Bunnings mulls overseas expansion

Bunnings boss John Gillam has toyed with the idea of launching the big-box home improvement chain overseas to take advantage of the growth potential outside of its markets of Australia and New Zealand.
Addressing a Hardware Federation of Australia lunch in Melbourne on Wednesday, Mr Gillam said he believed there had been a gradual improving trend in consumer confidence over the past 24 months but refused to be drawn on how he thought Christmas would go for the major retailers.  Sydney Morning Herald – Read more…