Australians love Bunnings — it’s where we go for our weekend sausage sizzle and to fulfil our DIY dreams.
But what if the store Australians trust most is not as benign as it would have us believe?
Bunnings has quietly become one of Australia’s most dominant and profitable retailers, with rivals saying its market power matches Coles and Woolworths combined.
Yet it faces none of the scrutiny of the big two supermarkets.
Critics also claim it’s a corporate predator systematically picking off independents, shutting down competition and abusing its dominance with suppliers.
For its part Bunnings insists it’s just another competitor in a crowded field.
A full response from Bunnings to Four Corners can be found here:
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Australia’s most trusted brand
02:20 – Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
03:40 – Profits and market share
04:10 – Comparison to Coles and Woolworths
07:25 – “Lowest prices are just the beginning”
08:38 – Setting up shop
12:20 – Prime locations
14:00 – How did Bunnings get here?
16:00 – Price match guarantee
17:10 – Hidden home brands
21:30 – Relationship with suppliers
23:30 – Worm farm
28:00 – Senate Inquiry
31:05 – 5 million dollars’ worth of kitchens
34:00 – Price Comparison
36:00 – Tool Kit Depot
37:30 – Government action
41:20 – Reduced competition
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