURNEY
16 July 2008
Recently Grade 4 learners from King David Primary School, who are participating in the Woolworths ‘Making The Difference through Nutrition’ programme, visited the Sandton Woolworths store. This visit formed part of the experiential component of the programme.
NOW LESS SUGAR IN WOOLWORTHS JUICES
16 July 2008
In the most recent step in its Good Food Journey, Woolworths has announced that it has reduced the amount of sugar in its chilled 100% fruit juices and nectars. This follows the reduction in sugar across their entire yoghurt range earlier this year and is in line with World Health Organisation directives1 as well as Woolworths own commitment to offering better food choices.
RAHMANIYEH PRIMARY: PARTICIPATING IN THE “MAKING THE DIFFERENCE” JOURNEY
16 July 2008
Recently Grade 4 learners from Rahmaniyeh Primary, who are participating in the Woolworths ‘Making The Difference’ programme, visited Monviso Fashion and Knitwear Manufacturers as part of the experiential component of the programme.
WOOLWORTHS LAUNCHES PRIVATE LABEL
MEN’S SKIN CARE RANGE
16 July 2008
Woolworths has just introduced a comprehensive range of technologically advanced men’s skin care products. Benchmarked against world-leading brands, this latest addition to Woolworths private label range will give South African men the chance to enjoy the
BLOUBERG RIDGE PRIMARY: PARTICIPATING IN
THE ‘MAKING THE DIFFERENCE’ JOURNEY
16 July 2008
Recently Grade 4 learners from Blouberg Ridge Primary School, who are participating in the Woolworths ‘Making The Difference Through Nutrition’ programme, visited the Bayside Woolworths Store. This visit formed part of the experiential component of the pr
BATHOKWA: PARTICIPATING IN
THE ‘MAKING THE DIFFERENCE’ JOURNEY
16 July 2008
Recently Grade 4 learners from Bathokwa Primary School, who are participating in the Woolworths ‘Making The Difference through Nutrition’ programme, visited the Samymarks Woolworths store. This visit formed part of the experiential component of the progra
WOOLWORTHS OPENS WINE & TAPAS BAR AT V&A WATERFRONT
11 July 2008
Next time you need a break from shopping at the V&A Waterfront, why not spoil yourself with a visit to Woolworths brand-new winebar? Situated on the upper level with stunning views over the harbour, this chic, European-style wine and tapas bar is the perf
WOOLWORTHS REWARDS ECO-EFFICIENT SUPPLIERS
01 July 2008
Woolworths is the first South African retailer to recognise its suppliers for becoming more environmentally responsible. The award, launched in 2006, seeks to recognise suppliers who establish best practice in environmental management.
WOOLWORTHS IS SOUTH AFRICA’S TOP GREEN COMPANY
06 June 2008
Woolworths was announced the winner in the Mail and Guardian’s Greening the Future Award last night in the category: “Companies and organisations with innovative environmental strategies that improve business performance”.
WOOLWORTHS FINANCIAL SERVICES LAUNCHES PODCAST
06 June 2008
Woolworths Financial Services has launched a podcast designed to help customers manage their money better. Called Making Friends With Money, it is presented by financial behaviour change expert Dr Harry Dugmore and provides valuable hints and tips for sav
CORROVOCA: PARTICIPATING IN
THE MAKING A DIFFERENCE JOURNEY
01 June 2008
Durban: Recently Grade 4 learners from Corrovoca Primary School who are participating in the Woolworths Making The Difference programme, visited Blue Chip Trading as part of the experiential component of the programme.
WOOLWORTHS KICKS OFF ‘ZWAKALA - BRING IT ON!’
DESIGN COMPETITION
01 June 2008
“Design influences daily life in more ways than one might imagine. Not only does it develop and introduce new products that make life easier or more entertaining; it can also communicate social and awareness campaigns, help structure communities and improve a nation’s quality of life,” so says Pieter Twine, Woolworths General Manager: Making the Difference educational programmes.
