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Metcash

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Metcash is a wholesale distribution and marketing company operating across the food, liquor, and hardware sectors in Australia and New Zealand. The company provides logistics, merchandising, and marketing services to independent retail networks. Its food business supplies independent supermarket chains including IGA and Foodland. The liquor division operates wholesale networks supporting retail banners such as Cellarbrations, The Bottle-O, and IGA Liquor. Its hardware segment comprises major retail and trade distribution networks, including Mitre 10, Home Hardware, Total Tools, and Hardings. Metcash operates major distribution hubs across key Australian metropolitan centres to service thousands of independent stores.

Snapshot

Public AUOwnership
1927Year founded
~14,000Employees
Macquarie Park, AustraliaHead office
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Global footprint

Operations

All Locations
Australia
New Zealand
Sydney, AU
Melbourne, AU
Brisbane, AU
Perth, AU
Adelaide, AU

Products and/or services of Metcash

  • Food Wholesale Distribution: Supply of dry grocery, fresh produce, meat, deli, and frozen goods to independent retail supermarkets and convenience stores across Australia, supporting grocery banner networks including IGA and Foodland through integrated supply chain operations.
  • Liquor Wholesale Operations: Wholesale distribution of spirits, wine, and beer to independent bottle shops and licensed premises nationwide, supporting retail banner brands such as Cellarbrations, The Bottle-O, IGA Liquor, and Duncan's with centralized purchasing and marketing.
  • Hardware Distribution & Banners: Supply of timber, building supplies, and hardware products to independent trade professionals and DIY consumers, supporting retail banner networks including Mitre 10 and Home Hardware across nationwide trade centres and retail stores.
  • Professional Tool Retailing: Distribution and franchised retail sales of professional-grade power tools, hand tools, machinery, and equipment targeted at commercial tradespeople through a specialized national store network operating under the Total Tools brand name.
  • Foodservice Distribution Services: Wholesale distribution of broadline food products, meat, poultry, seafood, and catering supplies directly to hospitality businesses, healthcare facilities, education institutions, and commercial kitchens operating across various Australian regions.
  • Logistics and Distribution Centres: Management and operation of multi-temperature distribution centres and warehousing facilities in capital cities and regional hubs, providing inventory storage, order fulfillment, and freight logistics for independent retailers.

Metcash executive team

  • Douglas JonesMD, Group CEO & Executive Director
  • Deepa S. SitaGroup Chief Financial Officer
  • Scott Marshall BA BusChief Executive Officer of Total Tools and Hardware Group
  • Grant RamageChief Executive Officer of Metcash Food
  • Kylie WallbridgeChief Executive Officer of Australian Liquor Marketers
  • Neil WhiteingGroup Chief Information Officer
  • Steve AsheExecutive General Manager of Corporate Affairs & Investor Relations
  • Julie S. HuttonChief Legal, Risk & Compliance Officer
  • Kobie TaylorGroup Chief People & Culture Officer
  • Hai Yun ChenHead of China Export Development