JD Group
Richard Houghton is an experienced purchasing professional with a robust background in procurement and merchandise management. Currently serving as a Buyer at Pepkor Lifestyle since September 2020, Richard previously held key positions such as Procurement Manager at Lippy's Everything Office and Product and Procurement Manager for Nikon at Premium Brand Distributors (PTY) LTD. Earlier roles include Merchandise Buyer at Incredible Connection and various positions at Edcon, including Sales Supervisor and Merchandise Supervisor. Richard's educational qualifications include a Merchandise Development Programme from the University of the Witwatersrand, a Retail Management Programme from the University of South Africa, and an N5 in Commercial Studies from Benoni Technical College.
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JD Group
JD Group provides value-conscious mass-market customers in Southern Africa the opportunity and means to create a comfortable lifestyle, through its diversified retail and consumer finance businesses. We are a differentiated and diversified retailer of Furniture, Household appliances, Consumer electronic and technology goods. In addition, we are a leading consumer finance business providing innovative financial services focusing on JD Group’s retail customer base. JD Group is proud to be part of Pepkor Holdings Limited. Pepkor and JD Group share similar values, such as delivering value to the African consumer.