WOOLWORTHS ADDS NEW ENVIRONMENTAL MODULES TO ITS MAKING THE DIFFERENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMME
01 June 2008
Woolworths Making the Difference educational programme has been helping Grade 4 learners in some 1500 schools around the country learn about nutrition and healthy living since 2003. Starting this year, it will also help them learn more about sustainable living and permaculture gardening.
WOOLWORTHS LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE NEW AFFORDABLE CONTEMPORARY WOMENSWEAR BRAND FOR SUMMER
26 May 2008
It’s cool, it’s trendy, it’s sexy, it’s fun … and it’s arriving exclusively at Woolworths for Summer ’08.
WOOLWORTHS TAKES SELECTED YOGHURT PRODUCT OFF THE SHELVES
22 May 2008
Woolworths entire yoghurt range is perfectly safe to eat. Woolworths has, however, taken selected yoghurt product off its shelves due to a supplier including gelatine in an ingredient.
WOOLWORTHS PARTNERS WITH EMERGING LOCAL TEA PRODUCER
22 May 2008
When you think of world class tea production, KwaZulu-Natal does not immediately spring to mind. However, Nkandla in the rural heartland of the province is home to a world renowned tea producer that is changing the lives of a community.
WOOLWORTHS ADDS TO ITS IMPRESSIVE OFFERING OF TOP QUALITY RESERVE WINES
09 May 2008
Selected and blended exclusively for Woolworths by Cape Wine Master Allan Mullins, Woolworths reserve wines have, over the past 8 years, gained an enviable reputation for quality.
WOOLWORTHS INTRODUCES LOW ALCOHOL WINES
09 May 2008
In keeping with its promise of offering choices that help South Africans lead a healthy lifestyle, Woolworths has just introduced a range of three easy-drinking wines containing less than 10% alcohol.
DAWNSRIDGE PRIMARY: PARTICIPATING IN THE ‘MAKING THE DIFFERENCE’ JOURNEY
08 May 2008
KwaZulu-Natal: Recently Grade 4 learners from Dawnsridge Primary School, who are participating in the Woolworths ‘Making The Difference through Nutrition’ programme, visited the Chatsworth Woolworths Store. This visit formed part of the experiential compo
ASR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE: PARTICIPATING IN THE “MAKING THE DIFFERENCE” JOURNEY
08 May 2008
Recently Grade 4 learners from ASR Educational Institute, who are participating in the Woolworths ‘Making The Difference’ programme, visited the Woolworths Distribution Centre in Midrand, Gauteng. This visit formed part of the experiential component of th
WOOLWORTHS CELEBRATES WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
06 May 2008
World Environment Day is a UN initiative which aims to focus worldwide attention on the environment. The slogan for World Environment Day 2008 is “Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy.” The United Nations (UN) recognises that climate change is becoming the defining issue of our era and has asked countries, companies and communities to focus on greenhouse gas emissions and how to reduce them.
THE OPENING OF WOOLWORTHS MOOIRIVER MALL BRINGS QUALITY, FRESHNESS, AND A HELPING HAND TO THE COMMUNITY
30 April 2008
Quality, style and convenience are now closer to home for the residents of Potchefstroom with the opening of a new Woolworths store in Mooiriver Mall.
THE OPENING OF WOOLWORTHS WOODMEAD BRINGS QUALITY, FRESHNESS, AND A HELPING HAND TO THE COMMUNITY
28 April 2008
Quality, style and convenience are now closer to home for the residents of Woodmead with the opening of a new Woolworths store in Woodmead Retail Park.
THE OPENING OF WOOLWORTHS DU LUZ BRINGS QUALITY, FRESHNESS, AND A HELPING HAND TO THE COMMUNITY
24 April 2008
Quality, style and convenience are now closer to home for the residents of Sea Point with the opening of a new Woolworths food market in Piazza de Luz.
THE OPENING OF WOOLWORTHS ZEVENWACHT BRINGS QUALITY, FRESHNESS, AND A HELPING HAND TO THE COMMUNITY
24 April 2008
Quality, style and convenience are now closer to home for the residents of Kuilsriver with the opening of a new Woolworths store in Zevenwacht Mall.
