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The average cost of supplies used in home building rose 10.2 per cent in the year to September in Melbourne, compared to 5.9 per cent in Sydney and 8 per cent on average across Australian cities

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Global supply chain hold-ups caused by the pandemic have caused inflationary pressure and slowed the pace of home building by up to 30 per cent.

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While delays in sourcing materials, especially from international suppliers, is not a new issue, industry experts say it's been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic

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There is a “critical supply shortages with news that Australia is facing its worst materials shortage in more than 40 years.

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Consumers have become increasingly comfortable with shopping online. The number of internet connections and, by extension, the number of consumers with access to the internet have steadily grown over the period

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Australians spent a total of $4.2 billion online in August 2021. This represents a 36% increase over the previous year and an incredible 114% increase over the same period in 2019

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Wesfarmers has abandoned its disastrous attempt to expand its Bunnings Warehouse chain into the United Kingdom and Ireland, and has sold the business for a single British pound.

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Bunnings has claimed the title of Australia’s strongest brand as the Wesfarmers-owned hardware chain benefitted from consumers turning to renovation projects and gardening through prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns

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Metcash Limited Market Share: Mitre 10, Home Hardware and Total Tools approx. 18%

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Hardware and Building Supplies Retailing in Australia Market Size in 2022 is $26.8 billion

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Hardware and Building Supplies Retailing in Australia Market Size in 2022 is $26.8 billion

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Bunnings has 377 trading locations and employ approx. 44,000 staff.

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Bunnings, continued to deliver in 2022 amid a boom in DIY and trade activity. Revenue rose 5.2% per cent to $17.75 billion and earnings by 0.9% per cent to $2.2 billion.

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- How many competitors exist, and what is their market share?

- Are there new regulations that potentially could harm operations or products?

- What are competitors doing?

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- What trends are evident in the marketplace?

- What demographics are Bunnings not targeting?

- What new technology can Bunnings use,

- DIY Boom.

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Examples
- Costs of living,
- Packaging / waste,
- An inadequate supply chain.

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Examples

- A strong brand,

- Loyal customer base,

- A strong balance sheet,

- Unique technology.