Pick n Pay restructures workforce model

Pick n Pay restructures workforce model

From The Best of the Money Show by Radio 702

May 4, 2026 · 8 min

About this episode

Stephen Grootes discusses Pick n Pay's workforce restructuring with retail analyst Finance Ghost.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Finance Ghost, retail analyst, about Pick n Pay launching a Section 189A consultation process as part of its ongoing turnaround strategy under CEO Sean Summers, why the retailer says its labour model has become too costly and inflexible to compete in a changing retail environment, what this means for workers and organised labour, and whether these difficult reforms are necessary to secure the company’s future.  The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.      Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show     Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 to 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk    For more from the…

People in this episode

Host: Stephen Grootes

Guest: Finance Ghost

Topics covered

  • workforce restructuring
  • retail analysis
  • labour model
  • economic trends
  • business strategy

Keywords

  • Pick n Pay
  • workforce model
  • Section 189A
  • retail environment
  • CEO Sean Summers

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Organizations: Pick n Pay, 702, CapeTalk

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