JOHN GUALTIERI TALKS KMART AUSTRALIA www.kmart.com.au
THE BUGG REPORT CATCHES UP WITH JOHN GUALTIERI, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AT KMART AUSTRALIA TO TALK ABOUT ALL THINGS KMART PRIOR TO BRAND LICENSING EUROPE
John, to continue on from part one of this interview, can you update us on your business in New Zealand? Many years ago, Kmart struggled to find its place in New Zealand. As a team, we decided to review our product offering across the business and really listen to our customers to better understand their needs and wants. This consideration has resulted in significant improvement in the business, and next year we are proud to celebrate 30 years of operation in New Zealand.
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At Kmart, we are always looking for new locations to bring people everyday low prices and this includes New Zealand. We are excited to have announced three new store openings in the country this year, which are all currently under construction; Queenstown, Blenheim and Invercargill. In the coming months we will announce two additional locations, bringing our total new store count to five this financial year. Our online offer continues to grow stronger in New Zealand as we look to the future and strive to create a seamless experience for our customers.