Warehouse-Scale Value
Large-format stores, broad ranges, and bigger baskets remain central to the Makro model.
Makro South Africa
Bulk value, broad choice, local reach.
Makro has served South African shoppers since its first store opened in Germiston in 1971. Today the brand brings warehouse-scale value to households, businesses, and bulk buyers across food, liquor, and general merchandise.
Founded in SA1971
Makro opened its first South African store in Germiston.
Store network23
Makro stores are listed in Walmart Africa's current footprint.
Core rangeFood + GM
Food, liquor, and general merchandise for retail and business customers.
Households and Businesses
Makro serves retail, commercial, and wholesale customers across practical everyday departments.
Part of Massmart
Makro sits inside Massmart Wholesale, alongside Cash & Carry and Shield.
Omnichannel Shopping
Makro combines stores with app and website shopping, including collection and delivery options.
Our Story
A South African warehouse retailer since 1971.
Makro's promise is direct: broad departments, bulk-value buying, and practical shopping for families, entrepreneurs, and commercial customers.
First South African Makro
The first local Makro store opened in Germiston, establishing the brand's warehouse-retail format in South Africa.
Decades of bulk value
Makro became known for bigger baskets, wide departments, and value-led shopping for homes and businesses.
Gonubie, East London
Massmart announced Makro's 23rd store in Gonubie, extending the retailer's Eastern Cape footprint.
Massmart WholesaleBusiness homeMassmart Wholesale CustomersRetail, commercial, wholesale ChannelsStores, app, website Opening areaGonubie, East London
Makro serves homes, offices, traders, and bulk buyers.
Walmart's Africa profile describes Makro as a Massmart Wholesale brand selling Food, Liquor, and General Merchandise to retail, commercial, and wholesale customers.
What shoppers come for
Food, liquor, appliances, electronics, home, DIY, sport, and toys.
Makro's range stretches from fresh and pantry food to electronics, appliances, outdoor and sports, homeware and furniture, DIY, toys, and liquor.
Fresh and pantry food
Everyday grocery baskets, pantry staples, and bulk household food lines.
Electronics and appliances
High-consideration household purchases alongside devices and accessories.
DIY, outdoor and sport
Practical categories for home projects, travel, leisure, and larger planned shops.
Liquor
Liquor remains a recognised Makro department, with standalone liquor formats at selected stores.
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