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This page features a selection of stories from Personal Best, the Massmart Group's in-house magazine which is produced by Shop Talk Publishing
Stakeholder Engagement 2012
- The importance of stakeholder engagement for Massmart
(October 2012)
The importance of stakeholder engagement for Massmart
Stakeholder engagement is increasingly becoming a part of mainstream business practice and central to decision-making delivery...
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Women's Empowerment
- Massmart works to support women entrepreneurs (July 2012)
Massmart works to support women entrepreneurs (July 2012)
Massmart looks for ways to support income-producing ventures for women. This includes bringing greater numbers of women into its retail and wholesale supply chain, financing rural women entrepreneurs and helping women who run stokvel collective savings schemes save on bulk purchases...
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- Empowering women in the workplace is a priority for Massmart (June 2012)
Empowering women in the workplace is a priority for Massmart (June 2012)
From first-time employees to experienced executives, women are finding rewarding, career-building opportunities at Massmart. The group offers bursaries to young women interested in obtaining retail-related degrees, it helps launch the careers of recent u niversity graduates and it promotes women through the retail ranks...
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- Massmart is focused on developing rural women in South Africa (October 2011)
Massmart is focused on developing rural women in South Africa (October 2011)
Massmart focuses on creating income-producing opportunities for rural women, historically among the most marginalised in South African society...
Read more [PDF - 129 KB] - Rural women to business women (September 2005)
Rural women to business women (September 2005)
Massmart has partnered with Women's Development Businesses (WDB) in helping rural women establish themselves in their own businesses...
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Human Capital
- Massmart winning the fight against HIV and AIDS (June 2012)
Massmart winning the fight against HIV and AIDS (June 2012)
Massmart has been proactively involved in the testing, counselling and education of its permanent employees, and currently 87% those known to be HIV-positive are receiving treatment..
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Massmart encourages early detection of priority illnesses (June 2012)
Massmart encourages early detection of priority illnesses (June 2012)
Massmart's people, individually and as a whole, must be healthy enough to live good lives and do good work, which is why the group is focusing its attention on early detection of certain health issues...
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Reaping the benefits of share ownership – Thuthukani pays out (November 2011)
Reaping the benefits of share ownership – Thuthukani pays out (November 2011)
When Walmart purchased 51% of Massmart, it marked a significant milestone for Thuthukani shareholders, who received a total payout of R439 million from the trust...
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- Massmart Develops Future Black Leaders (June 2007)
Massmart Develops Future Black Leaders (June 2007)
The Graduate Development Programme is helping internal and external graduates to grow to fill permanent roles of greater influence at Massmart...
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Building diversity is important at Massmart (March 2007)
Building diversity is important at Massmart (March 2007)
Massmart's success in the South African process of social and economic transformation is vital to the company and has progressed within its own business culture...
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- Free ARVs Added to
Massmart's HIV/Aids Programme (September 2006)
Free ARVs Added to Massmart's HIV/AIDS Programme (September 2006)
Massmart decides to implement a comprehensive HIV/AIDS treatment programme that includes the provision of all the necessary medication...
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- Massmart Announces Staff Empowerment Programme (July 2006)
Massmart Announces Staff Empowerment Programme (July 2006)
Massmart enters an empowerment transaction with permanent staff based in South Africa and places 18-million shares into the Thuthukani employee empowerment trust...
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Corporate Social Investment
- Walmart Foundation is committed to fighting hunger around the world
(October 2012)
Walmart Foundation is committed to fighting hunger around the world
As part of Walmart's mission to create opportunities so people can live better...
Read more [PDF - 1,5 MB] - Massmart's approach to corporate social investment in 2012 (June 2012)
Massmart's approach to corporate social investment in 2012 (June 2012)
The programmes the group supports are designed to address the root causes of some of South Africa's biggest challenges...
Read more [PDF - 318 KB] - Massmart champions primary school feeding (June 2012)
Massmart champions primary school feeding (June 2012)
By working with the South African government to augment the existing national feeding programme, Massmart is helping feed tens of millions of learners every year...
