Who owns OK furniture?

Keith Vandemerwe – Ceo – Ok furniture | LinkedIn.

Is OK part of Checkers?

After the acquisition of the Sentra supermarket group and the OK Bazaars group by Shoprite/Checkers, it was decided to consolidate the two brands under one management structure.

Is OK Furniture A franchise?

OK FRANCHISE OKFD continues to successfully expand the OK brand. This includes new store openings and the conversion of stores previously operating under the Metcash brand. The OK Franchise Division franchises five different types of retail franchise opportunities, one wholesale format and an add-on liquor outlet.

How many stores does OK have?

From our humble beginnings way back then, OK stores have consistently aimed to be the retailer consumers can count on. Today we have more than 400 stores in neighbourhoods and communities across South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland with a loyal customer base of millions of happy supporters!

Who owns hungry lion?

Shoprite Group
Having originally been part of the Shoprite Group, Africa’s largest food supermarket chain, Hungry Lion is now a totally independent company in its own right with a unique brand and character. “In the beginning, we weren’t really building a brand,” reveals Basson.

Can you withdraw from ATM market?

“Money Market is a brand that our customers have come to love and trust over the years. Instead of having to stand in long queues to withdraw cash from an ATM, customers can use their Money Market Accounts to pay for transactions in any Shoprite, Checkers or Usave store.

When did OK Bazaars become a household name?

OK Bazaars went on to gain success as a general store throughout South Africa, and became a household name. In 1929, OK Bazaars was listed as a public company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, and by 1967, OK Bazaars had opened 100 stores.

Why was the OK Bazaar important in South Africa?

OK Bazaars also played a role in the labour history of South Africa, as the establishment of this franchise led to competition between stores in small towns throughout the country, for example, where Indian traders had set up general stores.

Where can I find the nearest OK Store?

Welcome to our stores page where you can find your closest OK with our store locator. The easiest way to find your nearest OK store, is by typing the store name in the Store Name space; OR type your town’s name in the Street Address space; then click on GO!

How tall is the Carlton Centre OK Bazaars?

OK Bazaars and Garlick’s were the two, two-story department stores anchoring the original shopping levels of the Carlton Centre, at the time the tallest building in Africa. OK Bazaars was financially strained and was acquired by the Shoprite group.