Woolworths has grown into a leading retail group with a strong presence in sub-Saharan Africa.
Retail activity
Woolworths Holdings Ltd. is a South African based retail group that operates locally and internationally through two subsidiaries: Woolworths (Pty) Ltd. Country Rd. Ltd. Stores are based in Africa, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Singapore.
Number of employees
32,202
Number of stores
460
Founded
1931
Latest news & developments from Woolworths
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Standalone Liquor Stores at Woolworths
Woolworths has announced plans to open its first standalone liquor store – WCellar. The first store will act as a standalone concept...
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Woolworths On Track with New Rules for Plastic Bags
Woolworths will scrap single-use plastics at 52 additional stores in Gauteng, the Western Cape and the North West, as part of its...
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Woolworths' Profit Up
Woolworths Holdings reported a 58.3% jump in first-half profit, its first in five years, as sales recovered from the lows at the start of...