Metcash Ltd. engages in wholesaling, distributing, supplying, and supporting independent retailers and several other businesses networks. The company is headquartered in North Sydney, New South Wales and currently employs 11,500 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2005-04-08. The firm provides merchandising, operational and marketing support for its food, liquor and hardware customers. Its segments include food, liquor and hardware. The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarkets and convenience retail outlets. The hardware segment is engaged in the distribution of hardware products to independent retail outlets and the operation of corporate and joint venture retail stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retail outlets and hotels. The company provides various liquor brands, including Thirsty Camel, Big Bargain Bottleshop and Duncans. The firm's hardware brands include Mitre 10, Home Hardware, Total Tools and Hardings Hardware. The firm provides services to independent retailers in various corners of Australia, including Cape York and Cooktown in the Northeast, and Dampier and Broome in the Northwest.
