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Retail in South Africa
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Retail sector based in South Africa. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
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Massdiscounters T A Game And Dionwired
Game is a trusted brand with a 51-year heritage of delivering the best value on quality merchandise for African consumers, through its 118 stores in South Africa and 28 throughout the rest of Africa. Since its inception in 1970, Game has been focused on providing its customers with unbeatable prices, which is reinforced through the Game Price Beat Promise. Game continues to leverage Walmart and Massmart’s strong supplier relationships to secure the best deals for its customers.
10001+ staff
Pack 'n Stack
In-store Impact. Delivered: Expert Retail Solutions through Sales, Merchandising, Insights, and Support Services in South Africa.
10001+ staff
Pep
PEP’s purpose – to make it possible for everyone to look and feel good – still stands today, as we celebrate more than 60 years of making a difference. We’ve evolved over the years, with more ways to shop, like e-commerce, and more ways to pay, like FoneYam, but some things never change, and that is to continuously make it easy for our remarkable customers to access products and services, always at the lowest prices. It goes without saying that we LOVE to be part of every small town and every big city! That’s why we now have more than 2700 stores, making us the largest, single-brand retailer in Southern Africa. Easy access to our stores makes it a breeze for customers to pop in for a friendly smile and those amazing #PEPfinds! As well as clothing and footwear, we have a wide range of homeware, FMCG, cellular products and financial services, including cashbacks, loans, funeral cover, cross-border/local money transfers, bill payments, Flash tokens, PAXI courier service, and so much more. PEP is a business for people, and we love growing together as a business but also as Dynamos (employees). With over Dynamos delighting our remarkable customers, we keep stepping forward, whilst never forgetting to make it possible for everyone to look and feel good. Today, we’re proud to have one of the strongest corporate cultures in the world, which we call “Sikhula KunYe (we are growing together). For more than 60 years and beyond, we will continue to evolve and make a difference in our remarkable customers’ lives… every single day… and we love every moment of doing it!
10001+ staff
Pick N Pay
Welcome to Pick n Pay, where family values and customer-centricity converge to create an unparalleled shopping experience. Since 1967, when the visionary Raymond Ackerman championed the cause of consumers by acquiring the first few stores, the Ackerman family's dedication has steered our journey of growth and expansion. Today, Pick n Pay stands tall across South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Lesotho, embodying our commitment to serving communities far and wide. Additionally, we proudly hold a 49% share in TM Supermarkets, a Zimbabwean retail giant, further extending our reach and impact. Our core offering spans groceries, clothing, and general merchandise, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our customers. But our dedication doesn't stop there. We go beyond the ordinary, offering value-added services that align with the evolving expectations of our patrons. The Group strives to address socio-economic challenges through the supply of high-quality, affordable food for all customers, while providing significant employment and economic opportunities across its value chain. To ensure utmost convenience and accessibility, Pick n Pay operates through various store formats, including both franchised and owned establishments. Whether you step into our stores for a quick grocery run or a leisurely shopping spree, expect nothing less than a seamless and enriching experience at Pick n Pay—the quintessential family store focused on you, our valued customer.
10001+ staff
Spar South Africa
There’s something different about shopping at SPAR, that’s because we’ve created a culture of caring and community to ensure our customers have a consistently enjoyable shopping experience in a uniquely friendly and family orientated store. Nothing means more to us than our valued customers and we believe in going the extra mile to give them the best. From sourcing the finest products to providing willing and efficient staff who take a personal interest in our customers’ needs. In the 1960’s a group made up of 8 wholesalers were given exclusive rights to the SPAR name and brand in 1963 and serviced 500 small retailers. Through business acquisitions and organic growth, today the SPAR Group Ltd operates 6 distribution centres and 1 Build it distribution centre (building materials) and 1 pharmaceutical distribution centre (S BUYS), supplying goods and services to more than SPAR stores across Southern Africa.