THE OPENING OF WOOLWORTHS SUNRIDGE BRINGS QUALITY, FRESHNESS, AND A HELPING HAND TO THE COMMUNITY
24 April 2008
Quality, style and convenience are now closer to home for the residents of Sunridge Park with the opening of a new Woolworths food market in Sunridge Village Shopping Centre.
WOOLWORTHS GLOBAL CUISINE MAKES IT EASY TO ENJOY AUTHENTIC FLAVOURS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
24 April 2008
From all the ingredients you need to prepare a genuine Thai curry to real imported Grana Padano cheese to grate over your pasta or an Indian feast you can heat and serve in minutes, you’ll find it all in one convenient place: your nearby Woolworths food m
WOOLWORTHS DIRECTOR APPOINTED CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
22 April 2008
Woolworths director Zyda Rylands has been appointed Chief Operating Officer: Support Services.
ECO-FRIENDLY SHOPPING BAGS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT WOOLWORTHS
20 April 2008
‘Woolworths customers will have noticed that we have retired our white food shopping bags in favour of ‘green carriers’. The change is not merely cosmetic. The new food bags are made from 45% recycled material, a move inspired by our commitment to sustainability – our Good business journey to help people and planet. The recycled plastic is harvested from post industrial waste.
WOOLWORTHS AND ABSA ESTABLISH FINANCIAL SERVICES JOINT VENTURE
16 April 2008
Woolworths (Proprietary) Limited and Absa Group Limited announced today that Woolworths has sold 50% + 1 share of Woolworths Financial Services Proprietary Limited to Absa for R875 million. This creates a joint venture that will manage the ongoing expansion of this growing part of Woolworths’ business and will further enhance Absa’s participation in the consumer finance market.
WOOLWORTHS NAMED RESPONSIBLE RETAILER OF THE YEAR AT THE WORLD RETAIL AWARDS.
15 April 2008
Woolworths has received international recognition in the retail sector by being named Responsible Retailer of the Year at the World Retail Awards – held during the annual World Retail Congress. Six companies from across the globe had been shortlisted for
ROSEBANK PRIMARY: PARTICIPATING IN THE ‘MAKING THE DIFFERENCE’ JOURNEY
12 April 2008
Gauteng : Recently Grade 4 learners from Rosebank Primary School, who are participating in the Woolworths ‘Making The Difference through Nutrition’ programme, visited the Rosebank Woolworths Store. This visit formed part of the experiential component of
DANZA COLLEGE: PARTICIPATING IN THE ‘MAKING THE DIFFERENCE’ JOURNEY
08 April 2008
Gauteng: Recently Grade 4 learners from Danza College, who are participating in the Woolworths ‘Making The Difference through Nutrition’ programme, visited the Sunnyside Woolworths Store. This visit formed part of the experiential component of the program
SPEARMAN PRIMARY: PARTICIPATING IN THE ‘MAKING THE DIFFERENCE’ JOURNEY
08 April 2008
KwaZulu-Natal: Recently Grade 4 learners from Spearman Road Primary School, who are participating in the Woolworths ‘Making The Difference through Nutrition’ programme, visited the Musgrave Woolworths Store. This visit formed part of the experiential comp
WOOLWORTHS TRUST TO BUILD SOCCER PITCH AT RURAL KZN SCHOOL
08 April 2008
For the learners at Silethukukhanya Secondary School, the simple act of drinking from a tap marked the completion of the first step in a new project that will see the development of a soccer pitch at this rural school in the Umkhanyakude District near St
WOOLWORTHS TRUST TO BUILD SOCCER PITCH AT RURAL KZN SCHOOL
08 April 2008
For the learners at Silethukukhanya Secondary School, the simple act of drinking from a tap marked the completion of the first step in a new project that will see the development of a soccer pitch at this rural school in the Umkhanyakude District near St Lucia in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
SPEARMAN PRIMARY: PARTICIPATING IN THE ‘MAKING THE DIFFERENCE’ JOURNEY
08 April 2008
KwaZulu-Natal: Recently Grade 4 learners from Spearman Road Primary School, who are participating in the Woolworths ‘Making The Difference through Nutrition’ programme, visited the Musgrave Woolworths Store. This visit formed part of the experiential component of the programme.
