What does Metcash do?

Metcash (ASX: MTS) is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution and marketing company with sales of over $16 billion in FY21. We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities.

How many employees does Metcash have?

Employing over 6,000 people, Metcash champions the interests of the independent retail industry.

Who owns Metcash Trading?

Formerly known as Davids, Metcash is majority controlled by South Africa’s Metro Cash & Carry, which holds some 72 percent of Metcash shares. The company remains listed on the Australia stock exchange and is led by former Metro executive Andrew Reitzer as CEO.

What country owns Metcash?

Australian
Metcash Trading (ASX: MTS) is an Australian conglomerate company headquartered in NSW, Metcash is a distributing and marketing support in supermarket groceries, perishables, fresh produce, alcoholic beverages, hardware, and other consumer goods.

Who is Metcash owned by?

Is Metcash South African owned?

Metcash Trading Limited (Metcash) is officially born, replacing Davids Limited. The name acknowledges the pivotal role South African owned Metro Cash & Carry plays in the strategic direction of the company, a majority shareholder till 2004.

How long has Metcash been in business?

1927. Metcash’s story begins when 24-year-old Joe David opens his first ‘corner store’ in Woolloomooloo, NSW. He calls it ‘Davids’ – later it will become Metcash.

Who owns Bookers wholesale?

Tesco PLCBooker Group / Parent organization

What companies fall under Massmart?

Massmart Wholesale comprises Makro, Cash & Carry, Shield, The Fruitspot, Massfresh Meats and Wumdrop. Makro sells Food, Liquor and General Merchandise categories, catering for retail, commercial and wholesale customers.

What type of business is Massmart?

African retail and wholesale group
Massmart is an African retail and wholesale group with widely recognised and differentiated formats, represented in 408 stores in 13 sub-Saharan countries. We have leading market shares in the general merchandise, liquor, home improvement and wholesale food markets.