Wesfarmers Limited · Perth, Western Australia Australia ·(Australian: WES)
Company Description
Phone: +61-8-9327-4211
Fax: +61-8-9327-4216
Rankings
- ASX All Australian 50
- #326 in FT Global 500
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This link will open in a new window Wesfarmers Limited first began growing its business by providing merchandise and services to farmers in Western Australia. The firm now is considered the country's largest retailer after its 2007 acquisition of supermarket retailer Coles Group . It also has interests in far-ranging businesses, including home-improvement retailing; coal mining; gas processing and distribution; chemical and fertilizer production; building materials sales; distribution of maintenance, repair, and operating products and industrial and safety products; insurance; and rail transport. True to its heritage, Wesfarmers still provides agricultural merchandise and services. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Wesfarmers Limited Financials
| Company Type | Public - Australian: WES Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | June |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | $41,033.5 |
| 2009 Employees | 200,000 |
Wesfarmers Limited Executives
22 executives listed for Wesfarmers Limited's Perth, Western Australia location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Robert Every | Network |
| Managing Director | Richard Barr Goyder | Network |
| Finance Director | Terry Bowen | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Wesfarmers Limited
Demand is driven mainly by residential real estate construction and renovation. The profitability of individual companies depends on merchandising and customer service. Large companies enjoy economies of scale in purchasing and have the ability to offer more products. Small companies can compete effectively by catering to contractors, by offering specialty products and services, and by serving areas unattractive to larger companies because of limited customer concentration. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Wesfarmers Limited Competitors
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