Woolworths is a leading sub-Saharan African retailer offering a range of primarily private-label products. Woolworths offers a wide range of quality clothing, general merchandise, and food products with a focus on innovation, value, and sustainability. Woolworths Financial Services, a joint venture between Woolworths South Africa and ABSA Group, provides Woolworths customers with focused financial products and services.

As at June 2021, Woolworths SA had 719 store locations throughout South Africa and 10 other African countries as well as strong online presence.