10001+ staff
Truworths
Truworths International Ltd is an investment holding and management company which has been listed in the General Retailers sector on the JSE and on the Namibian Stock Exchange since 1998. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, its main operating companies, Truworths Ltd (Truworths, operating primarily in South Africa) and Office Holdings Ltd (Office, operating primarily in the United Kingdom), are leading cash and account retailers of fashion clothing, footwear and related merchandise. T H E E A R L Y DECADES The business changed its name to Truworths Fashion House in 1935. Truworths Ltd was incorporated in 1940 and by the 1950s the chain had expanded to 80 stores. Accounts were introduced into the business in 1955 and sales reached R1 million for the first time in 1959. Truworths continued to expand across South Africa and by the late 1970s had a footprint of 280 specialised boutique stores. B U I L D I N G O U R BRANDS The 1980s saw the rapid expansion of the brand portfolio with the launch of Daniel Hechter (1984), Inwear (1986), Truworths Man (1988) and Truworths Jewellery (1989). In the 1990s further inhouse brands were launched, namely LTD (1992), and Identity and Elements Ginger Mary followed in 2004 and Hey Betty in 2011. Organic brand expansion has been complemented by the acquisition of Young Designers Emporium (2003), Uzzi (2006), and Earthaddict, Earthchild and Naartjie (2015). During 2017 Truworths opened Office London in South Africa and acquired Loads of Living.(Subject to Competition Commission approval at the time of preparing the Annual Financial Report 2017) D E F I N I N G T H E FASHION COURT Truworths introduced the emporium store concept into the South African retail market in 2004. These exciting and visually appealing large-format stores house multiple brands, fashion concepts and lifestyles in a single store and ensure that Truworths defines the fashion court in major malls across the country.
10001+ staff
Food Lover's Market Holdings
Food Lover's Market Holdings is the holding group for Food Lover's Market, FreshStop, Food Lover's Eatery, Market Liquors, Diamond Discount Liquors, VetsMart, Streatery, Seattle Coffee Company and FVC International.
10001+ staff
Kal Group Limited
With a founding story that stretches back more than 100 years, KAL Group is a diversified trader and retailer in the agricultural, manufacturing, retail, fuel, and convenience markets. Our customers range from home gardeners to large-scale commercial farming operations, from DIY enthusiasts to professional building contractors, from daily commuters to suburban families. As a Group, we believe our employees, customers and stakeholders should be better off because of our existence and the work we do. We sow back into local communities through corporate social investments with a special focus on sustainability and education. With over 270 operating points across South Africa and Namibia, our expansive footprint reaches a diverse customer base that reflects the mutual love of the land, sense of community, and can-do attitude that we share with our stakeholders. We believe in sowing seeds that will reap impactful and transformative change. Our customers’ needs thus facilitate our growth and ambition as a diversified company dedicated to providing value-adding products and services that look to the future. We understand the ever-changing nature of the land and its people and use this knowledge to inform our robust multi-sector and multi-regional operations. Altogether, our supply network, infrastructure, and facilities provide our customers with a comprehensive product offering inclusive of trade, retail and fuel products, as well as manufacturing and financial services.
5001 to 10000 staff
Lewis Group Ltd
Lewis Group is a leading retailer of household furniture, electrical appliances and home electronics, sold on credit through the Lewis, Best Home and Electric, and My Home brands. Lewis is the country’s largest furniture chain and one of the most recognisable brands in furniture retailing. Monarch Insurance, the group’s financial services subsidiary, provides short-term insurance cover to customers purchasing merchandise on credit. Focused primarily on the expanding middle to lower income market in the living standards measurement (LSM) 4 to 7 categories, the group has a credit customer base of close to 700 Customers are predominantly from black communities, with 55% being female. The group has 602 stores across all major metropolitan areas and a strong presence in rural South Africa, with 56 of the stores located in the neighbouring southern African countries of Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland. Lewis Group has been listed on the JSE Limited since 2004, where it is classified under the General Retailers sector.
5001 to 10000 staff
Woolworths
Woolworths offers a unique blend of food, fashion, beauty and homeware. Since 1931, we’ve found ways to do better, think bigger, inspire more, care more. As we continue to innovate and evolve, our commitment to quality will never change. Woolies Exceptional Quality™ is the driving force of every decision we make, product we sell and customer we serve. Our values inform what we stand for and underpin everything we do. And our duty to leave the world and our community in a better place than we found it means that sustainability, transparency and ethical practices sit at the heart of our business. Join us and our creative, innovative, passionate and dedicated 34 strong staff on our journey to be a leading retailer in the southern hemisphere.
