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Metcash Limited   Description

Metcash Limited is a wholesaler and distributor, engaged in supplying and supporting approximately 10,000 independent retailers and over 90,000 other businesses across the food, grocery, liquor and hardware industries. The Company's segments include Food & Grocery, Liquor and Hardware. The Company's Food & Grocery activities consist of the distribution of dry grocery, perishable and general merchandise supplies to retail outlets. The Company's Liquor activities consist of the distribution of liquor products to retail outlets and hotels. Its Hardware activities include the distribution of hardware supplies to retail outlets and trade customers. The Company's Food & Grocery business is supported by approximately five distribution centers delivering dry, chilled, frozen, general merchandise and hair/beauty/cosmetics. Its Independent Brands Australia (IBA) business operates four national independent retail brands: Cellarbrations, IGA Liquor, Bottle-O and Bottle-O Neighbourhood.

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Food Distribution
Keywords: Marketing Food Retailing Hardware Retailers Hbo Hotels Cosmetics Beauty Shops Grocery Store Retail Outlets Distribution Center Liquor Products Retail Brands