South Africa has some of the most advanced and innovative petrol forecourt, convenience store and supermarket formats in the World using the latest technologies. As the rainbow nation busily finalises preparations for the World Cup finals, our hosted store visits will benchmark best practice and connect international retailers and suppliers with senior representatives from the very best South African retail operators.

  View video of new Pick n Pay Express format

The stores we will be visiting include the latest Engen-Woolworths forecourt store, world class SPAR South Africa stores, Food Lover's Market (achieved second place in Insight/NACS sponsored "Global Convenience Format of the Year" 2007), the new FreshStop JV with Chevron and the brand new Pick n Pay forecourt format JV with BP which features electronic shelf edge labels and was recently chosen as one of the four most advanced convenience store formats in the World in the recent Insight NACS International Convenience Retailer of the Year Award 2009.

Our Future of South African Convenience industry conference on Tuesday 9th February in Johannesburg features contributions from Woolworths, Sasol, Nielsens, Fruit & Veg City (Fresh Stop), Insight and RMF.

Package Details for International Delegates

The Insight South African Retail Study Tour includes attending 'The Future of South African Convenience Retail' conference, all luxury accommodation, fine dining, and an internal flight. Delegates may also choose to take the extended Cape Town Option. (international flights are not included)

Price Breakdown
Retail Study Tour £1190.00
3 nights in Four & Five Star Accommodation £599.00
3 Fine Dining Restaurants £199.00
The Future of SA Convenience conference £329.00
Internal Flight £178.00
Total £2495.00

Price with 15% Early Booking Discount - £2121.00

Full itinerary:
South African Study Tour Agenda (Word document)

International Delegates
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Extended Option available on request contact Insight for details.

Package Details for South African Delegates
Our Future of South African Convenience industry conference on Tuesday 9th February in Johannesburg alreday features contributions from Woolworths, Sasol, Nielsens, Fruit & Veg City (Fresh Stop),Super Group, Nandos, Insight and RMF. Price is 3950 ZAR + VAT.
Email Ray Maingard at RMF to reserve your place for JHB conference only now (SA delegates)
Booking Form - Conference Day 9th February 2010 (Word document)

Conference Day Agenda (Word document)

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