Bunnings to expand into automotive and EV market

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      Brad Lockyer
      Keymaster

      After its success moving into the pet supplies business, Bunnings has revealed plans to expand its range of automotive and electric vehicle products, taking on the likes of SuperCheap Auto and AutoBarn.

      Managing director Michael Schneider said last month the group will carry a larger range of spare parts, auto accessories and EV charging cables than it does now. Bunnings has been pushing into new areas for growth and the recent expansion into pet care has been very successful, driving profits up by 2,1 per cent.

      The move into automotive will most likely work, making the Bunnings juggernaut even bigger. Is the convenience of having just about everything under one roof like at Bunnings or other big-box retailers, or do you prefer a smaller operation?

    • #1843943
      The Bronze Anzac
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      Bunnings does not & never will “specialize” by product group like specialists SuperCheap Auto & AutoBarn. You cannot find any staff member at Bunnings to assist or give advice when required by a customer. The specialist auto companies will continue to provide this service & expand their businesses like other specialists in plumbing, electrical, tools & gardening etc. If I need advice I don’t go to Bunnings. I go to a specialist company.

    • #1843944
      Reg Ramm
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      Tell Bunnings to stay out of that as they are no good at what they now handle , They list have no Service, no body to help, no body knows anything about Products . So Just Stop them before it is too Late.

    • #1847939
      soarer129
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      Yes you go into Bunnings and no staff around so much for service and when you do find some one they have to find some one who know something I’m in south Australia ( MODBURY STORE )I returned a top of range OZITO 18vx2 Battery lawn mower only 8 months old I had no receipt and the staff member made comment no receipt no refund he had been working there 12 years when I said need to speak to manager and I am ringing your head office now as Ozito is a BUNNINGS home brand not a brand that can be bought at MITRE 10 or any other hardware store and nationwide policy is basically refund this lawnmower 5ys warranty I was more than happy with exchange the guy was an ( IDIOT ) and he almost shit himself when he learnt I was calling head office not state office in end got exchange 3 months latter I had to return ozito 18v battery i was in mile end district went to that store had receipt on my phone I played dumb and it didn’t matter to girl in tool shop as that is where battery are kept looked at manufacturing date only 18months old gave me a new battery a refund exchange as proof so MORAL of story is staff are good and bad Bunnings have a good culture and some staff are over zealous in in there responsibilities to do right thing by there employer in this case staff didn’t realize reason why Bunnings successful is the return policy I like Bunnings and have about 8 Bunnings stores that are within my travel circle that I shop in

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