Read more [PDF - 219 KB] - Massmart continues drive to improve food security (December 2011)
Massmart continues drive to improve food security (December 2011)
Massmart has recently delivered its fifth donation of Max-a-Meal to FBSA, totalling 15 tons in food donations since 2009...
Read more [PDF - 276 KB] - Builders Warehouse encourages sustainable food production (October 2010)
Builders Warehouse encourages sustainable food production (October 2010)
Builders Warehouse's Vegetables Under Construction project can help facilitate a sustainable supply of affordable, nutritious food to communities...
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Game's Amalunchbox promotes feeding with dignity at primary schools (April 2009)
Game's AmaLunchbox promotes feeding with dignity at primary schools (April 2009)
One nutritious, well-prepared meal a day can make a vast difference in children's educational development, especially those from disadvantaged schools...
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- Massmart is creating more opportunities for people with disabilities (February 2009)
Massmart is creating more opportunities for people with disabilities (February 2009)
Massmart's objective is to employ more people with disabilities in permanent positions across the group and provide the opportunity to develop their skills within a thriving workplace...
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Massmart's approach to CSI is evolving (March 2008)
Massmart's approach to CSI is evolving (March 2008)
Massmart wants to identify and support projects that are underpinned by realistic and measurable social development objectives...
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- Massmart's Youth Enterprise Development Programme (April 2006)
Massmart's Youth Enterprise Development Programme (April 2006)
Massmart has entered into a partnership to create an enterprise development venture that will benefit unemployed black youths by helping them set up their own businesses and develop their entrepreneurial skills...
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Climate Change and the Environment
- Builders Warehouse brings eco-friendly technologies to light (April 2013)
Builders Warehouse brings eco-friendly technologies to light (April 2013)
As a leader in the home DIY industry, Builders Warehouse believes...
Read more [PDF -
1 MB] - Massmart develops a sustainable seafood sourcing
policy (November 2012)
Massmart develops a sustainable seafood sourcing policy (November 2012)
To help promote greater accountability and environmental sensitivity in the seafood supply chain...
Read more [PDF -
448 KB] - Packaging rationalisation a key focus for Massmart
(October 2012)
Packaging rationalisation a key focus for Massmart
Waste minimisation is an important part of Massmart's sustainability goals...
Read more [PDF -
581 KB] - Massmart's water-harvesting strategies (August 2012)
Massmart's water-harvesting strategies (August 2012)
South Africa is among the 30 driest nations in the world. With a growing population of citizens and burgeoning demand for food and living facilities, water has become a precious resource. Approximately 98% of South Africa's water has already been allocated and based on statistics from the last water accounts...
Read more [PDF - 444 KB] - New DC will take 4 000 trucks off South African roads (November 2011)
New DC will take 4 000 trucks off South African roads (November 2011)
Massdiscounters' latest new DC in KwaZulu-Natal will service all 26 Game stores in the region, helping reduce the number of trucks on the road by 4 000. This will reduce the number of delivery trips from 345 000 to just 10 000 per year...
Read more [PDF - 287 KB] - Massmart measures its 2011 energy efficiency (November 2011)
Massmart measures its 2011 energy efficiency (November 2011)
As a low-cost retailer and wholesaler, energy efficiency is crucial and an important part of the process to reduce energy usage is the collection of reliable data...
Read more [PDF - 292 KB] - Eco-wise brand update (November 2011)
Eco-wise brand update (November 2011)
The Eco-Wise brand looks to endorse items that Massmart offers as greener alternatives to traditional products and raise awareness about important environmental issues.
Read more [PDF - 162 KB] - Making saving the planet and saving money easier (November 2011)
Making saving the planet and saving money easier (November 2011)
Massmart encourages its chains to promote environmentally friendly products in line with consumers' growing expectations of having access to more affordable eco-friendly alternatives...
