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WOOLWORTHS NOW HAS MORE TO OFFER YOUR BEST FRIEND
20 December 2011
Pet lovers will be happy to know that Woolies now offers more for the four-legged members of the family.
WOOLWORTHS OFFERS LEARNERS INTERACTIVE LIBRARY LESSONS DURING THE HOLIDAY PERIOD
15 December 2011
Woolworths Educational Programmes will offer a number of interactive educational lessons at libraries during the holiday season. With many parents working through the holiday period, keeping kids busy and stimulated has become a real challenge.
MYPLANET AMBASSADOR IN A RACE TO THE SOUTH POLE
15 December 2011
Extreme adventurer, author, environmental activist and Woolworths MyPlanet ambassador, Braam Malherbe and team mate, Peter van Kets, are set for a very chilly Christmas.
WOOLWORTHS HIGHLY RATED BY THE CARBON DISCLOSURE LEADERSHIP INDEX AND THE JSE SRI INDEX
08 December 2011
Woolworths has been ranked 6th in the latest Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index by the Carbon Disclosure Project. The Index measures the carbon performance of the top 100 JSE listed companies by analysing how listed corporations monitor, disclose and address their carbon footprints.
WOOLWORTHS GROWS ITS COSMETIC OFFERING WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF INGLOT COSMETICS
21 November 2011
Woolworths will be adding a little more colour to two of our beauty stores with the addition of Inglot cosmetics who will be joining our broad offer of beauty products. As of November 01, Cavendish and Eastgate shoppers can find Inglot products on our shelves.
MORE WOOLWORTHS PRODUCTS TO BE MADE WITH
FREE RANGE EGGS
15 November 2011
Largely as a result of Woolworths commitment to free range, one of our main egg suppliers has invested some R20 million in a new facility to produce liquid egg from free range eggs. This latest step on a journey begun more than five years ago means that Woolworths will be better able to make good on our promise to use only free range eggs in our products.
WOOLWORTHS RECOGNISED IN BRICS FOR CARBON MANAGEMENT
03 November 2011
Woolworths has achieved 6th place overall among the largest 300 companies in BRICS countries after an independent verification of greenhouse gas emissions and our disclosure of emissions.
WOOLWORTHS BACKS SMME'S VISION
01 November 2011
While many entrepreneurs have vision, drive and commitment, they are often constrained by limited management capacity, compliance requirements, and difficulties in gaining access to finance.
HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION COMES ALIVE IN WESTERN CAPE CLASSROOMS
01 November 2011
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 Western Cape education agenda.
WYNBERG GIRLS JUNIOR PARTICIPATING IN
THE ‘MAKING THE DIFFERENCE’ EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME TARGETING GRADE 4 LEARNERS’ JOURNEY
28 October 2011
Western Cape: Recently Grade 4 learners from Wynberg Girls Junior, who are participating in the Woolworths ‘Making The Difference’ Educational Programme Targeting Grade 4 Learners’, visited the Fair Cape Dairy as part of the experiential component of the programme.
WOOLWORTHS BABYWORLD COMES TO BLOEMFONTEIN
28 October 2011
Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles will be happy to hear that Woolworths Loch Logan now offers just about anything a baby might need in a bigger-than-ever Babyworld.
WOOLWORTHS ANNOUNCES JOINT VENTURE AND PLANS TO OPEN 3 STORES IN NIGERIA
12 October 2011
Woolworths has signed a joint venture today with listed Nigerian company Chellarams Plc and will open 3 stores in December and plans to open 7 more stores over the next 2 years.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: MULTI-PLUGS
07 October 2011
Woolworths cares about the safety of customers and as a precaution, we are recalling two multi-plug products due to a design flaw and have removed both products from sale.
WOOLWORTHS MOBILIZES SCHOOLS TO KEEP SOUTH AFRICA’S BEACHES CLEAN
26 September 2011
On Saturday, 17 September the Woolworths: Making the Difference Educational Programme mobilised schools they work with throughout the year to join in the International Coastal Clean-Up Day. Hundreds of learners in Cape Town arrived to clean-up Sunrise Beach in Muizenburg.
