The retailer completed 44 supplier audits in the financial year ended February 2026, reporting no incidents involving counterfeit goods, child or forced labour or unsafe working conditions. Its parent company, Meikles, in its 2026 annual report, said the retailer was broadening its supplier assessment framework to capture not only supplier characteristics but also their environmental, social and governance performance.
MEIKLES’ diesel consumption increased by 20 percent to 3,75 million litres in 2025, from 3,12 million litres in 2024, owing to persistent power outages, which necessitated increased use of diesel-powered generators. The growth in diesel consumption means additional operating costs for the retailer, which also requires huge volumes for its delivery vehicles operating across the…
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