Integrated Annual Report 2015
Total sales
R84,731.8 m
UP BY 8.4% (2014: R78,173.2 million)
Headline earnings per share before forex
567.5 cents
UP BY 7.8%2014: 526.2 cents
Operating profit before forex and interest
R2,300.2 m
UP BY 14.1%2014: R2,015.9 million
Number of stores
403
UP BY 2.8% (2014: 392)
Number of employees
48,035
UP BY 1.7%(2014: 47,209)
Integrated Annual Report 2015
Total sales
R84,731.8 m
UP BY 8.4% (2014: R78,173.2 million)
Headline earnings per share before forex
567.5 cents
UP BY 7.8%2014: 526.2 cents
Operating profit before forex and interest
R2,300.2 m
UP BY 14.1%2014: R2,015.9 million
Number of stores
403
UP BY 2.8% (2014: 392)
Number of employees
48,035
UP BY 1.7%(2014: 47,209)
Massmart’s commitment to our customers:
Saving customers money so they can live better
Massmart defines it purpose to be
the most trusted, high volume, lowest cost,
wholesale and retail Group in sub-Saharan Africa,
delivering exceptional value to
mass market consumers
the most trusted, high volume, lowest cost,
wholesale and retail Group in sub-Saharan Africa,
delivering exceptional value to
mass market consumers
A word from our CEO
"Most Massmart divisions performed exceptionally well in the tough South African consumer environment..."
Guy Hayward, CEO Massmart
http://vod.overendstudio.co.za/video/guy_hayward_feb-2016.mp4
Operational performance:
Number of stores
Increased 2.8% (2014: 392)
Average sales per store
Increased 5.3% (2014: 189.8 million)
Active suppliers
Increased 6.1% (2014: 8,372)
We remain focused on our key strategic priorities:
Improve profitability
Grow Builders and Retail Food in South Africa
Grow into africa
Grow online
… and ultimately improve Group profitability.