Massmart is an African retail and wholesale group with widely recognised and differentiated formats, represented in over 300 stores in 8 sub-Saharan countries. We have leading market shares in the general merchandise, liquor, home improvement and wholesale food markets. Our key foundations of high volume, low cost, responsible business and operational excellence enable our price leadership.
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Makro rollsback prices on 100 basic food items to assist hard pressed consumers
Data released by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity (PMBEJD) in its April 2025 Household Affordability Index showed that the price of a basic food basket in SA increased by almost R100 month-on-month.
Makro expands footprint with 23rd store in Gonubie, Eastern Cape
Massmart’s Makro is set to open its 23rd store on the 23rd of April, this time in Gonubie, East London.
World Environment Day: Massmart water conservation efforts save over 35 million litres of water
As we observe World Environment Day, Massmart is celebrating the water and cost savings that have been unlocked through its water conservation efforts.
Jun. 6, 2025
Massmart Announces Potential Suppliers Selected To Attend The Inaugural Massmart Powered by Walmart Growth Summit
Massmart has announced the 250 potential suppliers who have been selected to attend and present their products to the Group’s buyers at its Inaugural Growth Summit, which will be held on 2 April 2025.
Massmart Growth Summit Generates Interest From Suppliers Across Africa
The summit will be held in Johannesburg on 2 April 2025 and provides opportunity for Africa-based suppliers who manufacture, grow or assemble on the continent to connect directly with the appropriate Massmart buyers.
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Saving our customers money so they can live better.
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Responsible Business
Our aim is to build the strongest and healthiest diversified retail group with the best long-term prospects on the continent of Africa. We believe that being socially and environmentally responsible is fundamental to achieving this and creating long-term stakeholder value.
Our People
We couldn’t serve our customers without the continued support of our greatest asset: our associates. We’re proud to support them by offering jobs at all levels – and investing in them through training and skills development so that all jobs lead to careers.
Suppliers
Our suppliers help us deliver our purpose to save customers money so they can live better. We work with these companies, along with NGOs and government leaders, to ensure that everything we sell is produced responsibly.
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