ECO-FRIENDLY SHOPPING BAGS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT WOOLWORTHS
08 April 2008
Woolworths customers will have noticed that we have retired our 24 litre white food shopping bags in favour of ‘green carriers’. The change is not merely cosmetic. The new food bags are made from 45% recycled material, a move inspired by our commitment to sustainability – our Good business journey to help people and planet. The recycled plastic is harvested from post industrial waste.
WOOLWORTHS ‘MAKING THE DIFFERENCE’ FOR MYSCHOOL PARENTS
08 April 2008
Issues such as the rise of obesity in children and the negative physical affects of our 21st century lifestyles on children’s well-being are regularly making international headlines.
(LOAD)SHEDDING A LITTLE LIGHT
08 April 2008
Let's face it. These days, having to light candles is inevitable ¡V but at least you can do it in style with this candle made by Kapula Candles, a small local company founded in the Bredasdorp kitchen of local artist Ilse Appelgryn in 1994.
NORRIDGE PARK: PARTICIPATING IN THE ‘MAKING THE DIFFERENCE’ JOURNEY
07 April 2008
Gauteng: Recently Grade 4 learners from Norridge Park Primary School, who are participating in the Woolworths ‘Making The Difference through Nutrition’ programme, visited the Gezina Woolworths Store. This visit formed part of the experiential component of
WOOLWORTHS INTRODUCING ICONIC AUSTRALIAN FASHION BRAND COUNTRY ROAD TO SOUTH AFRICAN MARKET
03 April 2008
From 3 April 2008, South African women will have an opportunity to experience one of Australia’s best-loved fashion brands, as Woolworths launches Country Road into four of its flagship stores in the Western Cape and Gauteng.
WOOLWORTHS ORGANIC ITALIAN GROCERIES
31 March 2008
From the delicate kiss of extra-virgin olive oil to the sun-ripened blush of flavourful tomatoes, Italian cuisine celebrates the bounty of goodness harvested from the earth.
WOOLWORTHS TO HELP CUSTOMERS DISPOSE OF ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS SAFELY
28 March 2008
Woolworths, in association with Nova Lighting, has concluded an agreement whereby Nova will offer an in-store collection facility for the safe disposal of redundant CFL (energy saving) light bulbs.
WOOLWORTHS AIMS TO PLANT 17 000 TREES BY 2012 - ONE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
13 March 2008
In line with the Good business journey, we are committed to supporting ‘greening projects’ as they contribute to offsetting our carbon footprint. Woolworths aims to reduce the business’ relative carbon footprint by 30% by 2012. Trees provide many benefits for the environment, one fo the key benefits is that they play an important role in producing oxygen and reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, as well as moderating ground temperatures. Woolworths has committed to planting 17 000 trees by 2012, one for each employee.
WOOLWORTHS AIMS TO PLANT 17 000 TREES BY 2012 - ONE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
12 March 2008
In line with the Good business journey, we are committed to supporting ‘greening projects’ as they contribute to offsetting our carbon footprint.
WOOLWORTHS ORGANIC ITALIAN GROCERIES
11 March 2008
From the delicate kiss of extra-virgin olive oil to the sun-ripened blush of flavourful tomatoes, Italian cuisine celebrates the bounty of goodness harvested from the earth. We can’t think of a better way to honour that celebration than with our new range of organic Italian groceries – just part of our new offering of over 100 new organic grocery lines.
