Woolworths

Today we’re celebrating our certification as a Top Employer for 2025!   This prestigious recognition reflects our dedication to creating a workplace where all our people feel valued, fulfilled and supported in their ambitions, and their careers.   The Top Employers Institute is the international authority on recognising excellence in people practices. They benchmark organisations against global best practice standards, and certification is only awarded to organisations that achieve the highest standards of excellence in employee conditions.   To our Woolies family here on LinkedIn, thank you for being an essential part of our journey ❤️ #TopEmployer2025

The Woolies Women in Tech committee attended the Women in Tech South Africa International Women’s Day conference - serving as a powerful reminder of the strength in community and shared experiences. Women in Tech International's goal is to empower 5 million women and girls by 2030, and our internal WIT team hopes to contribute towards this goal 🚀 Some of the panel topics of interest included “The role of empowering Africa’s inclusive Digital Economy” and “AI and Web3 for Good: Driving impact and inclusion”. Speakers reiterated the importance of driving positive change and giving people a voice – using technology to drive good outcomes. The event celebrated women, in support of women, and leading with passion and purpose.   Woolies CIO, Dr Christie Koorts, attended the event in support of International Women’s Day. “This was an event of innovation, connection and action. It was a testament to being a part of a group who are passionate about technology and empowerment. I look forward to hosting our next Woolies Women in Tech event soon, as we continue to bridge the gender gap in the field of STEM.”

Have you ever had a Chuckles craving at 11pm? Woolies After Dark might be the answer you're looking for. South Africans can now shop Woolworths Foodstops at Engen via the Uber Eats app until midnight. Simply search “Woolies” on the Uber Eats app to shop the range, with the confidence that all deliveries will maintain the Woolies cold chain. 24 Woolworths Foodstops are now shoppable on Uber Eats in Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu Natal, and the Western Cape, with 9 more stores to be added before the end of March and more on the horizon as demand for the service grows. Although the service is still in its trial phase, close to 20% of sales from participating Woolworths Foodstops are now the result of Woolies After Dark! Read more about Woolies After Dark online: https://lnkd.in/dQvRMDYu

Our interim results were released this morning, as we announce market-leading growth in our Food business and post a R1bn dividend. Our CEO Roy Bagattini shared, "We have a world-class Food business which remains our engine room for value creation, and we are building the foundational capabilities our apparel businesses need to drive long-term sustainable growth." Read more about our interim results online: https://lnkd.in/dnkH34d8

Today is World Social Justice Day - an opportunity to reflect on what we, as Woolies, are doing to create access, diversity, inclusion and a culture of belonging and acceptance – leaving no one behind. As an employer, we've ensured our internal minimum wage is significantly higher than the legislated minimum wage and we've seen over 900 employees benefit from learnerships. In our communities, we've donated R816 million worth of quality surplus food to those who need it most, and allocated almost R30 million towards food security projects. We are also passionate about developing small businesses, and our procurement support to SMMEs has risen 42% to R4 billion over the last year. Youth-owned businesses, in particular, were a focus for us last year and we granted over R2 million in cash to young South African entrepreneurs. Learn more about our commitment to building a more inclusive and equal society: https://lnkd.in/dvJmXQqu

Cape Town, did you spot an exceptionally tall crane in the CBD today? The crane was part of an operation that saw more than 60 new solar panels delivered to the roof of our head office ☀️ By 2030, we aim to source 100% of our energy from renewable sources.

Valentines day is the perfect time to speak about flowers 💐 As reported in News24 today, we're proud to share that one of our important suppliers in the flower market is using natural methods to promote pest control on their farms. This approach forms an important pillar of our Farming for the Future programme, supporting sustainable and ethical farming practices 💚 Learn more about the bug-eat-bug world we live in: https://lnkd.in/eHQex7re

In Gaborone this week, our leadership teams met with a number of newly appointed cabinet ministers of the Government of Botswana along with our local Batswana suppliers and other key stakeholders. We look forward to continuing our work with the Botswana Government, supporting the nation's development in line with the government’s priorities, and exploring opportunities for collaboration towards inclusive growth for both Batswana and Woolworths. 

A standing ovation is due to our marketing department who cleaned up at the recent International Content Marketing Awards! Winning two gold awards, two silver awards and four bronze awards reflects the excellent work our creative teams are responsible for every day, and the incredibly high standards they continue to exceed. Well done! 👏

"One of the biggest challenges facing the canned wine category has been the perception that alternative packaging equals inferior quality. WCellar's strategy addresses this misconception by maintaining premium quality while offering enhanced convenience." Have you tried our new range of canned wine? We'd love to hear your thoughts.