Giants stand toe to toe at Burleigh Heads

Article Abstract:

Howard Smith and Wesfarmers are competing fiercely for the hardware market in Burleigh Heads, Australia. The country's two largest hardware retail companies have encountered each other's competition for the first time when Wesfarmers opened a store next door to Howard Smith's facility on June 24, 1998. Howard Smith owns BBC Hardwarehouses, and Wesfarmers controls Bunnings.

Hardware Stores, Queensland, Wesfarmers Ltd., Howard Smith Ltd.

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Bunnings goes in for the kill

Article Abstract:

Hardware chain, Bunnings, is diversifying into products like bath towels, carpets, etc., which are being marketed by its spinoff called HouseWorks. A brief profile of the company is presented. The financial performance of the company is also discussed.

Australia, Sales, profits & dividends, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Services information, Hardware, not elsewhere classified, Services, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Hardware industry, Company business forecast/projection, Company forecasts, Bunnings Building Supplies

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Bunnings hammers BBC in the hardware war

Article Abstract:

Bunnings and BBC are rivals in Australia's hardware market, however BBC is lagging behind financially. While the two operations are almost identical, Bunnings' success is attributed to its management style and choice of locations.

Retail industry, Retail trade, BBC Ltd., Bunnings Ltd.

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