WOOLWORTHS CELEBRATES ITS BEAUTY FESTIVAL
03 March 2008
When Woolworths launched its Beauty World in 2006, it introduced the South African market to a completely new range of colour cosmetics, skin care, and bath-and-body under its own label – now endorsed by Beauty Without Cruelty - as well as some of the wor
WOOLWORTHS ROLLS OUT ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SIGNAGE AND DISPLAYS
01 March 2008
Woolworths began using recyclable board for store signage and displays in 2006, in line with our commitment to sustainability – our Good business journey to help people and planet. Currently, over 30% of Woolworths in store signage is made from renewable
WOOLWORTHS 'GREEN’ SHOPPING TROLLEY FLEET
01 March 2008
Three years of development of an innovative new Woolworths trolley has proved successful as the business recycles old trolleys into new modern alternatives that have a reduced impact on the environment.
WOOLWORTHS ROLLS OUT ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SIGNAGE AND DISPLAYS
01 March 2008
Woolworths began using recyclable board for store signage and displays in 2006, in line with our commitment to sustainability – our Good business journey to help people and planet. Currently, over 30% of Woolworths in store signage is made from renewable raw materials and contains recycled fibres from post industrial and post consumer waste.
WOOLWORTHS PRIVATE LABEL COSMETICS GAIN BEAUTY WITHOUT CRUELTY ENDORSEMENT
27 February 2008
Woolworths is pleased to announce that its entire private label range of toiletries and cosmetics has now been approved by Beauty Without Cruelty. Woolworths is now included on BWC’s “White List” of companies which comply with their humane criteria.
WOOLWORTHS YOGHURTS NOW MADE WITH ONLY NATURAL FLAVOURS
27 February 2008
Always in the forefront of innovation and committed to offering food options that are better for you, Woolworths has completely reformulated its entire yoghurt range and has become the first in South Africa to offer yoghurts made with only natural flavours and colours and containing no added preservatives and no artificial sweeteners. In addition, all Woolworths yoghurts are made with rBST- hormone free milk and there is an average of 15 percent less sugar across the range.
WOOLWORTHS INVITES DESIGN LEARNERS TO EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF DESIGN AT DESIGN INDABA EXPO
25 February 2008
The possibilities of where a career in design could take them were brought home to some 300 learners from high schools around the Western Cape, when they took part in a special event organised just for them at the Design Indaba 11 Expo as part of Woolworths’ ‘Making the Difference Through Design’ educational programme.
COUNTRY ROAD LAUNCHES IN SOUTH AFRICA
11 February 2008
Woolworths stores will soon feature a select range of clothing from leading Australian retailer and sister company, Country Road. This is an exciting opportunity to expand the Woolworths product range with great modern merchandise.
WOOLWORTHS DRIVES RESPONSIBLE WATER QUALITY AND CONSUMPTION
08 February 2008
Woolworths is one of the country’s largest retailers of fresh produce, currently supplying about a third of the fresh produce consumed through South African retailers.
WOOLWORTHS INTRODUCING ICONIC AUSTRALIAN FASHION BRAND COUNTRY ROAD TO SOUTH AFRICAN MARKET
04 February 2008
From 3 April 2008, South African women will have an opportunity to experience one of Australia’s best-loved fashion brands, as Woolworths launches Country Road into four of its flagship stores in the Western Cape and Gauteng.
WOOLWORTHS ROLLS OUT ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SIGNAGE AND DISPLAYS
04 February 2008
Woolworths began using recyclable board for store signage and displays in 2006, in line with our commitment to sustainability – our Good business journey to help people and planet. Currently, over 30% of Woolworths in store signage is made from renewable raw materials and contains recycled fibres from post industrial and post consumer waste.
WOOLWORTHS - THE ORGANIC DESTINATION
03 February 2008
Organic shopping is receiving an exceptional boost from Woolworths with the launch of their comprehensive grocery offering, encompassing more than one hundred new certified organic product lines. South African consumers will have never before had this much organic choice in one store.
WOOLWORTHS IS SA’S LEADING ORGANIC DESTINATION
01 February 2008
With the launch of over 100 new organic grocery lines, Woolworths has taken a major step along its Good business Journey towards its goal of achieving organic food sales of some R1 billion per year by 2012.
