Is the latest word on Coles and Wesfarmers a message from Cassandra (whose prophesy was correct, but was not believed) or Jonah (who got one right, was believed, then got one wrong)? asks retail commentator Rob Lake.
Bunnings
Tips and rumours
The industry view on Coles and Wesfarmers is that the takeover will struggle as Bunnings operates with a totally different retail model. They buy on consignment, suppliers carry the stock cost and manage replenishment. Coles brands operate on totally different models, which Bunnings appear not to understand. At Myer, look out for a double digit […]
What Wesfamers did next
Right now it’s the “calm before the storm”, a Bunnings insider told Crikey today.
When Wesfarmers met Coles: The job ahead
While fixing Coles is a mammoth task, it is difficult to imagine a company more able to meet that challenge successfully than Wesfarmers, writes retail commentator Rob Lake.
