Pick n Pay is a retail business in the fast-moving consumer goods industry on the African continent that actually believes doing good is good business. It operates in multiple store formats under two brands, Pick n Pay and Boxer. And it has the largest online grocery business in Africa.

Pick n Pay

 

The company procures quality products at its best available prices. The platform, shoppers to create shopping lists and also view their purchase history. Pick n Pay provides shoppers or customers with a well-tailored range of high-quality food, grocery, and also general merchandise products that are affordable. I believe you clicked on this post to know more about Pick n Pay, so read on.

Pick n Pay

It is the second-largest supermarket chain store in South Africa. It was established in 1967. Pick n Pay can also be found in other regions of Southern Africa such as Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia, and Swaziland. Though the company has plans of opening a store in Malawi, it is yet to be done. On the platform, there are different store types that are offered, so let’s look at them.

Store Types

The stores that Pick n Pay to operate in as such follow, Pick n Pay, Hypermarket, Supermarket, Pick n Pay Family, Liquor, also, Pick n PayLocal, Clothing, Express, Pharmacy stand-alone, Pick n PayMini markets and Daily, Spaza and Boxer formats.

Categories

Just like every other online shopping store, there are categories that make it easier for shoppers to find or search for the things they want. On the platform, you can make purchases of almost anything you want. Well, here are the categories;

  • Fresh Food.
  • Food Cupboard.
  • Frozen Food.
  • Convenience Meals.
  • Beverages.
  • Health & Beauty.
  • Baby.
  • Household Cleaning.
  • Electronics & Office.
  • Home & Outdoor.
  • Wine Liquor.

The above are the categories you can purchase from. On the platform or site, the category is labelled as Shop By Aisle.

What Can I Buy On Pick n Pay?

With this platform, you can buy almost anything you want, because it is just like every other online shopping platform or service that you know. Below are some of the things you can buy on the website;

  • Long Life Milk.
  • Sugar & Sweets.
  • Breakfast Cereal & Bars.
  • Rice, Grains & Maize.
  • Beans, Pulse & Lentils.
  • Pasta & Noodles.
  • Canned Foods & Packets.
  • Jams & Spreads.
  • Baking Ingredients.
  • Chips & Dips.
  • Chocolates & Sweets.
  • Condiments & Salads.
  • Biscuits & Crackers.
  • Dried Snacks, Fruit & Nuts.
  • Oil & Vinegar.
  • Sauces & Dressing.
  • Spices & Seasoning.
  • Gifting.
  • Health, Protein & Energy Bars.

The items that are listed above are some of the items or things you can get. It is very simple to use. It also has a mobile app that makes it easier for you to shop from anywhere with just a tap on your smartphone.

Pick n Pay App

The latest app for the platform brings users some great new features to make your shopping experience faster, easier, and more affordable. With the app, you can;

  • Join the Pick n Pay mobile community and be the first to find out about the latest specials.
  • Activate the app fast and simply. You can do that by scanning your Smart Shopper Card to get Instant Access to your own personal discounts, shopping list, recipes, and all your information on your Smart Shopper.
  • Make use of the barcode scanner to scan any product and add it to your shopping list.
  • Search, shop, and check out faster and better.
  • Switch your Smart Shopper points to cash, airtime, and others.
  • Load your Shopper card with personal discounts.

Now, in order to do the above that are listed, you need to install the app on your device.

Smart Shopper

The Smart Shopper is a service that allows customers to earn and spend points. You can earn points anytime you swipe your Smart Shopper Card. the points you earn can be spent on anything you like and are just one of the ways to save you money when using the platform. The customer Smart Shopper program can also provide linked accounts to allow the same family to use primary, secondary, and collector Smart Shopper Cards to earn points.

How To Download 

To install the app on your device, go to the App store on your smartphone and enter Pick n Pay on the search. From the result, tap on Pick n Pay and tap on “Install” from the information page. Install the application will be downloaded or installed on the device that you are using.

How To Register 

Now that you have the app installed on your device, now all you have to do is to create an account. You can register for a profile by visiting Here. Then select any of the options there, “I have a Smart Shopper Card” or “I Don’t have a Smart Shopper Card”. After you’ve decided on the one to use, follow the on-screen instructions that will be shown to commence.

Who is Pick n Pay owned by?

Pick n Pay is owned by Raymond Ackerman, who purchased the small chain of supermarkets from Goldin and later went on to develop it into one of the largest supermarket groups in South Africa. Today, Raymond Ackerman is still the chairperson of the popular supermarket company, and he is always known for his philanthropic skills.

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