Shoprite acquires Vida e Caffè in major coffee market move
Shoprite has agreed to acquire Vida e Caffè, subject to regulatory approval, and has completed the purchase of an initial 51% stake in payments technology company R&A Cellular.
Shoprite, the retail giant, has announced the acquisition of South Africa's largest specialty coffee chain, Vida e Caffè, as well as a 51% stake in payments technology company R&A Cellular. The deals, worth about R1 billion combined, were announced alongside Shoprite's annual results for the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2026. The acquisition of Vida e Caffè, which operates over 400 stores across Africa, is expected to strengthen Shoprite's presence in the coffee and quick-service restaurant category while adding deep operational expertise in the fast-growing market.
The acquisition of R&A Cellular is part of Shoprite's financial services growth strategy, aiming to scale the R&A Cellular platform nationally and expand its reach into the informal retail market.
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