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1986
Choppies established; Wayside Supermarket opened
Choppies was established in the town of Lobatse in Botswana in 1986 and a massive expansion effort was begun in 2003.
Choppies has an effective corporate social investment (CSI) policy in line with the Company's commitment to the upliftment of communities.
Choppies is a BSE and JSE-listed entity committed to implementing and maintaining sound corporate governance practices.
We pride ourselves on providing value for money and a happy shopping experience to customers and communities across southern Africa.
Choppies was established in the town of Lobatse in Botswana in 1986 and a massive expansion effort was begun in 2003, with new stores opening throughout the outskirts of Gaborone. The development was also extended to Botswana's densely populated districts. The Group's past is one of incredible growth, which bodes well for the future.
Choppies established; Wayside Supermarket opened
Opened second store
Opened first store in Gaborone – Friendly Grocer
October – Choppies brand restored and all stores consolidated into a single brand
Choppies commenced operation in South Africa; first store opened
Listing on the BSE
Choppies commenced operation in Zimbabwe
Opened distribution centres in South Africa and Zimbabwe
Secondary listing on the JSE
Choppies commenced operation in Zambia and Kenya
Opened stores in Tanzania and Mozambique
September – new Board formed
Divestment from South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya and Tanzania
All countries in Rest of Africa segment post EBITDA profit
Choppies is the leading supermarket chain in Africa. The supermarket retail offering includes leading international food brands and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products as well as Choppies' own private label for value-minded consumers.
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