Woolworths (South Africa)

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Woolworths (officially Woolworths Holdings Limited, and colloquially known as Woolies) is a South African multinational retail company headquartered in Cape Town. Founded in 1931, the company owns the South African luxury department store and grocery chain Woolworths, the Australian retailer Country Road, and South Africa's largest pet store chain, Absolute Pets. As of 2026, the group employs around 32,000 people. The South African division of Woolworths comprises grocery stores in various formats, as well as luxury goods retail, including fashion, homeware, and beauty products. Convenience stores situated at Engen gas stations are located in metropolitan areas across South Africa. A major part of the group, Woolworths Financial Services (WFS), offers store cards, credit cards, revolving loans, and pet insurance to consumers. In its 2026 fiscal year, WFS accounted for 4% of Woolworths' revenue. As of 2026, Woolworths has a total of 1,669 locations. Most of the company's stores (around 62...

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