Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2022
Bunnings ranked Australia's strongest brand
Brand Finance Australia’s annual analysis ranked Bunnings as the country’s strongest brand.
2021
Woman sues Bunnings over alleged hammock injury
Julie Kilsby sued Bunnings for $1.4 million, alleging that a Two Trees Hammock she bought from the retailer flipped when she tried to use it and caused her injuries. The claims are allegations; the article reports no court determination.
2021
Bunnings to temporarily close Greater Sydney stores to retail customers
Bunnings announced that it would temporarily close its Greater Sydney stores to the general public from the following Monday during the lockdown. Trade customers would retain access, while retail customers would need to shop online for delivery or collection.
2021
Bunnings announces Building Block collectible campaign
Bunnings announced a campaign offering five collectible Building Block toys for children alongside purchases. The first collectible was scheduled to be available from January 14, with a new item offered each month through May; each item would cost $10.
2020
Seamstress sues Bunnings over alleged gate injury
Angela Kraay is suing Bunnings for $317,000, alleging that a boom gate hit her head at its Oxenford store in August 2015 and caused a mild traumatic brain injury.
2020
Bunnings plans to close seven New Zealand stores
Bunnings said it was planning to close seven New Zealand stores, affecting as many as 145 jobs. Six stores were expected to close at the end of June; the Putaruru store had already been slated for closure.
2020
Bunnings announces nationwide sausage sizzle fundraiser
Bunnings announced a planned sausage sizzle fundraiser for bushfire relief on Friday, January 24, from 9am to 4pm. The announcement said all profits from sausage sales would go to the Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund, and that the event would include company locations in New Zealand.
2020
Bunnings introduces a fully transactional website in Australia and New Zealand
Bunnings introduced a fully transactional website across Australia and New Zealand in the first half of 2020, offering click and collect, click and deliver, and drive and collect.
2019
Bunnings launches MarketLink online marketplace
Bunnings launched MarketLink, an online marketplace that lets customers buy a wider range of lifestyle, whitegoods and appliance products through bunnings.com.au.