WORLD RHINO DAY 2011: WOOLWORTHS CUSTOMERS RAISE OVER 700 000 RAND FOR RHINO CONSERVATION
21 September 2011
The distressing killing of rhino seem to have captured the attention of South Africans who have voiced strong opposition to their unnecessary slaughter. However, many people still feel helpless, and unable to do something small to make a difference.
WOOLWORTHS IS RECOGNISED AS A GLOBAL LEADER IN SUSTAINABILITY
16 September 2011
Woolworths has been recognised for its sustainability achievements by two prestigious organisations: the World Economic Forum and the Dow Jones.
WOOLWORTHS EXPANDS ITS AFRICAN PRESENCE
09 September 2011
Woolworths announced today the formation of a joint venture in Tanzania and Uganda with businessman and former franchise partner, Ali Mufuruki of Tanzania.
ARBOUR WEEK 2011: WOOLWORTHS DONATES INDIGENOUS TREES
05 September 2011
Woolworths has sponsored over 3 000 indigenous trees to be planted during Arbour week from 1 to 7 September 2011.
WOOLWORTHS STUDIO.W BRAND GETS A MAKEOVER
24 August 2011
South Africans looking for well-made, beautifully styled clothing and homeware that is on-trend, easy to wear and surprisingly affordable will find just what they’re looking for when Woolworths re-launches and expands its Studio.W brand this summer.
WOOLWORTHS JEANSWEAR RE:INVENTED
24 August 2011
South Africans looking for the hottest styles in jeanswear will be able to find just what they’re looking for at Woolworths from summer 2011.
MAKE WOOLWORTHS YOUR ‘ONE-STOP SHOP’ FOR KIDS THIS SUMMER
15 August 2011
Summer 2011 promises to be a bumper season for kids at Woolworths. This season, more than ever, South African parents can count on Woolworths as the ‘one stop shop’ for just about everything they need for their families, from the tiniest tots to teens
DURBAN MUTTON CURRY SOUP WINS WOOLWORTHS SOUP RECIPE COMPETITION
11 August 2011
The judges were unanimous and the verdict is in. Kelly Chrystal’s tasty Durban Mutton Curry Soup has been named the best homemade soup in South Africa and taken top honours in Woolworths 2011 Soup Competition.
WOOLWORTHS FARMERS ACHIEVING REMARKABLE SUCCESS
WITH FARMING FOR THE FUTURE
27 July 2011
Results of a recent audit of Woolworths 15 largest fruit and vegetable growers, who supply some 37% of Woolies fresh produce on a total area of about 45 000 hectares, show that Farming for the Future, Woolworths pioneering holistic approach to farming, is achieving what it sets out to do: help farmers grow quality produce while protecting the environment, preserving natural resources and reducing dependence on chemical fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides – all without adding anything to the price the consumer pays at retail.
WOOLWORTHS REDUCES MUNICIPAL WATER CONSUMPTION BY 27 000 KILOLITRES A YEAR
26 July 2011
In another innovation, Woolworths has tapped into an underground water supply to meet some of its daily water needs.
NEW AND IMPROVED ‘FRUITS’ BATH & BODY RANGE FROM WOOLWORTHS
01 June 2011
For years Woolworths customers have enjoyed our fragrant ‘Fruits’ bath and body products, and now we’ve revamped the range to introduce a few incredibly fun and deliciously fruity fragrances for summer – merry Berry Crush, full-of-pep Peach Blush and zesty Lime Tang.
DAD RULES WITH A GIFT FROM WOOLWORTHS
01 June 2011
From braai essentials and warm winter gear to tasty treats, you’ll find a great range of affordable, quality gifts for Father’s Day, which falls on Sunday, 19 June this year, at your favourite Woolworths store.
WOOLWORTHS COLOUR RANGE GETS A MAKEOVER
01 June 2011
With an extensive makeover of its colour range, Woolworths now offers a wider choice of cutting-edge cosmetics that are as glamorous as they are affordable. Exciting new packaging and improved formulas come together in an array of compelling new products.
