SA Retailer Game Sent A Can Of Baked Beans To Space On Leap Day [Video]

South African and global news updates with a twist. 2oceansvibe is South Africa’s biggest solely owned online news platform with local and world news updates.

SA retail giant Game doesn't only have bulk deals to woo their customers, they now also have a presence in space. Well, sort of. As part of its 2024 Leap Day campaign, the retailer has sent an iconic South African staple, Koo Baked Beans, to space. Until Woolies launches a macaroon into orbit, Game is the only South African retailer to pull off a stunt like this.

Once the beans reached a certain height, it was brought back down, ensuring no remnants were left behind for SpaceX to bump into. "Koo baked beans are unquestionably one of our customers' most favourite products across the country. The sales of essential groceries and pantry items continue to increase, as our shoppers focus on stocking their pantries, feeding their families and treating themselves in the most cost-effective way possible.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

2oceansvibe /  🏆 43. in ZA

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Game changer for work visas in South Africa launching this weekThe Department of Home Affairs is kick-starting a new visa system, which is a major boost for the nation’s current skills shortage.
Read more »

South Sudan: Zero Waste, More Hope in South SudanZero energy light bulbs and sturdy bricks for schools and homes. Some innovative communities in South Sudan are reusing waste in new ways as the world rallies to ban plastic pollution by the year's end, with help from a small team of experts led by climate and environmental scientist Shazneen Cyrus Gazdar at theUN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
Read more »

Former South African Striker Marks Maponyane Highlights Striker Crisis in South AfricaMarks 'Go Man Go' Maponyane, a former Bafana Bafana, Kaizer Chiefs, and Orlando Pirates striker, expresses concern over the lack of goals from strikers in the Premier Soccer League. He calls on coaches to address the issue and discusses the decline of South African strikers in recent years.
Read more »

Pick n Pay shares crash as retailer announces measures to shore up balance sheetShares in Pick n Pay crashed nearly 14% on Wednesday after the embattled retailer announced a raft of proposed measures to shore up its balance sheet, including tapping shareholders for R4 billion and separately listing value chain Boxer.
Read more »

‘Irresponsible and reckless’: Teacher sent entire class home after her sweet went missingThe teacher is being investigated after she suspended the pupils for what is being called a 'frivolous' reason.
Read more »