MEDIA CENTRE
OUR NEWS
WWF AND WOOLWORTHS ANNOUNCE TARGETED SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERSHIP
28 November 2012
In a first for African retail, the World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa (WWF-SA) and Woolworths have announced a broad-based, multifaceted partnership to drive greater sustainability through selected Woolworths products and operations. READ MORE
MYSCHOOL AND WOOLWORTHS GIVE 100 KIDS A SMILE FOR CHRISTMAS
12 November 2012
Christmas is a time for giving and this year MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet and their partner, Woolworths, will give 100 kids a smile for Christmas when they help Operation Smile, a MyVillage beneficiary, perform 100 life changing operations for South African children born with cleft palates and cleft lips. Dubbed the ‘Smile for Life’ Campaign, MySchool and Woolworths have committed to raise more than half a million rand to perform these lifesaving operations. READ MORE
DIETITIAN-LED PLATFORM FOR HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
07 November 2012
Many of today’s children face challenges when it comes to good nutrition and healthy living. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS DIETITIAN-LED MOMS TOURS PROVE POPULAR WITH PARENTS
06 November 2012
With a range of nutritional challenges facing South Africa today, Woolworths, in partnership with the Sports Science Institute and its dietary practice Shelly Meltzer & Associates, have continued to offer dietitian-led ‘Moms Tours’ of Woolies Foodmarkets to give parents the opportunity to learn about good food options, balanced lunch boxes and smart snacking ideas. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS TAKES FIRST STEP TOWARDS CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE CHOCOLATE
17 October 2012
Chocolate may be one of those ‘guilty pleasures’, but now that 25% of the cocoa that Woolworths is sourcing for its boxed chocolate range is certified sustainable, you now have another reason for chocolate to make you feel good. READ MORE
NEW AROMATHERAPY BATH AND BODY RANGE FROM WOOLWORTHS
15 October 2012
Already offering our customers a wide range of affordable Woolworths skincare, fragrance, and beauty products that cater to their every need, we’re now bringing them even more choice with the launch of an exciting new bath and body addition - Aroma Essence - on our shelves in August. READ MORE
GAUTENG LEARNER'S SUSTAINABLE DESIGN WINS TOP NATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION
15 October 2012
This year, the national Making the Difference Through Design competition, jointly sponsored by Woolworths and Sappi, has uniquely challenged high school design students in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape to identify a sustainability issue in their own communities, and to then find a sustainable design solution. READ MORE
NEW RESOURCE BRINGS INTERNATIONAL DESIGNER TO SOUTH AFRICAN CLASSROOMS
10 October 2012
Six years after the very successful launch of the Making the Difference Through Design Programme, Woolworths, together with the Western Cape Education Department, Sappi and Design Indaba, has introduced a second Design Resource Guide for high school Design and Visual Arts teachers. The new Design Resource Guide features case studies from some of the world’s best design practices. READ MORE
WOOLWORTHS AND THE DOW JONES SUSTAINABILITY INDEX
17 September 2012
Five South African companies have been included in the world’s most respected sustainability index, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) his year. Woolworths remains the only South African retailer and one of only five South African companies to be listed on the DJSI.
WOOLWORTHS AND EMPLOYMENT
13 September 2012
You may be aware that over the past few days, Woolworths has been accused of racist recruitment practices – specifically, of not employing white people.
WOOLWORTHS HAS EVERYTHING FOR
EVERYONE THIS CHRISTMAS
06 September 2012
No matter how grown-up you are, everybody loves the excitement of opening a Christmas gift. No-one understands this better than Woolies. Which is why we stock a wide range of beautiful gifts for adults from gorgeous soaps to yummy treats to interesting gizmos and gadgets. Woolies is the one-stop shop for the perfect gifts.
DECORATE YOUR HOME THE WOOLIES WAY THIS CHRISTMAS
06 September 2012
This Christmas, Woolies has everything for tree and home --from bright lights to fine dinnerware, Woolies is the one-stop shop for glamorous entertaining, especially as this year’s theme -- ‘SHINE, MERRY AND BRIGHT’ -- brings back the sparkle.
KIDS LOVE A WOOLIES CHRISTMAS GIFT
06 September 2012
When it comes to gifts kids will love, Woolies knows best.
REDHILL LEARNER'S SUSTAINABLE DESIGN WINS TOP GAUTENG HONOURS
31 August 2012
This year, the national Making the Difference Through Design competition, sponsored by Woolworths and Sappi, has uniquely challenged high school design learners in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape to identify a sustainability issue in their own communities, and to then find a sustainable design solution.
STELLENBERG HIGH LEARNER'S SUSTAINABLE DESIGNS WINS TOP WESTERN CAPE HONOURS
31 August 2012
This year, the national Making the Difference Through Design competition, sponsored by Woolworths and Sappi, has uniquely challenged high school design learners in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape to identify a sustainability issue in their communities, and to then find a sustainable design solution.