NEW FRESH DELIGHTS RANGE FROM WOOLWORTHS – PERFECT PAMPERING WITHOUT THE PRICETAG
01 June 2011
This summer, everyday pampering becomes a cinch when Woolworths welcomes a new addition to our bath and body range. New ‘Fresh Delights’ boasts floral, fruity and fresh notes that should appeal to a wide range of tastes. And starting at R14,95, it caters to everyone’s pocket.
WOOLWORTHS LAUNCHES “MOMS TOURS” TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING
30 May 2011
With a range of nutritional challenges facing South Africa today, Woolworths, in co-operation with the Sports Science Institute, has launched dietician-led ‘Moms Tours’ to give parents the opportunity to learn about healthy eating habits, good food options, balanced lunch boxes and smart snacking ideas.
WOOLWORTHS TEAMS UP WITH EMERGING FARMERS TO EXTEND THE LOCAL AVOCADO SEASON
19 May 2011
South Africa’s love of avos has given Woolworths the opportunity to help develop emerging farmers in the Limpopo region.
WOOLWORTHS LAUNCHES COFFEE - THEMED REUSABLE SHOPPING BAG
04 May 2011
In January 2011, Woolworths led an expedition to the melting ice-capped peak of Kilimanjaro to raise awareness of climate change and the effect it’s having on the coffee farmers in Tanzania – the very farmers who grow the organic coffee Woolworths serves in W Cafe’s. More than 60 000 small scale farmers farming on the slopes of Kilimanjaro supply Woolworths with the organic coffee beans sold in their stores and cafés.
SA STARS COME TOGETHER IN WOOLWORTHS WINTER 2011 CAMPAIGN
01 April 2011
TV viewers and visitors to Woolworths stores may find themselves singing along to a Beatles classic this winter, as Woolworths has built its advertising campaign for the season around the theme, ‘Come Together’, and is using the well-known, much-loved song, first released in 1969, as the theme tune – but with a definite South African flavour and featuring a number of instantly recognisable artists.
WOOLWORTHS HAS THE PERFECT GIFT
FOR MOM THIS MOTHER’S DAY
01 April 2011
Sunday, 8 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.
BIG PLANS ON THE CARDS FOR WOOLWORTHS PRIMARY EDUCATION PROGRAMME
29 March 2011
With the launch of a dedicated web site, a healthy nutrition guide for school tuck shops and the introduction of interactive classroom lessons, 2010 was a busy year for the Woolworths Making the Difference primary education programme.
ON-TREND FASHION COMES TOGETHER THIS WINTER AT WOOLWORTHS
28 March 2011
Want to know what the hottest fashion items are for winter and how to wear them? Check out Woolworths new FASH10N for the top ten fashion essentials for women for the coming season. Woolies even shows you how to put together these ‘must haves’ to create the most fashionable looks from top to toe.
WOOLWORTHS DEVELOPS MUCH-NEEDED LOCAL RETAIL INDUSTRY SKILLS
09 March 2011
Cape Town – 39 previously unemployed and underemployed youths graduated from Woolworths Growth Academy at a special function on the evening of Wednesday, 9 March 2011.
R50 000 TO BE WON IN WOOLWORTHS SOUP RECIPE COMPETITION
03 March 2011
Do your family and friends celebrate when you tell them you’re making soup? Do you love experimenting with ingredients until you perfect a recipe? If you answered ‘yes’ to these questions, then you just might have what it takes to win the Woolworths Home-made Soup Recipe Competition.
WOOLWORTHS CONTINUES TO INVEST IN SMALL COMMUNITY PROJECTS
01 March 2011
As part of its Good business journey, Woolworths is committed to socio-economic transformation in South Africa and continues to actively support small, local, community-based enterprises. The Mokodeni Pottery project in Motsware village, Limpopo, is one of the small enterprises benefiting from doing business with Woolworths.
