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Bunnings
Bunnings stops sales of stone benchtops
Two-thirds of voters support a ban on engineered stone benchtops and would back the CFMEU imposing its own green-style bans if governments did not act.
Bunnings to stop selling engineered stone
A range of kitchen benchtops will be pulled in the wake of a damning report, as the CFMEU hails the move as ‘the end of the line’ for the product.
Brutal call after Bunnings bans popular item
Jacqui Lambie has made a brutal call on an “embarrassing” detail after Ikea and Bunnings pulled a series of products from their shelves.
Households using Flybuys points to stretch budgets
The number of people signed up to Flybuys has hit 9 million and points redemptions are soaring as members of the loyalty program use it to cope with cost of living pressures.
Popular Bunnings product recalled
A common outdoor item in Aussie homes has been recalled over fears it could cause death to young children.
Wesfarmers says sales holding up, hits out at IR laws
Shoppers are shying away from big-ticket purchases at Bunnings as cost of living pressures hit, but trade overall at Wesfarmers’ retail businesses is holding up well.
Protests erupt outside Bunnings stores
Hundreds of union members have turned out in force to call for hardware giant Bunnings to stop selling a ‘killer’ product.
Sad reason for surprise Bunnings sale
One Bunnings store will have something unexpected up for sale this weekend, with prices dropped in a desperate bid to entice buyers.
Bizarre reason for Bunnings outrage
The hardware giant sparked outrage over its plans for an expansion in a popular holiday spot.
Man can help cops with Bunnings probe
Police believe a man can help with their inquiries after more than $30,000 in fraudulently obtained tools was allegedly taken from Bunnings.
Understanding your market: milestones and markers
We are a nation of 30-year-old managerial Millennials, 44-year-olds busily going to Bunnings and ageing baby boomers that should beware the winter months of potential funerals.
Decision on sausage sizzles at Bunnings
A major retailer has revealed whether a beloved Aussie tradition will stay in place despite new food safety regulations.
Demand to axe ‘killer’ Bunnings product
Bunnings has been urged to pull a popular item for DIY enthusiasts and renovators from its shelves amid concerns it could be linked to a fatal disease.
Alert as infected Bali tourist visits Bunnings
A tourist returning from Bali has sparked a health alert after visiting a hotel and Bunnings while infectious with a highly contagious illness.
True blue, boys
Nano and Bash playing on some Bunnings gear with the sprinkler going on a hot summer’s day … how Australian is this photo?
How happy is your office?
Organisations can enter The Australian’s Best Places to Work awards and be in the running one for one of 10 award categories. They will need to send a survey to their employees via a link.
‘Cleaner’ extradited over Bunnings cabinet body
A man who allegedly cleaned up after a 22-year-old was murdered will remain behind bars after being extradited to NSW.
Lithium’s just-in-time arrival for Scott’s retail machine
Wesfarmers is looking for an unlikely source of growth while middle Australia tightens its belt.
Wesfarmers boss warns against back-to-the-‘80s mentality
The owner of Bunnings, Kmart and Officeworks modestly grew annual profit, but is seeing consumers trade down to value products.
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