About Woolworths Group
Woolworths Group Limited operates retail stores.
Segments
The company operates through Australian Food, New Zealand Food, Endeavour Drinks, BIG W, and Hotels segments.
Australian Food
This segment engages in the procurement of food products for resale to customers in Australia. This segment operates Woolworths supermarkets and Metro stores, and Thomas Dux stores.
New Zealand Food
This segment engages in the procurement of food and drinks for resale to customers in New Zealand. This segment operates Countdown supermarkets, as well as engages in the wholesale operations.
Endeavour Drinks
This segment engages in the procurement of drinks for resale to customers in Australia. This segment operates stores under Dan Murphy’s and BWS brands, and Summergate stores. This segment also operates Cellarmasters, Langtons and winemarket.com.au online platforms.
BIG W
This segment engages in the procurement of discount general merchandise products for resale to customers in Australia. This segment operates BIG W stores.
Hotels
This segment engages in the provision of leisure and hospitality services, including food and drinks, accommodation, entertainment and gaming in Australia. This segment operates hotels, including bars, dining, gaming, accommodation, and venue hire operations.
Discontinued Operations
In June 2017, the company sold EziBuy Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries.
In 2016, the company closed Masters Home Improvement Australia Pty Limited stores and sold Home Timber & Hardware Group to Metcash.
History
The company was founded in 1924. It was formerly known as Woolworths Limited and changed its name to Woolworths Group Limited in December 2017.