Shopping and Daily Needs
Relocating comes with plenty of change, but shopping doesn’t have to be one of the challenges. This guide matches up South African retailers with their North Carolina (and U.S.) counterparts, making it easier to find your go-to groceries, clothing, hardware, and everyday essentials in a familiar way.
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | What It Sells | 🇺🇸 North Carolina |
| Woolworths Food | Premium groceries, bakery, deli, meals | Harris Teeter, Whole Foods Market |
| Woolworths Clothing and Home | Fashion, basics, bedding, housewares | Macy’s, Target, Belk, Kohl’s |
| Pick n Pay / Checkers | Large supermarket chains | Food Lion, Kroger, Publix |
| Spar | Neighborhood supermarkets | Ingles Markets, Aldi |
| Checkers FreshX / Forage & Feast | Trendy, premium and curated food | Trader Joe’s |
| Builders Warehouse | Hardware, home improvement | Lowe’s Home Improvement, Home Depot |
| Adendorff Machinery Mart | Power tools, machinery | Harbor Freight Tools, Northern Tool + Equipment |
| Game | General merchandise, appliances | Walmart, Target |
| Makro | Wholesale bulk, appliances, electronics | Costco, Sam’s Club |
| Clicks | Pharmacy, health and beauty | CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens |
| Dis-Chem | Pharmacy, larger health, beauty and baby | Walgreens, Rite Aid |
| Pep Stores | Budget clothing, shoes, household basics | Walmart, TJ Maxx, Ross Dress for Less |
| Ackermans / Mr Price | Affordable fashion, kids’ clothes | Old Navy, Target, H&M |
| Edgars | Mid-range fashion and beauty | Macy’s, JCPenney, Belk |
| Foschini / Truworths | Fashion-focused retail chains | Express, Banana Republic, Nordstrom Rack |
| Exclusive Books | Bookstore chain | Barnes & Noble |
| PNA | Stationery, books, school supplies | Staples, Office Depot |
| Checkers Liquor / TOPS at Spar | Bottle store chains | ABC Stores, Total Wine & More |
| Tiger Wheel & Tyre | Car tyres, batteries, fitment centers | Discount Tire, National Tire & Battery |
| Outdoor Warehouse | Outdoor gear, fishing, hiking, camping | REI Co-op, Bass Pro Shop, Cabela’s |
| Sportsmans Warehouse | Sports equipment, outdoor, lifestyle gear | Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy Sports + Outdoors |
| Pick n Pay Clothing | Budget clothing chains | Walmart Clothing, Target Clothing |
| Shoprite / USave | Discount groceries | Aldi, Save A Lot, Food Lion |
| Crazy Store | Cheap toys, party supplies, seasonal | Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar |
Factory Outlet Stores
North Carolina boasts a variety of factory outlet malls and retail outlets offering significant savings on top brands.
Carolina Premium Outlets
Located off I-95, this outlet center features over 80 stores including Nike, Crocs, J.Crew Factory, Fragrance Outlet and Reebok, with discounts ranging from 25% to 65%.
Charlotte Premium Outlets
An open air mall with 100 stores such as Under Armour, Adidas, Steve Madden and Saks OFF 5TH, offering up to 65% off regular retail prices.
Concord Mills
North Carolina’s largest outlet mall featuring 200 stores including Victoria’s Secret, Skechers, Bath & Body Works and Nike, with a variety of dining options.
Tanger Outlets Mebane
A popular outlet destination with a wide selection of stores offering year-round sales and promotions.
Tanger Outlets Asheville
An open air outlet center with over 70 stores including Polo Ralph Lauren, Levi’s Outlet Store, New Balance Factory Store and Le Creuset, with seasonal events and entertainment.
Nags Head
Located on the Outer Banks, this outlet mall features a variety of stores including Gap Factory Store, Sunglass Hut, American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie.