Mitre 10’s ‘other hardware store’ ad campaign lets it all hang out
The grass isn’t just greener on the other side, says top marker at hardware giant Mitre 10, “it’s blue” – as the brand pokes fun at rival Bunnings in new cheeky ads.
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‘Overboard’: Fury over Bunnings move
Major hardware chain Bunnings’ move to deter non-customers at one of its newest stores has been described as a ‘bit overboard’.
How 100-year-old family hardware store has beaten Bunnings threat
The owners of a Brisbane business have revealed how their family-owned operation has survived 100 years in the face of a world war and the rise of competitor giant Bunnings.
Bunnings faces new DIY challenger
The dominance of Bunning Warehouse faces a new test as an online disrupter enters the home improvement market.
Temple & Webster takes on Bunnings as earnings slide
The online retailer is taking on Bunnings with its new home improvement site, but a grim trading update has triggered a share slump.
Urgent recall for popular Bunnings buy
A popular tool has been recalled by Bunnings Warehouse after a malfunction injured several people using it.
Bunnings used to expose big pay issue
One type of worker is underpaid and undervalued when compared to people employed at Bunnings or Woolies, a major wage case has been told.
Bunnings in frame for building expansion
Amid national shortages, Bunnings will double its processing plants that manufacture wooden frames and trusses used in home construction.
Inside bitter fight against Bunnings
Locals in one city are celebrating after a tribunal ruled in their favour over a fight to stop a proposed Bunnings store.
‘Australia is facing a tech worker shortage’
Bunnings is finding it ‘harder and harder’ to secure key cybersecurity staff as the global bidding war for workers heats up.
Concrete proof Aussies love Bunnings
Bunnings has dominated the competition in a contest over Australia’s top 100 online retailers. Here are all the big winners.
Inflation pressures on the rise: Scott
Shoppers are back and keen for value just as businesses are needing to find ways to pass on increased costs, says the boss of Wesfarmers, which owns Bunnings, Target and Officeworks.
Outrage over popular Bunnings product
Bunnings is under pressure to pull a popular product from its shelves as public outrage grows for one reason.
Wesfarmers share plunge strips $4.7bn
It was Bunnings — for more than two decades the most successful retailer in Australia — that emerged as the biggest drag on Wesfarmers’ profit.
Why Bunnings boss took nuclear option over WA
Rob Scott, the boss of Bunnings and Kmart, has clearly lost patience with Western Australia premier Mark McGowan.
Twist in Mundine’s alleged Covid breach
An anti-vax former boxing great and NRL star’s court battle with police has been delayed again after a new revelation emerged in court.
Charlise’s alleged killer ‘drove with body for hours’
Man charged with Charlise Mutten’s murder bought five 20kg bags of sand, then drove to a boat ramp with the girl’s body, police allege.
Bunnings shoppers hit by cyber attack
Bunnings Warehouse shoppers may have had their personal data compromised in a massive cyber security breach.
Bunnings rides appeal of home comforts, safety
People have bailed out of parties and cancelled dinner reservations, determined to avoid an Omicron family Christmas. But foot traffic through Bunnings has not fallen off at all.
Bunnings creating cool new stores
Wesfarmers is transforming its new acquisition, a specialty chain for tradies. And it is heavily focusing on one state before expanding.
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