NORTHWOOD HIGH LEARNER'S SUSTAINABLE DESIGN WINS TOP KWAZULU-NATAL HONOURS
31 August 2012
This year, the national Making the Difference Through Design competition, sponsored by Woolworths and Sappi, has uniquely challenged high school design students in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape to identify a sustainability issue in their communities, and to then find a sustainable design solution.
COUNTRY ROAD, AUSTRALIA ACQUIRES TWO LEADING RETAIL BRANDS
01 August 2012
Woolworths Australian subsidiary, Country Road today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Witchery Group from Gresham Private Equity for A$172 million.
CHILDSAFE & WOOLWORTHS PUT THE SPOTLIGHT ON CHILD SAFETY DURING CHILD SAFETY MONTH
01 August 2012
Every year in South Africa, over 570* children are killed in pedestrian accidents because someone didn’t see them. Another 250* die because someone didn’t buckle them in. Over 325* children drown because an adult turned their back. Nearly 230* die of burns because an adult wasn’t watching over them.
WOOLWORTHS NOW HAS MORE TO OFFER YOUR
BEST FRIEND
30 July 2012
Pet lovers will be happy to know that Woolies now offers more for the four-legged members of the family.
WOOLWORTHS RECYCLING SUCCESS
30 July 2012
Following the success of our recycling facilities pilot project in the Western Cape, we are now rolling-out recycling bins for our customers convenience at selected stores in KwaZulu-Natal.
STYLE IS RIGHT AT HOME AT WOOLWORTHS THIS SUMMER
30 July 2012
From the bright, tropical-inspired prints and gorgeous linens that are summer’s hottest trends to the unmistakeable style of Studio.W and the timeless elegance of W Collection, you’ll find a wealth of ways to give any room in your home a fresh new look for summer.
STYLE IS RIGHT AT HOME AT WOOLWORTHS THIS SUMMER
25 July 2012
From the bright, tropical-inspired prints and gorgeous linens that are summer’s hottest trends to the unmistakeable style of Studio.W and the timeless elegance of W Collection, you’ll find a wealth of ways to give any room in your home a fresh new look for summer.
WOOLWORTHS NOW HAS MORE TO OFFER YOUR
BEST FRIEND
25 July 2012
Pet lovers will be happy to know that Woolies now offers more for the four-legged members of the family.
WOOLWORTHS EXPANSION INTO AFRICA BOOSTS SMME
24 July 2012
The expansion of South African based retailer Woolworths into the rest of the African continent has opened new doors for African entrepreneurs including a family-owned and run shopfitting business based in Ottery in the Western Cape.
HELPING TOMATO FARMERS TO GROW
01 July 2012
Chances are, when you put a pack of Woolworths tomatoes in your shopping trolley, you don’t think anything of it.
HELP MYSCHOOL DRESS 1000 CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL
11 June 2012
If you’re wondering how you can celebrate Youth Day this year, why not do something meaningful in the lives of thousands of underprivileged children and help them get dressed up for school? With all of us feeling the winter chill, MySchool and The Clothing Bank are imploring every single person to help provide suitable clothing for school going children on Friday 15 June.
WOOLWORTHS HELPING FYNBOS NURSERY TO GROW
01 June 2012
As a born and bred South African company, Woolworths is proud to have a range of indigenous plants, including fynbos and fruit trees, as part of its horticulture range.
WOOLWORTHS MAKES BAKING EASY AS PIE
24 May 2012
Everyone can bake like a MasterChef with Woolworths brand-new and extensive range of baking kits, dessert kits, baking ingredients and accessories.
WOOLWORTHS AGAIN CHALLENGING CHEESE MAKERS TO CREATE
EXCITING NEW CHEESES
15 May 2012
The 2011 Woolworths Cheese Makers Challenge was such a huge success that we’re again asking South Africa’s small cheeseries to create some exciting new cheeses and enter them in this year’s edition of what we hope will become an annual event.
WOOLWORTHS CAFE'S NOW OFFER FAIRTRADE CERTIFIED COFFEE
01 May 2012
From 1 May 2012, all coffee sold at Woolworths Cafés are certified Fairtrade. This will double the amount of Faitrade certified coffee on sale in South Africa and is another milestone on Woolworths ambitious Good Business Journey. The coffee sold by Woolworths café’s is already certified organic.
WOOLWORTHS OPENS FIRST ‘SUPERMARKET’ AT NEW NICOLWAY BRYANSTON CENTRE
26 April 2012
On Thursday, 26 April, the biggest Woolworths food market to date opens at Nicolway Bryanston.
DIETITIAN-LED PLATFORM FOR HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
19 April 2012
Many of today’s children face challenges when it comes to good nutrition and healthy living. Teaching learners about the importance of healthy eating choices and regular physical activity is included in the Life Orientation curriculum in South African schools.
