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Vivo Energy, Pick n Pay launch convenience store in Gaborone

Vivo Energy and Pick n Pay launch convenience store.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Vivo Energy and Pick n Pay launch convenience store.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Vivo Energy Botswana and Pick n Pay have entered into a strategic partnership that culminated in the ushering in of a convenience store at Village in Gaborone.

The Pick n Pay Go outlet offers customers an opportunity to fuel their cars and also get something from the shop. Vivo Energy managing director, Sesupo Wagamang, described the partnership as a milestone that reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to growth, innovation and customer centric service delivery. “It is a great honour today, as we celebrate yet another milestone in Vivo Energy’s growth, innovation and partnership; the official launch of an exciting new retail collaboration between Vivo Energy and Pick n Pay,” he said at the launch of the store this week. “Today is not just about unveiling a new store; it is about reimagining what a service station can be. “We are evolving from being a place where people simply refuel, to becoming a destination where customers experience true convenience.

” Wagamang emphasised that the partnership goes beyond convenience, highlighting its potential to stimulate local economic growth. “By collaborating with a strong retail brand such as Pick n Pay, we are creating local jobs, empowering communities and stimulating commercial activity within the areas we operate,” he added. Moreover, he highlighted that the initiative aligns with the company’s broader vision of creating value not only for customers but also for the national economy. Wagamang expressed gratitude to Pick n Pay for taking them on their ambitious of a once off fuel stop with a to visit a retail store. “To the Pick n Pay group, thank you for walking this journey with us. To our customers thank you for your trust. And to our Vivo energy team, thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence and retail innovation,” he said. Vivo Energy Botswana is a company that distributes and markets Shell branded commodities, while Pick n Pay is a grocer that originates from South Africa.

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