Checkers Catalogue This Week: Xtra Savings, Sixty60 and How to Read a Checkers Special
Quick answer: Checkers is part of Shoprite Holdings, and its specials are tied to the Xtra Savings programme, so many of the best prices only apply when you scan your card or app. We could not find current 2026 Checkers Hyper weekly specials in the sources we checked, so open the official Checkers website or app for the dates on the current catalogue. Checkers' on-demand delivery service Sixty60 generated R11.9 billion in sales in the six months to 28 December 2025, up 34.6% year on year, according to Shoprite's interim results.
' 'Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from Wikipedia (Checkers), TechCentral, Joburg ETC and Shoprite Holdings interim results coverage. Sixty60 store numbers differ by date, so we show the range. We do not quote prices.
'Update, October 2026: Woolworths' WRewards and MySchool cards stopped working on 30 June 2026 and were replaced by the MyDifference programme (Loyal, Ambassador and VIP tiers, with a virtual card in the Woolies app). References to WRewards in this article describe the programme as it was before that date.
' 'Checkers at a glance
'| Fact | Detail from public sources |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Shoprite Holdings |
| Loyalty programme | Xtra Savings; about 12 million members in 2024 per Wikipedia (the wider Shoprite figure is higher) |
| Paid tier | Xtra Savings Plus, R99 a month, launched September 2023: free Sixty60 deliveries on orders of R350 or more and an extra in-store discount of up to 10%, capped at R200 a month (TechCentral) |
| Sixty60 coverage | 694 stores by the six months to 29 June 2025, up from 539 a year earlier (Joburg ETC); Wikipedia says coverage grew over 45% between December 2024 and December 2025 |
| Sixty60 sales | R11.9 billion in the six months to 28 December 2025, up 34.6% |
| Formats | Checkers, Checkers Hyper, Checkers Liquor |
Be careful with one trap in the numbers: Wikipedia's 661 figure for 2025 refers to Checkers' total store base, not the number of stores offering Sixty60. They are different counts and should not be mixed.
' 'How Checkers promotions are structured
'Checkers runs several promotion styles at once. There are catalogue-style specials with validity dates, member-only prices for Xtra Savings customers, weekend sales aimed at members (BusinessTech has reported on "Xtra Xtra Weekend" style sales), and app-based offers on Sixty60. The practical lesson is that the shelf price and the member price can differ, and the date printed on the offer matters more than the day you happen to browse.
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- Join Xtra Savings. Many deals are member-only. '
- Check the dates. Weekend sales can end on Sunday night. '
- Check the format. Hyper stores may carry offers that smaller Checkers stores do not. '
- Compare delivery prices. Sixty60 prices and fees can differ from in-store prices. '
- Check your slip. Make sure the member price was applied. '
Is Xtra Savings Plus worth R99 a month?
'The subscription gives free Sixty60 deliveries on orders of R350 or more and an extra in-store discount of up to 10% capped at R200 a month. Whether it pays for itself depends on how often you order. The sums below are invented to show the method, and the delivery fee is assumed, not quoted.
'| Scenario (invented numbers) | Monthly benefit | Cost | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 deliveries at an assumed R35 fee each, plus R400 saved in store at 10% = R40 | R140 + R40 = R180 | R99 | +R81 |
| 1 delivery at an assumed R35 fee, plus R20 saved in store | R55 | R99 | -R44 |
| 8 deliveries at R35, plus the R200 cap reached | R280 + R200 = R480 | R99 | +R381 |
The rule of thumb: if you order several times a month or spend heavily in store, the subscription can pay for itself. If you only use Checkers occasionally, it probably will not. Check the current terms on the Checkers website because they may have changed since launch.
Checkers versus other grocers on specials
'| Retailer | Loyalty | Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Checkers | Xtra Savings | Sixty60 delivery and member prices |
| Shoprite / Usave | Xtra Savings | Larger value-focused network |
| Pick n Pay | Smart Shopper | Personalised offers and asap! delivery |
| Woolworths | WRewards | Quality-led range |
Where to look for the current Checkers catalogue
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- The official Checkers website and app, which show the live promotions. '
- In-store shelf tags and end-of-aisle displays. '
- Shoprite Holdings newsroom, which has announced members-only weekends. '
- Third-party catalogue aggregators, which are handy for browsing but unofficial and sometimes undated. '
Pros and cons
'Pros
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- Strong digital offering, including Sixty60 delivery. '
- Xtra Savings member prices and an optional paid tier. '
- Wide range across Checkers and Checkers Hyper. '
Cons
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- Best prices often need the card or app. '
- Sixty60 convenience can tempt you to over-order. '
- No current Hyper weekly specials verified in our sources. '
Frequently asked questions
'Is Checkers owned by Shoprite?
'Yes, both belong to Shoprite Holdings.
'How much is Xtra Savings Plus?
'R99 a month when launched in September 2023; check the current price.
'How many stores offer Sixty60?
'694 by mid-2025 per Joburg ETC, and coverage has kept growing; we found no exact 2026 count.
'Do I need Xtra Savings to get Checkers specials?
'For many member prices, yes. Some prices apply to everyone.
'When does the Checkers catalogue change?
'We found no fixed day. Read the validity dates on the current offer.
' 'A quick routine
'Open the app once a week, note the validity dates, list the items you need, compare unit prices, and scan your card at the till. Then check the slip. That habit saves more than chasing every banner.
' 'Sources
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- Wikipedia: Checkers (supermarket chain) '
- TechCentral: Sixty60 expansion and sales coverage '
- Joburg ETC: Sixty60 store growth '
- Supermarket.co.za: Shoprite half-year results with Sixty60 sales '
- BusinessTech: Checkers Xtra Xtra Weekend sale '
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