Read more [PDF - 155 KB] - Profiling supplier environmental awareness – what have we learned? (November 2011)
Profiling supplier environmental awareness – what have we learned? (November 2011)
In order to advocate environmental responsibility, Massmart conducts regular surveys regarding the environmental practices and operations of its various suppliers...
Read more [PDF - 155 KB] - Builders Warehouse makes saving the planet and saving money easy (October 2010)
Builders Warehouse makes saving the planet and saving money easy (October 2010)
Builders Warehouse is integrating the eco-aware brand, Eco-Wise, into every possible aspect of home improvement in response to growing environmental concerns...
Read more [PDF - 461 KB] - Builders Warehouse encourages recycling (October 2010)
Builders Warehouse encourages recycling (October 2010)
Builders Warehouse is piloting new in-store recycling bins to provide customers with a safe method of disposal for everyday items that can't be thrown in the dustbin...
Read more [PDF - 179 KB] - Green from the ground up (October 2010)
Green from the ground up (October 2010)
Makro's Vaal store has been specifically designed to use less water and less electricity in its operations and to incorporate space for indigenous plants...
Read more [PDF - 208 KB] - Game's new warehouse can reduce paperwork from 32-thousand orders to just 550 per week (July 2010)
Game's new warehouse can reduce paperwork from 32-thousand orders to just 550 per week (July 2010)
A massive 70 000 m2 facility in Germiston, Gauteng, will centralise distribution for the region and offer unparalleled efficiency, delivering stock to stores in record time...
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Massmart measures its energy efficiency (August 2009)
Massmart measures its energy efficiency (August 2009)
Doing more with less is one of Massmart's key operational and environmental objectives, since supply of energy from natural resources is becoming increasingly limited and expensive...
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- Massbuild installs rainwater-harvesting tanks to grow plants in its nurseries (April 2009)
Massbuild installs rainwater-harvesting tanks to grow plants in its nurseries (April 2009)
Massmart's Massbuild division is making inroads in cutting down on its operational water usage by installing rainwater-harvesting tanks at Builders Warehouse stores...
Read more [PDF - 323 KB] - Makro partners with Fujitsu on e-waste disposal programme (October 2008)
Makro partners with Fujitsu on e-waste disposal programme (October 2008)
In partnership with Fujitsu Siemens, Makro makes available extra-large recycling bins, which are available for customers to use as a drop-off point for unwanted or outdated electronic equipment...
Read more [PDF - 332 KB] - Massmart Measures carbon Footprint (July 2008)
Massmart Measures carbon Footprint (July 2008)
Massmart recognises that its retail distribution activities have an impact on the Environment and that's why Massmart is measuring its carbon footprint - it's the first step towards minimising the group's negative environmental impact...
Read more [PDF - 74 KB] - New eco-wise Brand Developed (July 2008)
New eco-wise Brand Developed (July 2008)
Encouraging the sale of environmentally friendly items through Massmart stores is an important goal for the group and advocating responsible consumerism requires availability of suitable products and a solid plan for highlighting green goods in-store...
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Governance
- Massmart welcomes Competition Commission’s findings on South African food retail business (January 2011)
Massmart welcomes Competition Commission's findings on South African food retail business (January 2011)
The commission's investigation revealed insufficient evidence to show contraventions of the Competition Act in respect of three of the four key investigation areas, namely buyer power, category management and information exchange...
Read more [PDF - 126 KB] - Massmart engages with employees about South Africa's new Consumer Protection Act (October 2010)
Massmart engages with employees about South Africa's new Consumer Protection Act (October 2010)
On behalf of the operating divisions, Massmart has developed a knowledge-building programme to share with employees on the Act and its implications in their area of work...
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Store Development
- DionWired - Digital wonderland (March 2013)
DionWired - Digital wonderland (March 2013)
The evolution of DionWired's tech-savvy target market has ultimately driven the brand's evolution and positioned it for success.
