Massmart: Company Research Report



Company Overview



  • Name: Massmart

  • Mission of the Company: Saving our customers money so they can live better.

  • Founded: No information is available.

  • Founders: No information is available.

  • Key People in the Company:

  • Andrea Albright, Executive Vice President, Sourcing, Walmart; Operating Partner, Massmart

  • Jonathan Collins, Chief Financial Officer

  • Louise Lackay-Walters, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer

  • Sandile Lukhele, Senior Vice President General Counsel and Company Secretary

  • Dries D’Hooghe, Chief Operating Officer

  • Brian Leroni, Senior Vice President, Massmart Corporate Affairs

  • Srividya Pandya, Chief Growth Officer

  • Herman Venter, Chief Merchandise Officer

  • Muhammed Vally, Chief People Officer

  • Suraj Marpak, Vice President and Chief Product Officer

  • Khethokuhle Nyawose, Vice President Group Supply Chain

  • Nicole Harris, Interim Chief Technology Officer

  • Headquarters: No information is available.

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: Leading market shares in the general merchandise, liquor, home improvement, and wholesale food markets in sub-Saharan Africa.


Products



  • Product Offerings:

  • Jumbo: Food, Liquor, and General Merchandise wholesalers including CBW, Jumbo Cash & Carry, Sunshine, Trident, Eureka, and Saverite.

  • Shield: Voluntary buying association servicing wholesale and independent trader customers.

  • Makro: Multi-category big box format selling Food, Liquor, and General Merchandise categories to retail, commercial, and wholesale customers.

  • Game: Discount retailer of appliances, electronics, lifestyle merchandise, groceries, liquor, and Value-Added Services.

  • Builders: Southern African leader in Home Improvement, DIY, and Building Materials. Four formats include Warehouse, Express, Trade Depot, and Superstore, complemented by an online platform.

  • High-Level Description and Key Features:

  • Jumbo: Known for wholesale distribution, offering a variety of products under specific branding.

  • Shield: Focused on supporting wholesale and independent traders.

  • Makro: Provides a wide range of categories, appealing to diverse customer bases.

  • Game: Known for affordability and broad availability across several countries.

  • Builders: Emphasizes customer needs for construction and DIY, with various formats and an online presence.


Recent Developments



  • Recent Developments:

  • Massmart is rolling out Walmart's 'My Assistant' Generative AI App to streamline daily tasks for employees.

  • Builders announced the first Black Friday deals focused on DIY and home improvement projects.

  • Lindt has partnered with Massmart's OneCart for 60-minute premium chocolate deliveries.

  • New Products and Features:

  • Makro launched the exclusive Jack Daniels Privé Single Barrel Select 2024 Collection.

  • New Partnerships:

  • Lindt partnered with OneCart for rapid delivery services.

  • Massmart partnered with Wits University to improve tinned seafood genetic identity testing.

  • Recent Initiatives:

  • Massmart has expanded SA's longest-running retail e-waste recycling drive by introducing bespoke collection bins at selected Builders Warehouse stores.

  • The company has introduced month-long Black Friday promotions across Game, Makro, Builders, and Jumbo Cash & Carry.


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