Metcash
Australian conglomerate / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Metcash Limited is an Australian wholesaler and conglomerate company that distributes food, liquor and hardware. The company is headquartered in Macquarie Park, NSW.[1]
Company type | Public |
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ASX: MTS | |
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Founded | 1927; 97 years ago (1927) as Davids Limited, Woolloomooloo, NSW, Australia. |
Founder | Joe David |
Key people | Doug Jones (CEO) |
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Website | www |
The company has three business divisions, being Food & Grocery, Liquor (Australian Liquor Marketers), and Hardware (Independent Hardware Group).[2]
It owns many different banners, including IGA, Home Hardware, Cellarbrations and Thirsty Camel.[3][4] It licenses these banners to independent retailers, and provides marketing and operations support. The company also supplies banners that are not owned by Metcash, including FoodWorks and Friendly Grocer.
Metcash also operates a convenience division, made up of Campbells Cash & Carry, C-Store Distribution and Independent Grocers (NT).