25 September 2018
Combined Building Supplies Co-op Welcomes Bunnings Trade NZ as Major Supplier
“A major win for shareholders.”
That from Combined Building Supplies Co-operative spokesman, Ian Lamb, who says the recently signed agreement with
Bunnings, which is worth many millions of dollars to the Co-op’s shareholders, gives CBS shareholders New Zealand-wide
access to the equivalent of Group Home Buying rates.
“This gives our shareholders New Zealand-wide coverage with 55 stores from Whangarei to Dunedin and five new stores to
come. These locations mean our member shareholders can be confident that when they are pricing projects in a location
away from their usual business base, the price is consistent up and down the country”, says Mr Lamb. “We are extremely
pleased to have Bunnings on board. They are a well-respected, well-run business and we look forward to a strong and long
relationship with them.”
Des Bickerton, Bunnings Trade New Zealand Commercial Manager, says, “We’re excited to work with CBS to bring innovation
to the market and we look forward to growing the relationship. Bunnings New Zealand aims to increase annual sales
revenue from $1.3 billion in the June 30, 2018 year to $2b by 2023, which will see new stores in regional and
metropolitan areas and more than 1200 additional jobs”, Des says.
Ian Lamb emphasises that the growth Bunnings is planning, bodes well for CBS shareholders.
“As well as the increased access Bunnings offers CBS Co-op members to trade products and everything a full DIY store
provides, it’s important for CBS to be working with suppliers who are strong and strategic in their business planning,”
he says.
The Co-op is currently negotiating with a number of suppliers and Ian Lamb says other significant signings are not far
away.
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