Massmart is a managed portfolio of 9 
 wholesale and retail chains, each focused on high
volume, low margin, low cost distribution of
mainly branded consumer goods for cash, in
 11
countries in Southern Africa		   
  through 4 Divisions
comprising 228 stores and
 1
 478 member buying association
 The group is the third largest distributor of consumer
goods in Africa, the leading retailer of general
merchandise, liquor and home improvement equipment
and supplies, and the leading wholesaler of basic foods.