Kmart ‘super-store’ to open in Westgate, reflects faith in NZ, CEO says

Chief executive John Gualtieri says the "super-store" reinforces the company’s belief in NZ. (Image: Supplied)

Wed, 11 Sep 2024

Kmart announced on Wednesday that it will open its largest NZ store in Westgate, on the western edge of Auckland. The Australian retailer's Australia and New Zealand chief executive, John Gualtieri, said a new “super-sized” store represents the company’s belief in the NZ market. In an exclusive interview, he told BusinessDesk the store, set to open in 2026, does not reflect a change in strategy but is part of an ongoing effort to increase the company’s presence on NZ shores. “It reinforces Kmart...

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