Profit not a ‘dirty word’: Bunnings boss
The chairman of the retail giant that owns Bunnings and Kmart has defended big business and hit out at ‘political leaders of all persuasions’.
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Wesfarmers defends profit as its big earners thrive in tough times
Bunnings, Kmart and Target are ‘resilient’ in the face of a difficult economy, Wesfarmers chief Rob Scott says while its chairman defends the idea that profit is a ‘dirty word’ to shareholders at its AGM.
Inside John Gillam’s renovation rescue at Lendlease
The former hardware boss believes Lendlease can get its glory back. This involves ‘the right kind’ of risk.
Why an ex-hardware retailer was picked to chair Lendlease
Former Bunnings boss John Gillam is an interesting choice as chairman for one of Australia’s most recognised real estate groups.
Lendlease taps ex-Bunnings boss John Gillam as chairman
The property developer has signalled it wants to refocus on Australia with the appointment of the man who drove the growth of the popular hardware chain.
Urgent recall on common Bunnings buy
A popular product has been recalled from a Bunnings store over fears it could cause an explosion.
Woolworths, Coles’ legal woes should be a red flag for others
Today, I will explore how Woolworths and Coles got into the ACCC legal mess and some of the changes that will be required. It may be too late, but Bunnings needs to pay attention.
Clever crew delivers intimate telling of Dalton tales
An ensemble cast brings to the stage Trent Dalton’s Love Stories, collected when the writer asked strangers to share their tales of romance, rejection, and regret.
Share tips: what our experts say you should buy, hold and sell
It’s been party time for shareholders in Bunnings owner Wesfarmers over the past year, and rave party time this weekend, but is the tide turning?
Bunnings is Wesfarmers’ biggest strength and weakness
Rob Scott’s conglomerate will be tested when gravity finally catches up with the hardware juggernaut.
Aussies’ love of Kmart dupes boosts profits
Despite the cost-of-living crunch, buyers flocked to Kmart and Bunnings to pick up bargains, leading to a strong profit for parent company Wesfarmers.
ASX 200 ends 0.3pc lower with energy, consumer-exposed stocks hit
WATCH LIVE: Westpac CEO Peter King speaking during parliamentary Q&A. CBA boss vows to continue lending to gas projects. Ellison’s fortunes hit in MinRes dive. Qantas, South32 flag buybacks as profits fall. Cettire down on profit slump.
Bunnings goes on the charm offensive as it marks 30 years
Thirty years after opening its first warehouse store, Bunnings is aiming to repair supplier relationships after a bruising Senate inquiry as well boost productivity.
Deadly risk in common Bunnings item
A common item sold at Bunnings Warehouse stores across the country has been recalled over fears it could seriously injure or kill young children.
Bunnings item recalled over child death fears
A common item sold at Bunnings Warehouse stores across the country has been recalled over fears it could seriously injure or kill young children.
Fiat’s useless, electric sports car
What we have here is very much a city car, an electric shopping trolley – albeit one with very little room for bags.
Bunnings hits back on lead poisoning claim
Bunnings has hit back at claims from union workers they may have been exposed to dangerous lead levels after purchasing products at one of its stores.
CrowdStrike issue has been ‘identified, isolated and a fix has been deployed’
CrowdStrike chief executive George Kurtz said late on Friday a ‘defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts’ caused the outage that struck millions of people across the globe and dozens of Australian companies.
Big problem with plants sold at Bunnings
Bunnings is among nurseries across Australia selling plants described as a “ticking time bomb” for Australia’s bushland.
Bunnings shoppers outraged over ‘sick’ act
An Aussie dog owner has left Bunnings shoppers fed up and disgusted after dog poo was left scattered throughout an aisle.
Liberals’ retail atom bomb threatens ‘power triangle’
Liberals’ supermarkets move hits out at the nation’s growing power triangle made up of big corporates, their large shareholders and the ALP and unions.
Horror as man stabbed in Bunnings carpark
A man is in hospital after a reported stabbing attack at a Bunnings carpark.
Horror as man stabbed in Bunnings carpark
A man is in hospital after a reported stabbing attack at a Bunnings carpark.
Threat of a big stick just might get the job done
The preferred outcome will be for the big companies to see the new provision as a threat and mend their anti-competitive ways well before any court action is needed.
Bold move to bring down grocery prices
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says increasing competition among supermarket giants is key to placing “downward pressure on prices”.
Bold move to bring down grocery prices
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says increasing competition among supermarket giants is key to placing “downward pressure on prices”.
27 Bunnings, $250m a year: Rise of SEQ’s busiest property group
From small beginnings 30 years ago, a family-owned property company continues to make its presence felt in South East Queensland through tough times and good times.
Tool sold at Bunnings pulled from shelves
A multipurpose tool that staples and nails has been recalled from stores across the country after it was revealed it can discharge unintentionally.
‘Not a supermarket’: Bunnings boss resists Senate call
Bunnings will resist a Senate inquiry recommendation that it be placed under the same regulatory oversight as the nation’s leading supermarkets.
Muslim leaders urge ‘thorough’ probe into stab, shooting horror
Perth’s most senior Muslim leaders want a thorough examination of all elements of the stabbing incident that ended when police shot dead a mentally ill 16-year-old boy last Saturday.
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