Checkers is a supermarket retailer owned by Shoprite that operates in Southern Africa.

The supermarket chain focuses more strongly on fresh produce and offers a wider range of choice food items to a more affluent clientele.

Checkers was founded in 1956 by Norman Herber in Mayfair, Johannesburg[1][2][3].

[5] In 2016 Checkers tested the Xtra Savings card subsequently shelving it until its launch in late 2019.

[6] Checkers claims that use of the card could result in up to 25% savings and early access to certain sales.