Wesfarmers Limited is an Australian diversified company with operations spanning retail, industrial, and chemical businesses. Founded in 1914 as a farmers’ cooperative in Western Australia, the company has evolved into one of Australia’s largest corporate groups, with activities focused primarily on Australia and New Zealand.
Its retail portfolio includes Bunnings Group, a retailer of home improvement and outdoor living products; Kmart Group, which operates Kmart stores in Australia and New Zealand and offers clothing, homewares, toys, and general merchandise; and Officeworks, a supplier of office products, technology, furniture, and print services. Wesfarmers’ retail businesses serve consumers, tradespeople, households, and small businesses through stores and online channels.
Wesfarmers also operates WesCEF, a chemicals, energy, and fertilizers business that supplies products including industrial chemicals, ammonia, fertilizers, and explosives to mining, agricultural, and industrial customers. The group is led by Managing Director Rob Scott, with Michael Chaney serving as chairman.
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