Thabiso Mochiko

Johannesburg

Deputy Companies Editor at Business Live

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Articles

Tiger Brands moves to regain market share

1 week ago | businesslive.co.za | Thabiso Mochiko |Esa Alexander

The fight against illicit trade is ultimately a fight for our entrepreneurs, for the integrity of our economy and for the future we all want to build, writes Luncedo Mtwentwe.
Dis-Chem scramble to keep up with rivals

1 week ago | businesslive.co.za | Thabiso Mochiko

The meat processing industry has urged the government to secure an agreement that will restore poultry imports from Brazil and avoid an imminent food supply crisis.
Demand for credit drives Lewis plans for 200 new stores

1 week ago | businesslive.co.za | Thabiso Mochiko

My Brilliant Career Prakhar Srivastava is the CEO of on-demand home services platform GoodApp
Demand for credit drives Lewis plans for 200 new stores

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Thabiso Mochiko

Demand for credit drives Lewis plans for 200 new stores 01 June 2025 - 00:00 By THABISO MOCHIKO Lewis plans to open up to 200 stores over five years as consumer demand for credit continues unabated. ..
Dis-Chem scramble to keep up with rivals

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Thabiso Mochiko

Dis-Chem scramble to keep up with rivals 01 June 2025 - 00:00 By THABISO MOCHIKO Dis-Chem will launch a revised reward programme which it hopes will further boost its market share after it recorded a decline in key categories following aggressive promotions by competitors. ..
Tiger Brands moves to regain market share

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Thabiso Mochiko

Tiger Brands moves to regain market share 01 June 2025 - 00:00 By THABISO MOCHIKO Tiger Brands has embarked on a brand refresh of its personal care category to regain market share on some products. ..
Pepkor plans 250 more stores by year-end as operating profit grows 13.3%

1 week ago | timeslive.co.za | Thabiso Mochiko

Pepkor, the owner of Pep, Tekkie Town and Bradlows furniture stores, reported a 12.8% rise in revenue to R48.8bn for the six months to March, while operating profit grew by 13.3% to R5.8bn. File photo. Pepkor, the owner of Pep, Tekkie Town and Bradlows furniture stores, plans to open between 250 and 300 new stores by the end of the year. The group recently announced a number of acquisitions including Legit, Style and Boardmans from Retailability.
Pick n Pay results show recovery is starting to take shape

1 week ago | theherald.co.za | Thabiso Mochiko

Pick n Pay Clothing delivered 11.6% growth from standalone stores. It opened 30 company-owned stores during the financial year, to bring the total estate to 415 stores. Pick n Pay has reported a reduction in full-year losses as its recovery starts taking shape. For almost two years, Pick n Pay embarked on a turnaround strategy to curb the losses and improve its operations.
New twist in Shell SA sale

2 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Thabiso Mochiko

A legal showdown is looming over the sale of Shell's downstream business in South Africa. At the heart of the battle is a decision by Swiss energy firm Gunvor to dump Afrifund Investments, led by businessman Sipho Maseko, as its local BEE partner. Maseko and his investment vehicle are said to be considering legal action after the company was dumped at the last minute in favour of Matasis Investment Holdings, a Johannesburg-based company fronted by former Northern Cape premier Manne Dipico.
WeBuyCars doubles down on expansion

2 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Thabiso Mochiko

WeBuyCars aims to double the number of its buying stations and has set its sights on establishing outlets in Bloemfontein, Richards Bay and eMalahleni (formerly Witbank) and Middelburg in Mpumalanga. The buyer and seller of pre-owned cars has established vehicle “supermarkets” across a number of cities. The company recently added 10 new stations, referred to as buying pods, where vehicle owners can get their cars evaluated and sold to the company, bringing the total number of pods to 93.