LET'S NOT SETTLE FOR THE BIG 4 - WOOLWORTHS FIGHTS RHINO POACHING
28 February 2011
It¡¦s only March and already it is estimated that 21 rhinos have been poached since the beginning of 2011. Over 330 were poached last year. SanParks, February 2011.
EMPOWERED ENTREPRENEUR CHOOSES OWN PATH VIA WOOLWORTHS
28 February 2011
Goodenough Ngcobo promised himself he would run his own business before he turned 40. At 39 he had done exactly that, convincing his employer Woolworths, to help him launch a transport business he calls People’s Choice.
WOOLWORTHS JOINS GLOBAL EFFORTS TO PROMOTE
SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL
09 February 2011
Woolworths has become the first South African company to become a member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), a global organisation which has developed a set of standards that address the legal, economic, environmental and social requirements of producing sustainable palm oil.
WOOLWORTHS CHALLENGES CHEESE MAKERS TO COME UP WITH
EXCITING NEW CHEESES
08 February 2011
Innovation is a passion at Woolworths, and with over 134 cheeses – many of which are exclusive – already on offer, the retailer is challenging South Africa’s small cheeseries to create new and exciting cheeses in South Africa’s first Cheese Makers Challenge.
SAY 'HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY' WITH A GIFT FROM WOOLWORTHS
07 February 2011
Whether you’re looking for a delectable treat for your one love or a special something to surprise dear friends or close family members, this Valentine’s Day you’re sure to find it at Woolworths.
WOOLWORTHS RECYCLING FACILITIES EXPANDED THROUGH WESTERN AND EASTERN CAPE
01 February 2011
Woolworths, along with partners Engen and Nampak launched a pilot project in October 2009, trialing recycling facilities at a number of Engen service stations in the greater Cape Town region.
NEW FLORAL BATH & BODY RANGE FROM WOOLWORTHS
29 January 2011
Generations of South African women have enjoyed the pampering touch of Woolworths floral bath and body ranges.
IT’S GOING TO BE A HIP HOP EASTER AT WOOLIES
29 January 2011
On the hunt for Easter goodies? You’ll find chocolate treats galore for young and old at Woolworths, from bags of mini foiled solid milk chocolate bunnies or white chocolate chicks with soft white filling (great value at just R14.95 per bag), to luxurious Lindt chocolate eggs (R99.95) or a Belgian milk chocolate bunny weighing in at an impressive 1 kg (R249.95).
LATEST PRESS IT'S GOING TO BE A HIP HOP EASTER AT WOOLIES
25 January 2011
On the hunt for Easter goodies? You’ll find chocolate treats galore for young and old at Woolworths, from bags of mini foiled solid milk chocolate bunnies or white chocolate chicks with soft white filling (great value at just R14.95 per bag), to luxurious Lindt chocolate eggs (R99.95) or a Belgian milk chocolate bunny weighing in at an impressive 1 kg (R249.95).
WOOLWORTHS CHALLENGES CHEESEMAKERS TO COME UP WITH EXCITING NEW CHEESES
20 January 2011
Innovation is a passion at Woolworths, and with over 134 cheeses – many of which are exclusive – already on offer, the retailer is challenging South Africa’s small cheeseries to create new and exciting cheeses in South Africa’s first Cheese Makers Challenge.
WOOLWORTHS COLOUR RANGE GETS A MAKEOVER
17 January 2011
With an extensive makeover of its colour range, Woolworths now offers a wider choice of cutting-edge cosmetics that are as glamorous as they are affordable. Exciting new packaging and improved formulas come together in an array of compelling new products.
WOOLWORTHS KILIMANJARO EXPEDITION WILL RAISE AWARENESS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AFFECTS ON AFRICA
11 January 2011
Environmental terms like climate change and global warming have become part and parcel of everyday debates and discussions.
MAKE WOOLWORTHS YOUR FASHION DESTINATION FOR WINTER 2011
20 December 2010
Winter 2011 will see Woolworths continuing to offer South African women great, on-trend seasonal fashion looks and key items at excellent value.
STAND A CHANCE TO JOIN THE WOOLWORTHS KILIMANJARO EXPEDITION
22 November 2010
Environmental terms like climate change and global warming have become part and parcel of everyday debates and discussions.