10001+ staff
Bluff Meat Supply
Bluff Meat Supply is a meat retail and wholesale company that offer all cuts of beef, lamb, pork and chicken including various processed meat products to our customers.
1001 to 5000 staff
Cash Crusaders Franchising
OUR LEGACY Our vision is to support and empower communities economically by giving individuals the tools to run their businesses and add value to their customers’ lives. In doing so, we make a positive contribution to the communities of Southern Africa. To support the entire franchise group in living this vision, we embrace the four key values below. OUR VALUES Honor the brand We honor the brand by always being honest and fair. We strive to ensure we make things happen. Our commitment is to always offer the most interesting shopping experience. Be professional We treat each other the way we would like to be treated. We seek to understand before being understood. Whilst we value excellence we also aim to exceed expectations. We recognize our obligation to communicate. Right to innovate and change It is our right to contribute towards innovating and changing our system for growth. We'll support a decision that has been made. We take pride in implementing changes to the best of our ability. Commitment toward people's growth and development We recognize achievement, nurture skills, and create wealth across our organization. We extend relationships into the community.
1001 to 5000 staff
Italtile Limited
Italtile Limited is a leading franchisor retailer and manufacturer of tiles, bathroomware and related products. The Group operates as a national franchisor of its retail brands, Italtile Retail, CTM, TopT and U-Light. The retail operations are underpinned by an extensive property portfolio and a vertically integrated supply chain comprising International Tap Distributors (an importer and distributor of brassware and accessories), and Cedar Point,(an importer of shower enclosures, laminated boards, cabinets, sanitaryware, décor and tiling tools). The Group holds controlling interests in both businesses. Effective 2 October 2017, the Group acquired a 95.47% stake in Ceramic Industries, the leading manufacturer of glazed porcelain floor tiles, ceramic wall and floor tiles, vitreous china sanitaryware and acrylic baths and shower trays. Following the acquisition, the Group now also holds a 100% in Ezee Tile, a manufacturer of grout, adhesives, paint, and related products. The group trades through two branded national retail chains, Italtile and CTM, each focused into a specific market segment, and supported by specialist service departments. Italtile Limited operates in Southern Africa through 95 stores comprising 7 Italtile stores, 80 CTM stores and 8 Top T stores. The group is positioned as a major franchisor, focused on streamlining the parent operation while growing market share and fostering entrepreneurial opportunities through their franchise programme. The group commenced trading in Sydney, Australia in 1998 and now operates 9 outlets across Queensland and New South Wales. Brand Profile The Italtile brand is positioned as a fashion leader in the retail of ceramic tiles, offering a wide product range of uncompromising quality at accessible prices. CTM is the cash-and-carry chain of retail outlets in the Italtile stable, offering a value priced range of product to the trade and do-it-yourself market.
