PnP Specials This Week: Smart Shopper, Formats and How to Compare
Quick answer: Pick n Pay (PnP) specials are published on the Pick n Pay website and app and in store, and many prices depend on the free Smart Shopper card. Specials differ by store format, for example Hypermarket versus Express, so check your own store. We do not quote shelf prices because they change every cycle.
' 'Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from Wikipedia (Pick n Pay Stores), BusinessTech and Pick n Pay investor pages.
' 'Pick n Pay in numbers
'Raymond Ackerman founded Pick n Pay in 1967 after buying four Cape Town stores in 1966. The first Hypermarket opened in 1975, the first franchised store in 1993, and Boxer Superstores was acquired in 2002. Wikipedia reports about 2,269 stores in 2025 (1,498 company-owned, 697 franchised) in seven African countries. Pick n Pay Group is listed on the JSE (ticker PIK) and reported revenue of R122.1 billion for its 2025 financial year, with a net loss of R651 million that was an improvement of more than R2.6 billion year on year. In May 2026 the group reported closing 56 South African stores as part of its turnaround.
' '| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967, Raymond Ackerman, Cape Town |
| Stores (2025) | About 2,269 (1,498 company-owned, 697 franchised) |
| Hypermarkets | 23 reported in a recent business report |
| Revenue (2025 FY) | R122.1 billion |
| Clothing | 415 clothing-only stores |
| Express at BP forecourts | 188 stores |
Smart Shopper: how the card fits in
'Smart Shopper launched in 2011 and is free to join. Pick n Pay also offers paid Clubs (Coffee, Pets, Wine, Baby, Live Well) that give extra points and discounts. In November 2024 FNB customers gained the ability to earn eBucks at Pick n Pay. A member price is shown with its own start and end date on the Pick n Pay website, so always read the dates.
' 'Where to find this week's PnP specials
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- The Pick n Pay website and app (promotions and Smart Shopper offers). '
- In-store shelf tags: the price you pay. '
- Pick n Pay Online for Click and Collect or home delivery. '
- Pick n Pay asap! for selected items delivered within about an hour, and Pick n Pay on Mr D. '
PnP compared with Checkers, SPAR and Boxer
'| Retailer | Loyalty | Delivery | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick n Pay | Smart Shopper | Online, asap!, Mr D | Turnaround under way; Hypermarkets for big shops |
| Checkers | Xtra Savings | Sixty60 | 786 stores (2026) |
| SPAR | SPAR Rewards | SPAR2U | Independent retailers |
| Boxer | Boxer Rewards Club | In-store focus | Discount format, Pick n Pay holds a large stake |
How to judge a special
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- Compare per kilogram or litre. '
- Check whether the price needs a Smart Shopper card. '
- Note the end date and purchase limits. '
- Compare with your usual price, which you can log for a few weeks. '
Pros and cons
'Pros
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- A free loyalty programme with personalised offers. '
- Several channels: store, online, asap! and Mr D. '
- Hypermarkets cover groceries and general goods. '
Cons
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- Prices and ranges vary by format and franchise. '
- Store closures in the turnaround mean you should check your nearest branch is still trading. '
- Delivery fees may offset small savings. '
Frequently asked questions
'Is Smart Shopper free?
'Yes, joining is free; the paid Clubs are optional extras.
'Does Pick n Pay deliver?
'Yes, via Pick n Pay Online, asap! for selected items, and Pick n Pay on Mr D.
'Is Boxer part of Pick n Pay?
'Pick n Pay acquired Boxer in 2002 and kept a large stake after Boxer listed on the JSE in November 2024.
'Where is the weekly catalogue?
'Check the Pick n Pay website or app, because we could not find a fixed publishing schedule in public sources.
' 'Check your store is still trading
'Because Pick n Pay reported closing 56 South African stores in May 2026 as part of its turnaround, confirm hours and trading status of your branch on the official store locator before you drive across town.
' 'A simple habit that saves money
'Pick three items you buy every week and note their price each time you shop. Within a month you will know what a real special looks like at Pick n Pay and when a so-called deal is just the normal price in a bright tag.
' 'Sources
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- Wikipedia: Pick n Pay Stores '
- BusinessTech: Pick n Pay store and Hypermarket reporting '
- Pick n Pay investor relations pages '
Wikipedia: Pick n Pay