Read more [PDF - 2 MB] - Massmart in Africa – May 2012 Review (May 2012)
Massmart in Africa – May 2012 Review (May 2012)
While all of Massmart's stores serve customers in South Africa, some of the wholesale and retail group's chains also run operations in other African countries. As of May 2012 Massmart operates in 11 African countries other than South Africa.
Read more [PDF - 528 KB] - Massmart in Africa - August 2011 Review (September 2011)
Massmart in Africa - August 2011 Review (September 2011)
While all of Massmart's stores serve customers in South Africa, some of the wholesale and retail group's chains also run operations in other African countries. As of August 2011 Massmart operates in 12 African countries outside of South Africa...
Read more [PDF - 328 KB] - Masscash transforms quiet KZN hardware store into buzzing Cambridge Food outlet employing 100 local people (October 2010)
Masscash transforms quiet KZN hardware store into buzzing Cambridge Food outlet employing 100 local people (October 2010)
One of Masscash's newest retail cash and carry businesses is Cambridge Food in KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal. Located about half an hour from Durban, it occupies 900m2 of trading space next to one of the area's largest commuter hubs...
Read more [PDF - 294 KB] - Game Lusaka - A Massmart Africa success story (February 2009)
Game Lusaka - A Massmart Africa success story (February 2009)
In 2008 one of Massmart's African stores - Game Lusaka - outperformed all others to achieve sales figures of over R300-million. This success was the result of the store's determination to match relevant local knowledge with comprehensive retail expertise...
Read more [PDF - 352 KB] - Cambridge Food joins the group - Massmart now serving more customers in KZN (February 2009)
Cambridge Food joins the group - Massmart now serving more customers in KZN (February 2009)
The acquisition of Cambridge Food will help the group grow its retail customer base in the lower end of the market and allow it to use its efficiency in procurement and distribution to make more food available to more customers...
Read more [PDF - 350 KB] - Game's new look - Customer-centric design at work (February 2009)
Game's new look - Customer-centric design at work (February 2009)
Game's new look is designed around what Game customers want: a more convenient layout and an engaging shopping experience...
Read more [PDF - 130 KB] - CBW adds retail convenience to wholesale stores (July 2008)
CBW adds retail convenience to wholesale stores (July 2008)
This big box retail format has evolved from a typical low cost wholesale cash-and-carry model into something new, which caters to both consumers and resellers with discounts for bulk purchases...
Read more [PDF - 166 KB] - Dion gets Wired (September 2007)
Dion gets Wired (September 2007)
DionWired hi-tech and appliance stores are the newest feature on the South African retail landscape. They offer computing, gaming, imaging, cellular, appliance and audiovisual solutions from the world's most sought-after brands...
Read more [PDF - 324 KB] - Massbuild: At the front of the home improvement wave (June 2007)
Massbuild: At the front of the home improvement wave (June 2007)
Not too long ago, there wasn't a one-stop shop where customers could find all the materials they needed for home improvement. Massbuild has successfully filled that gap...
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Other
- Massmart's
Direct Farm Programme - Ezemvelo
(October 2012)
Massmart's Direct Farm Programme - Ezemvelo
Sustainable agriculture is a key strategic initiative to drive affordability....
Read more [PDF - 3,5
MB] - Walmart's Direct Farm Programme coming to South Africa (December 2011)
Walmart's Direct Farm Programme coming to South Africa (December 2011)
Massmart is working with Walmart to investigate ways of implementing Walmart's Direct Farm Programme, which has proved successful in India's local supply chain...
Read more [PDF - 361 KB] - Walmart's Direct Farm Programme coming to South Africa (December 2011)
Walmart's Direct Farm Programme coming to South Africa (December 2011)
Massmart is working with Walmart to investigate ways of implementing Walmart's Direct Farm Programme, which has proved successful in India's local supply chain...
Read more [PDF - 361 KB] - Stokvels get more for their money at Massmart stores (December
2011)
Stokvels get more for their money at Massmart stores (December 2011)
Because stokvels offer people the opportunity to access affordable goods, Massmart's wholesale stores are focused on helping their members get the best possible deals...
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