Shoprite takes over Vida e Caffè, expanding empire

Bona Magazine 30 h South Africa

In a landmark corporate move that marks the end of an era for independent coffee culture in Mzansi, South African retail titan Shoprite Group has announced the 100% acquisition of Vida e Caffè. The deal, signed in late August 2026, transfers ownership of the continent’s largest speciality coffee chain, comprising over 400 corporate and franchise locations, into Shoprite’s massive corporate..

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