1001 to 5000 staff
Legit
LEGIT is a fashion retailer in the discount division stable of Edcon (Pty) Ltd, which is the leading clothing, footwear and textiles (CFT) retailing group in South Africa. It falls under the umbrella of the Edcon group, and there are presently 168 stores throughout Southern Africa (164 across all 9 South African provinces, 2 in Namibia, 1 in Botswana and 1 in Swaziland). LEGIT is targeted at the female youth market (16-24 years). Visit to view the latest LEGIT promotions. Check in at for the latest LEGIT trends and style guides. Join the fashion chat on and Click here to use the online store locator:
1001 to 5000 staff
Mr Price Group
Mr Price Group Limited is an omni-channel, fashion value retailer. The Group retails apparel, homeware and sportswear and is one of the fastest growing retailers in South Africa. Our History: 1885 - The first John Orrs store opens 1934 - The first Hub store opens 1952 - John Orrs is listed on the JSE 1967 - Acquisition of two Miladys stores 1986 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen, together with BOE, acquire a major shareholding in John Orr Holdings 1987 - The first Mr Price store opens 1991 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen acquire control of the Group from BOE 1993 - Launch of the Mr Price Group Share Partnership Initiative 1996 - Acquisition of Galaxy & Co. and Sheet Street 1997 - Alastair McArthur is appointed as CEO 1998 - Mr Price Home launched - Mr Price opens stores in Botswana and Namibia 2001 - Specialty Stores becomes MR Price Group 2005 - Over 100 million units are sold across the group 2006 - Sale of the Hub and Galaxy divisions 2007 - Launch of Mr Price Sport stores and Mr Price Franchising 2008 - Miladys wins the Orange Index award for excellence in customer service 2008 - Mr Price Apparel is voted the most loved and most frequented retail apparel brand for the first time 2008 - This year Mr Price Home is voted the most loved and most frequented homeware retailer 2011 - Retail sales exceed R10 billion and profit attributable to shareholders exceeds R1 billion for the first time 2011 - The group celebrates the 25th anniversary of change in control, recording a CAGR share of 25.3% and headline earnings per share of 23.5% over this period 2012 - First Corporate owned Mr Price store opens in Lagos, Nigeria 2013 - Mr Price launches its online store
10001+ staff
Steinhoff International
Steinhoff is a global retailer that offers a wide range of household goods and general merchandise in Europe, Australasia, the United States and Africa. From big box destination stores and store-in-store concepts to focused speciality stores, Steinhoff’s goal is to make shopping as easy and convenient as possible. With more than 40 local brands in more than 30 countries, Steinhoff adds value to customers’ lifestyles by providing everyday products at affordable prices and serving customers at their convenience.
10001+ staff
The Shoprite Group Of Companies
The Shoprite Group is the largest retailer in Africa, known for its iconic supermarket brands Shoprite, Checkers and Usave. Starting with just eight stores and 400 employees in 1979, our business is now the continent’s industry leader by market capitalisation, sales, profit, and number of employees and customers. The Group’s core business is food retailing, complemented by value-added retail services and offering across a range of industries including technology, financial, pharmaceutical, furniture, telecommunication as well as ticketing businesses. The Group’s almost 163 employees are constantly finding solutions, driving innovation and technological advancements to reshape the retail industry. With the use of data science and artificial intelligence, our diverse mix of talent has transformed the retail landscape from traditional brick-and-mortar shops to multi-channel platforms where customers can experience frictionless and more personalised shopping. In addition to our commercial ventures, the Group is committed to sustainability and being a responsible citizen. The Group’s extensive sustainability initiatives reduce the environmental impact of our operations, improve the lives of the communities we operate in and help develop small suppliers. Since our inception, our purpose has always been to uplift lives every day by pioneering access to the most affordable goods and services, creating economic opportunity and protecting our planet. Join the leaders in retail innovation.
10001+ staff
Verimark Pty Ltd
When Verimark opened its doors for the first time in 1977, it was with a staff of 2 people, a capital base of and a dream of building a company that would bring the best innovations to the South African consumer. Today, more than 48 years later, we look back and we are proud that we have lived our dream we believe we have excelled well beyond it! We not only employ around 1200 people, but the Verimark brand has become one of the most recognized and trusted brands in Southern Africa and in many other parts of the world. Verimark today is also rated the market leader on the African continent. This is no surprise, given the company’s rare ability to continuously bring more unique, innovative, and top-quality products to the ever-increasing millions of consumers that aspire to the ultimate lifestyle. While many companies claim to deliver “quality and service”, Verimark’s genuine pursuit of “only the very best”, has differentiated the company from the rest. Our Product range covers Housewares, Fitness, DIY (including Security), Automotive, Beauty, and Educational Toys. Our Business Model Direct Response TV (DRTV): We pioneered this form of marketing in South Africa and have always been the market leader (current market share in excess of 60%). Retail / Chain Stores (more than outlets): Verimark not only pioneered the concept of dedicated telemarketing areas within retail chains, but we are today rated as one of the largest suppliers to the many chain stores with whom we work. Company Owned and Franchise Stores: We have 80 “As Seen on TV” Verimark stores, an achievement no other international DRTV company can claim! Exhibitions and Shows: We participate on a substantial scale in international consumer and trade shows. International: Verimark has built an international client base in more than 40 countries. Verimark’s passion and success-proven business model will allow us to bring more of the best quality innovations not only to consumers in South Africa.
