1971
Makro opened its first South African store in Germiston.
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Makro South Africa
A South African warehouse retailer built around scale, value, and range.
Makro has served South African shoppers since its first store opened in Germiston in 1971. The brand brings bulk-value buying to households, businesses, and commercial customers across food, liquor, and general merchandise.
23
Makro stores are listed in Walmart Africa's current footprint.
Food + GM
Food, liquor, and general merchandise for retail and business customers.
Warehouse-scale value
Makro's large-format stores are built for wider departments and bigger shopping baskets.
Households and businesses
The brand serves retail, commercial, and wholesale customers in South Africa.
Food, liquor and GM
Food, liquor, and general merchandise define the core Makro range.
Massmart Wholesale
Food, liquor, and general merchandise under one Makro roof.
Walmart's Africa profile describes Makro as a Massmart Wholesale brand selling Food, Liquor, and General Merchandise to retail, commercial, and wholesale customers.
A typical Makro basket can combine pantry staples, appliances, electronics, office needs, home goods, DIY, outdoor, sport, toys, and liquor.
Store network
Makro Gonubie extended the brand's South African footprint.
Massmart announced Makro Gonubie in East London as the brand's 23rd store, extending Makro's Eastern Cape presence with a modern large-format storefront.
The 2025 store announcement reflects Makro's position as a national warehouse retailer with physical stores and online channels working together.
Massmart Wholesale
Makro sits within Massmart Wholesale, alongside other South African wholesale and cash-and-carry businesses.
Omnichannel retail
The brand combines stores with app and website shopping, including collection and delivery options.
Eastern Cape growth
Massmart announced Makro Gonubie in East London as the brand's 23rd South African store.
