Woolworths Group Ltd
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Company Profile
Business description
Woolworths is Australia's largest retailer. Operations include supermarkets in Australia and New Zealand, and discount department and pet stores. Woolworths also supplies businesses, like restaurants and cafes, following the acquisition of PFD Food Services. The Australian food division with its supermarkets constitutes the majority of group EBIT, followed by New Zealand supermarkets and PFD, while Big W is a minor contributor.
Contact
1 Woolworths Way
P.O. Box 8000, Bella Vista
Baulkham Hills
SydneyNSW2153
AUST: +61 288850000
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Stock type
Defensive
Industry
Grocery Stores
Fiscal Year End
30 June 2026
Employees
210,067
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