Jd Group

the jd group is currently strategically positioned in south africa, botswana and namibia as: - a leading diversified mass consumer financier - a differentiated furniture, household appliance, consumer electronic goods, home entertainment, office automation and building supplies retailer - a diversified retailer of motor vehicles, vehicle servicing and parts jd group primarily targets the mass-middle market with a secondary focus on the entry- and top-end market segments. the group operates in southern africa through six operating business divisions. these markets are served through a multi-branded channel network representing 12 retail brands, with a footprint of 1 156 retail stores in sa, 1 186 in total including other countries in southern africa and 80 dealerships in sa only, none in other countries. 32 car rental outlets in sa, 3 in namibia. each retail brand is positioned to focus on a specific market segment based on brand identity, store layout, merchandise range and market prof