{"id":"BZ-YQVG-HE","name":"Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd","url":"https://business.co.za/company/lewis-stores-pty-ltd-caledon","description":"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.","logo":null,"founded":null,"services":[],"industries":[],"location":{"address":"13 Plein St","city":"Caledon","province":"Western Cape","postalCode":"7230","country":"ZA","coordinates":{"lat":-34.23,"lng":19.428333}},"contact":{"website":null},"links":{},"rating":null,"verification":{"level":"Listed","steps":[{"step":"Listed","passed":true,"at":null},{"step":"Owner supplied","passed":false,"at":null},{"step":"Email verified","passed":false,"at":null},{"step":"Business verified","passed":false,"at":null},{"step":"Independently verified","passed":false,"at":null}]},"capabilities":{"specialisations":[],"serves":[],"customers":[],"worksIn":[],"lookingFor":[]},"certifications":[],"products":[],"prices":[],"provenance":[],"faq":[{"question":"What does Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd do?","answer":"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…"},{"question":"Where is Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd?","answer":"Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd is in Caledon, Western Cape, South Africa — 13 Plein St."},{"question":"How do I contact Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd?","answer":"By phone — the details are on its Business.co.za profile."},{"question":"Is Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd verified?","answer":"Verification level: Listed — on Business.co.za, from public sources or the business itself. See its checks page on Business.co.za for exactly what was confirmed."}],"updated":"2026-11-09T07:29:31.119Z","source":"Business.co.za"}