Introduction
Woolworths Group Limited operates retail stores. It operates through Australian Food, New Zealand Food, Endeavour Drinks, BIG W, and Hotels segments. The Australian Food segment procures and resells food and related products to customers in Australia. It operates 1,024 Woolworths supermarkets and Metro stores. The New Zealand Food segment is involved in the procurement and resale of food and drinks to customers in New Zealand. This segment operates 180 Countdown supermarkets, as well as engages in the wholesale operations. The Endeavour Drinks segment procures and resells drinks to customers in Australia. It operates 1,577 stores under Dan Murphy's, BWS, and Summergate brands, as well as Cellarmasters, Langtons, and winemarket.com.au online platforms. The BIG W segment procures and resells discount general merchandise products to customers in Australia. This segment operates 183 BIG W stores. The Hotels segment offers leisure and hospitality services, including food and drinks, accommodation, entertainment, and gaming in Australia. It operates 328 hotels, including bars, dining, gaming, accommodation, and venue hire operations. The company was formerly known as Woolworths Limited and changed its name to Woolworths Group Limited in December 2017. Woolworths Group Limited was founded in 1924 and is based in Bella Vista, Australia.