Woolworths Holdings Ltd (WHL) is a South African-based business with two operating divisions: Woolworths South Africa (WSA), operating across sub-Saharan Africa; and the Country Road Group (CRG), based in Australia and trading in Australia, New Zeala...
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Woolworths Holdings Ltd (WHL) is a South African-based business with two operating divisions: Woolworths South Africa (WSA), operating across sub-Saharan Africa; and the Country Road Group (CRG), based in Australia and trading in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
WHL is diversified in both geography and category. Its businesses provide trusted, high-quality, and predominantly private brands.
Woolworths South Africa offers products emphasising innovation, value and sustainability within selected fashion, beauty, homeware, and food and alcohol ranges.
Financial services are provided through Woolworths Financial Services (WFS), a joint venture between Woolworths Holdings Group Ltd and ABSA Group Ltd, with ABSA owning 50% + 1 share.
Embedded in the fabric of Woolworths’ operations is its ‘Good Business Journey’ (GBJ). The Group launched a new sustainability strategy and targets for 2025 and beyond, including the Inclusive Justice Initiative (IJI). This initiative is designed to inspire inclusive growth and create meaningful impact in the communities Woolworths serves.
The Group has been headed by CEO Roy Bagattini since Feb 2020.