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Senator Ross Cadell slammed Bunnings during its testimony at the Select Committee on Supermarket Prices. This may have been the trigger for the ABC 4 Corners program "Hammered", which sought to unveil the unseen business practices of Bunnings. See the link:
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#bunnings
May 22, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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In terms of Australian hardware retail sales to March 2025, both NSW and VIC posted negative growth, but growth in QLD and WA was strong enough to make overall growth positive. Read at the link:
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#hardwareretail #retail #sales #revenue #statistics #homeimprovement
May 22, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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Big River has noticed a shift toward offsite prefabrication to help builders deal with on-site labour shortages and unpredictable weather. Read at the link:
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#buildingmaterials #timber #prefabricatedbuildings #housing #construction #builder
May 22, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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The latest edition of online magazine HI News is out now. Read about Bunnings strategy, the housing crisis in Australia and HBT buying group at the following link:
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#homeimprovement #retailer #hardwarestore #strategy #housing #trades #buyinggroup
May 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Bunnings plans to expand its automotive range to 300 new products in 2025. It has also expanded its assisted-living range with over 2500 products across 16 categories. See the link:
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#bunnings #hardware #retailer #hardwarestore #automotive #assistedliving #NDIS
May 17, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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Bunnings has launched a retail media platform Hammer Media, for hardware suppliers to advertise within Bunnings stores as well as outside the store in magazines, social media and other channels. See the link:
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#bunnings #hardware #retailer #hardwarestore #advertising
May 17, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Newcastle council has purchased a Bunnings in Taree, NSW for AUD28.15m. Built in 2009, the 13,664sqm Bunnings store sits on a 38,210sqm site. See the link:
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#bunnings #hardware #retailer #hardwarestore #property #commercial #realestate
May 17, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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Bunnings said it is committed to working with its plant suppliers after agreeing to a statement of principles to address their concerns. See the link:
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#bunnings #hardware #retailer #hardwarestore #plants #greenlife #garden #suppliers
May 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Lowe’s is acquiring Artisan Design Group to enhance its business to professionals. ADG has a network of more than 3,200 installers, single-family and multi-family builders and property managers. See the link:
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#hardware #homeimprovement #retailer #hardwarestore
May 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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For the first time in nearly 40 years, New Norfolk’s Mitre 10 store has changed hands. A fire has destroyed the Tumby Bay Mitre 10 building. Fitzpatrick's Timber and Hardware has closed down. See the link:
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#hardwarestore #hardware #homeimprovement #retail
May 17, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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Kingfisher is building AI platforms and tools for its DIY brands B&Q and Screwfix in the UK. Lowe’s and Home Depot released AI-powered tools designed to help customers with home improvement tasks. See the link:
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#homeimprovement #hardware #retail #storetechnology #AI
May 17, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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James Hardie said it is buying AZEK for USD8.75bn (AUD14bn). Millari Group Australia confirmed it signed a deal to acquire 100% of Juken’s sawmill and manufacturing facilities in Gisborne, NZ. See the link:
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#building #housing #decking #home #renovations #acquisition
May 17, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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From patching small holes and cracks to preparing walls before painting, Gyprock’s One Patch™ can provide a single-application solution for a pro finish. Read here:
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#tradie #building #construction #repairs #bunnings #hardwarestore #homemaintenance #homeimprovement
May 17, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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While the general trend was down, Australia's overall growth rate in hardware retail turnover for calendar 2024 was 1.5% — below inflation, but not by much. Read here:
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#hardware #retail #sales #revenue #Australia #statistics
May 17, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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A development application for a scaled down version of a Bunnings trade store model in Emerald (QLD) is under assessment. Plus stores in Inverell and Shellharbour, both in NSW. Read here:
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#bunnings #bigbox #hardware #homeimprovement #retailer #hardwarestore
May 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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What do aluminium windows, ceramic materials, and concrete have in common? Their prices continued to rise in 2024 — and will likely continue upward in 2025 as well.
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#buildingproducts #prices #statistics #hardware #homeimprovement #retailer #hardwarestore
May 17, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Limo's Mitre 10 Hardware & Rural Supplies in Nathalia (VIC) has been placed on the market. Plus Barkly Hardware and Porters. Read here:
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#hardware #homeimprovement #retailer #hardwarestore #buildingproducts
May 17, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Approximately 300 large LED screens are being installed in several Bunnings stores as another way to promote products to shoppers. Read here:
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#bunnings #bigbox #hardware #homeimprovement #retailer #hardwarestore #digital #instore #promotion
May 17, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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UK update: After advisory firm Teneo was appointed as administrator, 70 Homebase stores, along with the brand and associated intellectual property, were sold to CDS Superstores. Read here:
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#homebase #DIY #garden #homeimprovement #retailer #acquisition
May 17, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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The eastern and western precincts of the WACA (Western Australian Cricket Association) have been rebranded as the Bunnings Grass Banks. Read here:
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#bigbox #homeimprovement #retailer #hardwarestore #sports #sponsorship
May 17, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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USA update: Lowe’s Digital Home Platform will be rebranded to MyLowe’s Home. The app will use generative AI to answer questions and more. Read here:
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#homeimprovement #retailer #hardwarestore #digital #homemaintenance #strategy
May 17, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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For information on kitchen & bathroom tile trends plus more about the Australian tile industry, read Tile Today here:
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#tiles #tiling #tilers #building #construction #architects #design
March 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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After the boost from the COVID years, Metcash's hardware division suffered a significant decline for the half. Most of this was in its trade business, as new dwelling construction and renovation activity slowed considerably. Read here: hnn.bz/articleID/20... #metcash #powertool #tools #hardwarestore
January 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Hardware retail sales: The two largest gainers in the period from November 2023 to October 2024 were WA and QLD. NSW continues to shrink, while states such as VIC are growing incrementally. Read here: hnn.bz/articleID/20... #hardwareretail #sales #revenue #Australia #statistics
January 9, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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Construction has not yet commenced on the proposed Bunnings store in Ulladulla (NSW); Bunnings partnership with Uber Direct, to introduce same-day parcel delivery from selected regional stores across Australia + more Read here: hnn.bz/articleID/20... #bunnings #hardwarestore #homeimprovement #DIY
January 9, 2025 at 6:58 AM