WOOLWORTHS ROLLS OUT ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SIGNAGE AND DISPLAYS
01 February 2008
Woolworths began using recyclable board for store signage and displays in 2006, in line with our commitment to sustainability – our Good business journey to help people and planet. Currently, over 30% of Woolworths in store signage is made from renewable raw materials and contains recycled fibres from post industrial and post consumer waste.
WOOLWORTHS PRIVATE LABEL COSMETICS GAIN BEAUTY WITHOUT CRUELTY ENDORSEMENT
01 February 2008
Woolworths is pleased to announce that its entire private label range of toiletries and cosmetics has now been approved by Beauty Without Cruelty. Woolworths is now included on BWC’s “White List” of companies which comply with their humane criteria.
WOOLWORTHS - THE ORGANIC DESTINATION
01 February 2008
Organic shopping is receiving an exceptional boost from Woolworths with the launch of their comprehensive grocery offering, encompassing more than one hundred new certified organic product lines. South African consumers will have never before had this much organic choice in one store.
WOOLWORTHS IS SA’S LEADING ORGANIC DESTINATION
01 February 2008
Already well-established as the country’s leading retailer when it comes to organics, Woolworths is now ensuring that shoppers can lead a comprehensive organic lifestyle. In line with Woolworths organic policy, all the new grocery products are certified by independent organic certifiers who conduct stringent audits to ensure the authenticity of both organic ingredients and organic production processes.
WOOLWORTHS REITERATES THE BUSINESS’ COMMITMENT TO REDUCE ENERGY USAGE BY 30%
31 January 2008
In support of the efforts to address the nation’s energy crisis, Woolworths continues to focus on reducing energy usage in all aspects of the business.
ENERGY USAGE
30 January 2008
Woolworths reiterates the business’ commitment to reduce energy usage by 30%
WOOLWORTHS TRADES THROUGH LOAD SHEDDING
30 January 2008
More than 99% of Woolworths corporate stores (more than 200 in South Africa) have standby generator power supplies, enabling them to continue to trade despite Eskom’s capacity and maintenance issues. The store’s emergency back up generator keeps equipment
WOOLWORTHS SNARES TOP INTERNATIONAL FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER FOR WINTER 2008 CAMPAIGN
23 January 2008
In a first for South African clothing retailers, Woolworths brought acclaimed international fashion photographer Koto Bolofo home to South Africa to shoot its Winter 2008 “real people” print advertising campaign.
WOOLWORTHS IS SHORTLISTED AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST RESPONSIBLE RETAILER
21 January 2008
Woolworths has received international recognition in the retail sector by being shortlisted for the Responsible Retailer of the Year.
WOOLWORTHS 'GREEN’ SHOPPING TROLLEY FLEET
15 January 2008
Three years of development of an innovative new Woolworths trolley has proved successful as the business recycles old trolleys into new modern alternatives that have a reduced impact on the environment.
WOOLWORTHS SPEARHEADING SOUTH AFRICA’S
OWN ORGANIC COTTON INDUSTRY
06 January 2008
Since introducing South Africa’s first clothing made from 100% organic cotton in 2004, Woolworths has been spearheading initiatives to establish a local pipeline for organic cotton. Their efforts have now borne fruit, as this summer sees the planting of South Africa’s first commercial scale trial crop of organic cotton.
WOOLWORTHS SPEARHEADING SOUTH AFRICA’S OWN ORGANIC COTTON INDUSTRY
03 January 2008
Since introducing South Africa’s first clothing made from 100% organic cotton in 2004, Woolworths has been spearheading initiatives to establish a local pipeline for organic cotton. Their efforts have now borne fruit, as this summer sees the planting of South Africa’s first commercial scale trial crop of organic cotton.
LOCAL FASHION STUDENT TAKES PART IN TORONTO FASHION WEEK
02 January 2008
Nadia Lemmer, a final year fashion design student at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, is taking part in the L’Oreal Fashion Week in Toronto, Canada, thanks to the efforts of Woolworths and its Managing Director Retail, Andrew Jennings.
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