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Woolworths Group

Woolworths Group was founded in 1924 by Percy Christmas, Stanley Chatterton, Cecil Scott Waine, George Creed and Ernest Williams. The company is based in Australia and started as a retailer of food items before diversifying into other areas including financial services & insurance.

At present, Woolworths Group manages its businesses in Australia and New Zealand.

Woolworths Group also operates the subsidiary Endeavour Group which involves its hospitality business and the wine retail business.

Woolworths Group operates under the following banners:

Woolworths Supermarkets: a chain of 995 stores in Australia
Countdown: a chain of 181 retail stores in New Zealand
BWS: a chain of 1100 stores in Australia
Dan Murphy’s: 238 stores involved in the alcoholic beverage business
BIG W: 183 stores in Australia

Woolworths Group achieved a turnover of € 35 billion in 2019, indicating a rise of 5.6% in revenue compared to the previous year. The firm employs over 196000 people.

Woolworths Group offers a range of products in the following categories:

Savory Grocery: spices, chips, crackers, oil, vinegar, etc.
Sweet Grocery: breakfast cereals, jam, honey, etc.
Drinks: juice, water, soft drinks, etc.
Dairy: eggs, cream, butter, milk, etc.
Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, seafood, deli specialities, etc.
Frozen Food: fruits, vegetables, desserts, etc.
Personal Care: oral care, hair care, skincare, fragrances, etc.
Household: laundry care, disinfectant, bleach, air freshener, etc.

Some of the brands distributed include Smiths, Allen’s, Ceres Organics, Bragg, etc.

Furthermore, Woolworths Group also developed its own brand, Woolworths which involves food and non-food products.

Woolworths Group has been investing in projects for the protection of wildlife in Australia. Furthermore, the business is also working with its suppliers in order to improve animal welfare. It must also be noted that by 2020, its brands of tea, coffee, chocolate and sugar will be sustainability certified.