Metcash (ASX: MTS) is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution and marketing company with sales of over $14 billion in FY18.
We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.
In Food, we proudly support a network of over 1,600 independently owned stores Australia-wide, including the well-known IGA and Foodland (IGA) brands. Our retailer partners mix the charm, knowledge and convenience of a local store, with the quality and competitive prices of a national one. The stores that we support sit at the heart of the local community, sourcing the best products from local producers and helping the local economy.
In Liquor, we are the largest supplier to independent liquor retailers and the second-largest broad range liquor wholesaler in Australia. Through our Independent Brands Australia (IBA) banner group, we support over 2,700 stores across leading independent retail brands such as Cellarbrations, The Bottle-O, IGA Liquor, Duncans, Thirsty Camel, Big Bargain and Porters.
In Hardware, we are the largest independent hardware group in Australia and a true leader when it comes to servicing the trade market. Under the Independent Hardware Group (IHG), we support leading independent hardware brands Mitre 10 and Home Timber & Hardware along with Hardings, Thrifty-Link Hardware and True Value Hardware; we supply more than 1,200 stores nationwide.
We believe: Independence is worth fighting for; in treating our people, retailers and suppliers the way we like to be treated; and in giving back to the communities where we live and work.’
