The hardware giant was seen at the upcoming July 1 to broaden reach as the Blackwoods business and Workwear Group Brands becoming part of Bunnings in its Australian footprint. The move targets expanded product access and cost savings. It positions Bunnings to leverage Blackwoods' industrial reach and Workwear Group brands across its network, signaling a major consolidation in Australia's trade supply landscape. Industry observers notes market concentration, potentially boosting supply chain reach. This follows industry discussion about market dynamics and the potential for greater distribution reach.
Bunnings Wesfarmers merger announcement put Blackwoods and Workwear Group under Bunnings Group control from July 1, a shift Wesfarmers said was designed to boost shareholder value. For customers, the change links Blackwoods’ distribution network and Workwear Group’s brands to Bunnings’ 312-store foo…
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www.accc.gov.auAussie hardware giant Bunnings has made a significant leap in its expansion strategy by acquiring two major firms—Blackwoods, the largest industrial and
news.ssbcrack.comHardware retailer Bunnings and other dominant firms with market shares of more than 40 percent should be required to notify all new deals to the competition regulator in order to avoid further market consolidation through “serial acquisitions,” says a key industry group
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