MASTERCHEF CONTESTANTS TO COOK UP A STORM AT THE OPENING OF THE NEW WOOLWORTHS NICOLWAY BRYANSTON
18 April 2012
On Thursday, 26 April, the biggest Woolworths food market to date opens at Nicolway Bryanston. Adding to the excitement will be the appearance of some of the contestants taking part in the first MasterChef South Africa, currently airing on M-Net, along with favourite judge Benny Masekwameng.
WOOLWORTHS “BRAIN FOOD FOR EXAMS” MOM'S TOUR PROMOTES HEALTHY EATING
02 April 2012
Learners need specific nutrients to keep their bodies functioning optimally on a day-to-day basis to encourage growth and development. This is even more important during exam time, as proper nutrition helps facilitate the learning process.
WIN R50 000 AND HAVE YOUR SOUP ON WOOLWORTHS SHELVES IN 2013
01 April 2012
Do you love experimenting with ingredients until you find the perfect recipe? Not quite a Masterchef but have the makings of one? Do you have a soup recipe that has been handed down over generations? Is there one your family and friends beg you to make every winter? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions then you just might have what it takes to win the third Woolworths Soup Recipe Competition.
HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION COMES ALIVE IN WESTERN CAPE CLASSROOM
27 March 2012
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.
THIS WINTER, WOOLWORTHS HAS YOUR KIDS COVERED
01 March 2012
Of course moms can also rely on the things that make Woolworths kids clothing different -- like our colourfast and hardwearing pure cotton corduroy, our anti-pill polar fleece that keeps its good looks for longer and our easy-care, easy-wear knits.
WOOLWORTHS HAS EVERYTHING
FOR WINTER, BABY
01 March 2012
For generations moms have trusted Woolworths to take care of their bundles of joy. After all when it comes to safety, baby food and skincare, only the best quality will do. This season is no different -- you’ll find everything for every step of baby’s development at your favourite Woolies.
WESTERN CAPE SCHOOL GIRLS ROCK NATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION
01 March 2012
Each year, the national Woolworths Educational Programme’s Making the Difference through Design competition, jointly sponsored by Sappi and Woolworths, challenges high school design learners in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape to engage in a meaningful experience of the exciting and competitive world of South African design.
WOOLWORTHS IS HELPING TO FORM THE DESIGN MINDS OF TOMORROW
01 March 2012
As an extension to our successful high school design education enrichment programme - Making The Difference Through Design - Woolworths has facilitated a 10-day ‘exchange programme’ between design students from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Kingston University in London.
WESTERN CAPE SCHOOL GIRLS ROCK NATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION
01 March 2012
Each year, the national Woolworths Educational Programme’s Making the Difference through Design competition, jointly sponsored by Sappi and Woolworths, challenges high school design learners in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape to engage in a meaningful experience of the exciting and competitive world of South African design.
WOOLWORTHS HAS IMPROVED OUR BOEREWORS RECIPE,
AND JUST IN TIME FOR MASTERCHEF SOUTH AFRICA
01 March 2012
Nothing says "South Africa" like the traditional, beloved South African braai. And with MasterChef South Africa now on our screens, we hope to see some delicious boerewors sizzling on the coals.
HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION COMES ALIVE IN WESTERN CAPE CLASSROOM
27 February 2012
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.
WINTER AT WOOLWORTHS - RIGHT NOW
01 February 2012
Military detail? Check. Chunky scarves? Check. Chukka boots? Check. Stripes? Check. Woolworths brings autumn/winter’s strongest looks straight from the catwalk to your closet.
WINTER AT WOOLWORTHS - RIGHT NOW
01 February 2012
Jewel tones? Check. Androgyny? Check. Chunky knits? Check. Midi skirts? Check. ‘60s silhouettes and op art colours? Check. Woolworths brings autumn/winter’s strongest trends and hottest looks straight from the catwalk to your closet.
ECKARD LEICHER’S ROYAL ASHTON CHEESE WINS INAUGURAL
WOOLWORTHS CHEESE MAKERS CHALLENGE
30 January 2012
Dairy farmer turned cheese maker Eckard Leicher of La Montanara, a small cheesery near Ashton in the Breede River valley, has taken home top honours in Woolworths first-ever Cheese Makers Challenge. His Royal Ashton, a Maasdam-type cheese with a sweet, nutty flavour, will join the ranks of award-winning cheeses available at Woolworths stores countrywide from February.
WOOLWORTHS “BACK TO SCHOOL” MOM'S TOUR PROMOTES HEALTHY EATING
12 January 2012
Woolworths will once again host dietitian-led Mom’s Store Tours to give parents the opportunity to learn more about healthy school lunchbox options at the beginning of a new school year.
0.27%