Marjane Holding
Marjane Holding is a Moroccan retail group that operates a nationwide network of hypermarkets and supermarkets under the Marjane and Marjane Market brands, with 130 stores across 30 cities in Morocco.
Recent News
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Mar 2, 2024 • Marjane inaugurated a new hypermarket in Laâyoune, Western Sahara, with a total investment of MAD 210 million (US$21 million). The hypermarket spans 12,500 m² with 5,500 m² dedicated to sales, bringing the total number of Marjane stores to 171.
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Oct 1, 2024 • Marjane Holding has partnered with European cinema powerhouse Pathé to launch a nationwide network of state-of-the-art movie complexes, transforming Marjane's malls into dynamic lifestyle destinations where shopping meets culture and entertainment.
Optorg
Optorg is a specialized distribution group focused on industrial equipment and automotive distribution in Africa, operating through its subsidiaries Tractafric Equipment and Tractafric Motors. Founded in 1919, the company has evolved from international trade to become a key player in specialized distribution across nearly 25 African countries.
Recent News
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Sep 14, 2023 • Al Mada, the parent company of Optorg, donated 1 billion dirhams to relief operations for regions affected by the earthquake in Morocco.
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Mar 17, 2020 • Article detailing Al Mada (Optorg's parent company) and its pan-African investment strategy, including information about its subsidiaries like Optorg.
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Mar 28, 2018 • Société Nationale d'Investissement (SNI), Optorg's parent company, rebranded as Al Mada with a new slogan 'Positive Impact' as part of its expansion strategy across Africa.
Sotherma
Sotherma (Société du Thermalisme Marocain) is a Moroccan bottled water company established in 1968 that markets natural mineral waters. The company is a subsidiary of Al Mada (formerly SNI), a Moroccan royal holding company, and has formed a strategic partnership with Danone Group since 2002. Sotherma distributes three main brands: Sidi Harazem, Aïn Saïss, and Ghayt.
Recent News
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Feb 27, 2020 • Mineral water bottling company Sotherma (distributor of the Aïn Saïss and Sidi Harazem brands), a subsidiary of royal holding company Al Mada, undergoes restructuring under new leadership.
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May 19, 2018 • The article discusses the boycott campaign against major Moroccan companies including Sotherma's competitor Sidi Ali-Oulmes, which earned MAD 195 million in 2017 while Sotherma held 17 percent of the market share.