South Africa, Oct. 2 -- The expansion also brings a new layer of retail technology to the area, with the Checkers Midstream store set to become the first Checkers in Gauteng to introduce the retailer's Xpress Trolley smart shopping carts in the coming weeks.

The technology follows trials at two Checkers stores in the Western Cape and is designed to streamline the in-store shopping journey by allowing customers to scan products as they shop, monitor their spending and pay directly from the trolley without visiting a traditional checkout.

Bringing more retail categories to Midstream

The new Checkers FX offers a broad grocery and general merchandise proposition, including a Meat Market, Hot & Cold Foods Deli, Bakery and Fresh Fruit and Ve...