Why Kmart is opening up a furniture showroom and taking on IKEA
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-06-10 16:48 UTC+10:00
Section: Business / Companies
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Family, Business & Economy
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Retail giant Kmart is setting up its first physical showroom for furniture and homewares as it seeks a bigger slice of a $35 billion market, with Rob Scott, the chief executive of its parent company Wesfarmers, saying bricks-and-mortar outlets remain critical despite growth in online commerce.
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