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The Kmart wizard who wants to take Anko to the world

Carrie LaFrenz
Carrie LaFrenzSenior reporter

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Ian Bailey was cooking sausages last Sunday in his new Anko pans made for induction cooktops ($65 for a five-piece set), his favourite buy lately from Kmart’s phenomenally popular home-brand range.

Bailey has led Wesfarmers’ Kmart Group, which also owns Target, since 2016. Next year he will step into the new role of chairman at Anko Global, as Wesfarmers realises the potential to take its 12,000-product decor and everyday living essentials brand international.

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Carrie LaFrenz is a senior journalist covering retail/consumer goods. She previously covered healthcare/biotech. Carrie has won multiple awards for her journalism including financial journalist of the year from The National Press Club. Connect with Carrie on Twitter. Email Carrie at carrie.lafrenz@afr.com

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