WOOLWORTHS AND JUSTIN BONELLO UNITE IN NEW SEASON OF TV SERIES 'COOKED5'
08 November 2010
The highly anticipated new season of the Cooked Living Free TV series sees well-known TV foodie Justin Bonello journey through Southern Africa in search of Good Food.
COUNTRY ROAD AND TRENERY CONCESSION STORES TO EXPAND IN PRETORIA AND JOHANNESBURG
29 October 2010
If you’re one of the thousands of South Africans who have fallen in love with Country Road and Trenery, available exclusively at Woolworths, you’ll be pleased to learn that they are expanding their concession stores to include Woodlands and Clearwater on 7 and 28 October respectively.
WOOLWORTHS TOP TEN ICONS OF BEAUTY FOR SUMMER 2010
13 October 2010
With the arrival of summer, Woolworths beauty experts have selected the products which will be featured as Beauty Icons for the season.
EARLY LEARING CENTRE TOY RANGE NOW IN MORE WOOLWORTHS STORES
27 September 2010
Woolworths is increasing the number of stores carrying Early Learning Centre products. From October, an extensive range of educational toys from Britain’s leading educational toy brand will be available in 20 Woolworths stores around the country.
WOOLWORTHS AND QVS MAKE PERFECT EYELASHES EASY
21 September 2010
With the new QVS Natural Eyelashes and easy Eyelash Applicator, it’s easier than ever to have long, luscious lashes.
NEW FLORAL RANGE FROM WOOLWORTHS FOR CHRISTMAS
01 September 2010
Summer will see the launch of an exciting new addition to Woolworths bath and body range. ‘Garden Flowers’ will be available in a choice of two delicious, floral-inspired fragrances, Stargazer Lily, Hibiscus & Berries and Jasmine, Freesia & Pear, in a range of pampering products and delightful gifts.
WOOLWORTHS & QVS MAKE PERFECT EYELASHES EASY
01 September 2010
With the new QVS Natural Eyelashes and easy Eyelash Applicator, it’s easier than ever to have long, luscious lashes.
MORE FOR MUMS AND LITTLE ONES AS WOOLWORTHS EXPANDS BABY RANGES
22 July 2010
From October, parents and parents-to-be will find a bigger than ever range for baby and the nursery at selected Woolworths stores.
NEW ADDITIONS TO WOOLWORTHS REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS:
GOOD NEWS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND FOR ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
01 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.
WOOLWORTHS INTRODUCES YOGHURTS
WITH AN AFRICAN FLAVOUR
22 June 2010
Woolworths has launched a range of yoghurts made with traditional African botanicals including baobab, buchu and rooibos. Each of the botanicals has been paired with favourite South African fruits including naartjie and peach. The introduction of the new range represents another delicious step on Woolworths Good Food Journey.
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.
DON’T MISS THE FREE GIFTS AND SPECIAL OFFERS
AT WOOLWORTHS WINTER BEAUTY FESTIVAL
01 April 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.
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.
WOOLWORTHS SUPPORTS SA NATIONAL WATER WEEK: 15 – 19 MARCH 2010
15 March 2010
At least 60% of our country’s water is used in farming irrigation, and Woolworths, as a major supplier of fresh produce has to play a role in water conservation. We are deeply committed to being part of the solution and have a long history of working with our suppliers to influence change. In addition, the quality of our water is increasingly threatened, in part by industrial and agricultural activity.
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.
SWIPE TO SUPPORT
THE SOUTH AFRICAN GUIDE-DOG ASSOCIATION
22 January 2010
Most of us would agree that there’s nothing more rewarding than a little retail therapy.
WOOLWORTHS PRIVATE LABEL SKINCARE RANGE
GETS A MAKEOVER
08 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.
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.
WOOLWORTHS LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE NEW RANGE OF VANITY BAGS
01 July 2009
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.
WOOLWORTHS WINES AWARDED HIGHEST ACCOLADES IN 2009
08 January 2009
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.
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