Starbucks to launch inside select Checkers stores

[BusinessTech]

Starbucks to launch inside select Checkers stores

Checkers has announced a new partnership with Starbucks which will see the coffee-chain launch outlets in select supermarkets.

 

[My_King]

 

[Binary_Bark]

That's Nice.

 

[Toxxyc]

Wasn't Starbucks on the brink of tanking in SA because of lack of interest? People realizing it's bland coffee, or something like that?

 

[Hamster]

Woolies has Mugg n Bean and some book shop or something Seattle. So I guess that's why Checkers needed to settle for American piepie water coffee

 

[backstreetboy]

No thanks. My Delonghi at home is cheaper.

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

will they bring the fast internet?
then it might be worth it.

 

[Johnatan56]

Woolies has Mugg n Bean and some book shop or something Seattle. So I guess that's why Checkers needed to settle for American piepie water coffee

I thought woolies had their own brand? Or at least the Waterfront, Sea Point and Century City ones are (not 100% sure about the last one, all CT).

The waterfront woolies is very nice btw, for anyone wanting something not too expensive in Waterfront, when you walk in, just keep heading straight.

 

[pinball wizard]

Might I ask who gives a teeny tiny rat's arse?

 

[Hamster]

I thought woolies had their own brand?

The one here in Broadacres has a Mugg n Bean inside of it so I assumed they have some sort of agreement.

 

[Johnatan56]

The one here in Broadacres has a Mugg n Bean inside of it so I assumed they have some sort of agreement.

https://afktravel.com/restaurant/woolworths-cafe-rosebank/ is the rosebank one


This is sandton one:

Don't see any M&B signage, so would assume it's also a WW one.

https://www.google.com/maps/uv?pb=!1s0x1e9576fb573cbef5%3A0x528cbc72fc6e51da!3m1!7e115!4shttps%3A%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipOwd4WkOvVDaMergdRYay5bcoZZbObkOokRuIwz%3Dw284-h160-k-no!5sbroadacres%20woolworths%20-%20Google%20Search!15sCgIgAQ&imagekey=!1e10!2sAF1QipN3MnNzWNXbFrg8t9kDGswO0IDUlcBPFFBxf9qs&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjQu_XU94btAhXEQkEAHbOxB84QoiowCnoECBIQAw

Definitely WW logos on the cups if the pic is from the correct area:

 

[umamankandla]

I havent seen that many SB's in CT and most of the in store locations are CT so maybe it is a cheaper way of opening more stores in CT faster?

 

[d0b33]

This explains why the local Checkers store manager was so excited talking on the phone about Starbucks.

 

[Hamster]

https://afktravel.com/restaurant/woolworths-cafe-rosebank/ is the rosebank one
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This is sandton one:
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Don't see any M&B signage, so would assume it's also a WW one.

https://www.google.com/maps/uv?pb=!1s0x1e9576fb573cbef5%3A0x528cbc72fc6e51da!3m1!7e115!4shttps%3A%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipOwd4WkOvVDaMergdRYay5bcoZZbObkOokRuIwz%3Dw284-h160-k-no!5sbroadacres%20woolworths%20-%20Google%20Search!15sCgIgAQ&imagekey=!1e10!2sAF1QipN3MnNzWNXbFrg8t9kDGswO0IDUlcBPFFBxf9qs&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjQu_XU94btAhXEQkEAHbOxB84QoiowCnoECBIQAw

Definitely WW logos on the cups if the pic is from the correct area:
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Oh right, we have some Woolworth's Cafes here too. Want me to send you a pic of the Mugg n Bean?

 

[Johnatan56]

Oh right, we have some Woolworth's Cafes here too. Want me to send you a pic of the Mugg n Bean?

That one probs doesn't belong to WW and is just set up there as agreement with the mall.

 

[grok]

My local Checky is still one of those 90's-style stinky stores.. cheap but nasty.

Well, at least one can now lift a pinky while your feet is in the mud.

 

[bwana]

Woolies has Mugg n Bean and some book shop or something Seattle. So I guess that's why Checkers needed to settle for American piepie water coffee

I thought Woolies was their own brand?

 

[Hamster]

I thought Woolies was their own brand?

They are. Our Woolies over here is special though. Can buy Mugg n Bean right next to the bread section.

 

[WaxLyrical]

My local Checky is still one of those 90's-style stinky stores.. cheap but nasty.

Well, at least one can now lift a pinky while your feet is in the mud.

Stopped over at a new one on Linksfield road Jhb - looks like a 5star hotel foyer.
Looks like Checkas wants to up their game.

Coffee shop in same centre busy AF.

 

[justplain]

I'm Sure this was a great opportunity for Shoprite/checkers to use a local brand / develop their own?
You know, local business and all .....