Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd

Lewis was one of the first South African retailers to expand into Southern African countries from the late 1960s. In 2016 the group acquired a portfolio of 56 stores in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland which doubled the store presence outside of South Africa to 15%. These stores collectively accounted for 18.5% of group revenue in the current financial year. Lewis Group is a leading retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands: Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Founded in Cape Town in 1934, the Lewis Group has been listed on the JSE Limited since 2004. The group employs 8 215 permanent staff and is a meaningful contributor to job creation and support of the local furniture manufacturing sector. The group has 761 stores across all metropolitan areas and in rural South Africa, as well as a strong presence in neighbouring African countries. Lewis is the countrys largest furniture chain with 513 stores and is a household name in furniture retailing.