1001 to 5000 staff
Cavi Brands
CAVI Brands is a collection of Brands that represent Leadership in the Branded Beauty, Wellness and Lifestyle Sectors in Southern Africa. We have a pool of iconic brands, market leaders in their niches. Across the beauty, wellness and lifestyle sectors, our brands are recognised category leaders - with huge potential for growth. CAVI Brands has a strong track record of developing, acquiring and growing iconic brands in Southern Africa. Our satisfied customers and retail partners bear testament to the success of our business strategy, ethics and principles. Our vision is to add value to our customers’ world, through quality products designed to help them live their life to the fullest. We’re committed to helping our customers lead a healthy, enriched lifestyle; through brands that promote wellbeing from the inside out. CAVI Brands is a dynamic company with a strong balance sheet, healthy cash flow and a history of sound brand investment and product development. The Group is focused on strong organic growth and subscribes to a philosophy of investment, and strategically acquiring brands and licenses that support its focused growth strategy. We deliver operational excellence and continuously maintain a commitment to detailed coal face management. For career opportunities visit our careers website at http://cavibrands.erecruit.co.za to register your details and receive job alerts for future opportunities in your field!
501 to 1000 staff
Cum Books
For more than 80 years the purpose of CUM Books has been to put Christian content and Bibles into the hands of the people of South-Africa. We are proud to be a part of the Christian community and to serve our customers with love and dedication. We currently have 33 store locations and an online store to support our customers on their path to spiritual growth.
501 to 1000 staff
Diy Superstore
DIY Superstore is family owned and managed which is evident their commitment to detail, quality and community. They pride themselves on building long term bonds with customers and operating on a whole new level of personalisation. Their zeal for innovation brings constant improvements that have kept them as the people first choice since 1988. DIY Superstore is exactly what the name suggests, everything you need under one roof brought to perfection by friendly and well trained staff.
5001 to 10000 staff
Homemark Pty Ltd
Homemark (Pty) Ltd is a private company, registered in the Republic of South Africa. It is one of the pioneers of the Direct Response industry primarily in the TV and online segments. The company was founded in 1992, is well established, fast growing and very competitive in the local market place. The company has over 500 employees nationwide and strives to be innovative in product ranges, to constantly expand and to offer our clients the best products on the market.
501 to 1000 staff
Morecorp
MoreCorp has a strong presence in golf and cycling through brands like The Pro Shop and Cycle Lab, but its offering has expanded into memberships, participation, events, experiences, technology and rewards. Through its internally developed software platforms, it has the ability to build ecosystems within sport communities, well beyond the walls of retail stores, by offering products and services across multiple touchpoints that facilitates engagement and participation.
501 to 1000 staff
Onecart
Welcome to grocery delivery and convenience in your pocket! Shop multiple retailers in OneCart, in 60 minutes. Simplified shopping with a personal shopper. 4 Regions and over 67 locations across South Africa (with plans to expand). Servicing customers and businesses (B2B) alike! OneCart was founded in 2016 and officially launched to the public in January 2018. In 2021, Massmart - Powered by Walmart - acquired OneCart, expanding its ability to serve customers more effectively. We have been told we are the 'best thing since sliced bread' and have won the award at MEA Markets Magazine's 'MEA Business Awards 2019' for the 'Best Premier Grocery Delivery Service in South Africa.' We were recognised as one of South Africa’s top 10 startups of 2018 by Knife Capital Grindstone Programme, were finalists in the FNB innovation awards, and in 2020, we were nominated for Fast Company SA's 'Most Innovative Companies Award.' We aim to be the most consumer-centric go-to online marketplace in South Africa and emerging markets. For more information, contact us at hello@onecart.co.za or head on over to to start your simplified shopping experience!
501 to 1000 staff
