Woolworths Group
Retail / supermarkets, Bella Vista, NSW (Sydney metro)
Woolworths Group Limited is an Australian multinational retail company, best known for operating the Woolworths supermarket chain across Australia and New Zealand. It is one of Australia's largest companies by revenue and number of employees.
Founded in Sydney in 1924 as a variety retailer, Woolworths Group grew into Australia's largest supermarket operator. Headquartered in Bella Vista, New South Wales, it runs the Woolworths and Woolworths Metro supermarkets, the Big W discount department stores, supermarket brands in New Zealand, and the Everyday Rewards loyalty program. With more than 3,500 stores and over 200,000 employees, it is a leading retailer in Australia and New Zealand and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Fast facts
| Legal name | Woolworths Group Limited |
|---|---|
| Ticker | ASX: WOW |
| Headquarters | Bella Vista, NSW (Sydney metro) |
| Founded | 1924 |
| Sector | Retail / supermarkets |
| Revenue | ~A$69.4B (FY2025) |
| Employees | ~201,000 (2025) |
| CEO | Amanda Bardwell (CEO & Managing Director since 1 Sep 2024) |
| Website | oolworthsgroup.com.au |
Key facts
- Headquartered in Bella Vista, New South Wales, Australia
- Founded in Sydney in 1924 as Woolworths Limited
- Australia's largest supermarket retailer and one of its largest companies by revenue
- Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: WOW)
- Operates more than 3,500 stores and employs over 200,000 people across Australia and New Zealand
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Sources
- https://www.woolworthsgroup.com.au/au/en/who-we-are/our-leadership-team/management-board/amanda-bardwell.html
- https://www.ibisworld.com/australia/company/woolworths-group-limited/7/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woolworths_Group_(Australia)
- https://www.woolworthsgroup.com.au/au/en/contact-us.html
- https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.woolworths_group_limited.a03dcfd23ee5f3f495d0cde8b82b0296.html
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.