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Metcash Limited competitors & alternatives
The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Metcash Limited among retail & wholesale companies — ranked by similarity to what Metcash Limited actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About Metcash Limited
Metcash Limited functions as a leading wholesale distribution and marketing enterprise with operations spanning both Australia and New Zealand. The company's activities are organized into three primary business units: Food, Liquor, and Hardware. Its Food division is responsible for supplying an extensive array of products and support services to independently owned supermarkets and convenience retail establishments. The Liquor segment concentrates on delivering alcoholic beverages to various independent retail outlets and hospitality venues. Furthermore, the Hardware division not only distributes hardware supplies to independent retailers but also directly oversees and operates its own network of retail stores. Metcash markets its diverse product portfolio under well-known brand names such as IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Home Hardware, Total Tools, Cellarbrations, IGA Liquor, and Bottle-O. Established in 1920, Metcash Limited maintains its corporate headquarters in Macquarie Park, Australia.
Metcash Limited at a glance
Metcash Limited is a retail & wholesale company headquartered in Macquarie Park, Australia, founded in 1927. It is publicly listed (MTS) with a market capitalisation of $2.4B. Xcout tracks 9 named people at Metcash Limited, including Doug Jones (CEO, Metcash Group).
Metcash Limited leadership
- Doug JonesCEO, Metcash Group
- Johanna O SheaCompany Secretary
- Peter BirtlesNon-executive Chairman
- DAVID WHITTLEIndependent Non-executive Director
- Helen NashIndependent Non-executive Director
- Margaret HaseltineIndependent Non-executive Director
3 more named people on record for Metcash Limited, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Top 12 Metcash Limited competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Metcash Limited by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
Retail and Wholesale
Massmart is an African retail and wholesale group operating over 300 stores across multiple sub-Saharan countries, offering general merchandise, liquor, home improvement, and wholesale food products.
Retail
Coles Group Limited functions as a leading retailer across Australia, with its operations divided into Supermarkets, Liquor, and Express segments. The company oversees 835 supermarkets, alongside its online platform, coles.com.au, which provides flexible shopping options such as same-day, overnight drop-off, and click-and-collect services. Through Coles Financial Services, it offers a range of financial products, including insurance, credit cards, and personal loans, specifically designed for Australian families. Coles also maintains a significant presence in liquor sales with 933 outlets operating under the Liquorland, First Choice, First Choice Liquor, and Vintage Cellars brands. Additionally, it manages 711 fuel and convenience stores and operates the widely used flybuys loyalty program. Established in 1914, the company, initially known as Coles Myer Ltd., later adopted the name Coles Group Limited and is headquartered in Hawthorn East, Australia.
Retail
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. oversees and authorizes the operation of convenience stores across multiple regions. These retail outlets provide customers with a broad range of goods, including tobacco products, groceries, candies, snacks, beer, wine, various beverages, and fresh food options. Additionally, they supply fuels for road transportation, aviation, and stationary engines. Beyond merchandise, the company offers practical services such as the sale of lottery tickets, gift cards, postage stamps, and bus tickets, alongside money order issuance, automatic teller machines, and car wash facilities. Its convenience store chain operates under well-recognized brands like Circle K, Couche-Tard, Holiday, Ingo, and Mac's. By April 24, 2022, the company's extensive network comprised 12,166 convenience stores. This total included 9,808 company-managed locations spread across North America, Europe, and Asia, complemented by approximately 1,800 stores licensed under the Circle K banner in countries such as Cambodia, Egypt, Mexico, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. Established in 1980 and headquartered in Laval, Canada, the company was formerly known as Actidev Inc. until its name change in December 1994.
Retail
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and established in 1962, Olympic Group Corporation conducts a diverse retail business across Japan through its subsidiaries. The company offers an extensive range of products including food, everyday necessities, sports and leisure goods, pet supplies, bicycles, footwear, apparel, home improvement and gardening supplies, golf equipment, and car accessories, alongside pet care and trimming services. Beyond its retail footprint of 68 Olympic stores and 28 specialty shops, the corporation's operations extend to various other sectors. These encompass insurance agency services, store development and facility management, the manufacturing and wholesale of pre-prepared meals, and the design, production, and sale of bicycles and related items. Additionally, it oversees a distribution center, provides system development, operation, and support, and operates veterinary hospitals and food courts.
Retail
Groupement Les Mousquetaires is a major European retail conglomerate operating prominent brands such as Intermarché, Netto, Bricomarché, and Roady across grocery, DIY, and mobility sectors.
Retail, Wholesale, Food & Beverage
BWG Foods UC is an Irish wholesale and retail-services company that supplies independent grocery and convenience retailers across Ireland. It operates and supports symbol brands including SPAR, EUROSPAR, Londis, MACE and XL, providing products, distribution, and retail support to affiliated stores.
Retail, Technology
Woolworths Group Limited is a major retail conglomerate that manages a diverse portfolio of stores. Its extensive operations are structured across several key divisions: The Australian Food segment is responsible for sourcing and distributing food and related products, serving consumers across Australia through its network of 1,087 Woolworths supermarkets and Metro Food stores. The Australian B2B segment focuses on providing food and associated goods to other businesses for resale, in addition to offering supply chain solutions to corporate clients within Australia. In New Zealand, the Food segment specializes in the procurement and sale of food and beverages, catering to retail customers via its 190 Countdown supermarkets. Furthermore, the BIG W segment deals in acquiring and vending discounted general merchandise to Australian shoppers through its 176 BIG W outlets. Beyond these, the company also engages in wholesale activities. Established in 1924 and headquartered in Bella Vista, Australia, the entity was originally known as Woolworths Limited until its official rebranding to Woolworths Group Limited in December 2017.
Retail
Endeavour Group Limited, an Australian entity, operates across the retail drinks and hospitality sectors. The company's business model is structured around its Retail, Hotels, and Other segments. It is engaged in the production and sale of beverages, while also providing a comprehensive suite of hotel-related services that include food and drink offerings, accommodation, entertainment, and gaming opportunities. Endeavour Group boasts a substantial footprint, managing 1,675 retail stores under its prominent Dan Murphy's and BWS brands, in addition to 344 hotels. Incorporated in 2012, its principal office is located in Surry Hills, Australia.
Retail
Liquorland is a New Zealand-based chain of liquor stores offering a wide range of alcoholic beverages, deals, and delivery services.
Retail
The Bottle-O is a liquor store chain operating in New Zealand that offers a wide range of alcoholic beverages and online shopping options.
Retail
Foodstuffs New Zealand operates as a large grocery retailer and cooperative, managing hundreds of locally owned and operated stores across the country. The company provides food and retail products to New Zealand consumers through store brands such as Four Square and New World.
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