LEWIS GROUP IS A LEADING RETAILER OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES THROUGH ITS TRADING BRANDS LEWIS, BEST HOME AND ELECTRIC, BEARES AND UNITED FURNITURE OUTLETS (UFO).
Founded in Cape Town in 1934, the Lewis Group has been listed on the JSE Limited since 2004.
The group employs 8 847 permanent staff and is a strong supporter of the local furniture manufacturing sector. The group has 681 stores across all metropolitan areas and in rural South Africa, as well as a significant footprint in neighboring African countries.
LEWIS
Lewis is the country’s largest furniture chain with 485 stores and is a household name in furniture retailing.
BEARES
Beares, a well respected brand with a history dating back 80 years, was acquired by the group in 2014 and currently has 127 stores.
BEST HOME & ELECTRIC
Best Home and Electric was established in 2008 and sells home appliances as well as furniture ranges through 141 stores.
UNITED FURNITURE OUTLETS (UFO)
United Furniture Outlets (UFO) is a luxury brand cash furniture retailer which targets the higher income market. Established in 2004 and acquired by the group in 2018. UFO has a footprint of 43 stores in South Africa.