What is Makro?
Makro is a Dutch international brand of warehouse clubs, also called cash and carry stores. Makro was founded by SHV Holdings, a Dutch conglomerate based in Utrecht in partnership with German company Metro AG, with the first warehouse club opened in Amsterdam in 1968.
How Many Makro Stores Are In South Africa?
22 Makro stores
A total of 22 Makro stores trade in South Africa, bringing convenience and affordability to local households and businesses.
Who owns Makro in South Africa?
Massmart Holdings Ltd.
Massmart. Walmart acquired a majority stake in Massmart Holdings Ltd. in 2011. Massmart is an African retail group that owns brands such as Game, Makro, Builders, Cambridge Foods, and more.
Who founded Makro South Africa?
Makro Stores opened its first cash-and-carry store in 1971 in Germiston, Makro. They established five new stores by 1989, and MD Mark Lamberti spearheaded its growth into a multi-format major wholesale and retail group named Massmart.
Who are Makro’s competitors in South Africa?
The closest competitor to Makro.co.za are price check.co.za, takealot.com, and checkers.co.za.
Which is the biggest Makro in South Africa?
Retail giant Makro has opened a massive new flagship store in Riversands, north of Fourways in Johannesburg. The store measures 23,263m² in size and is modeled more on a department store instead of the more accustomed Makro warehouse.