First look inside Kmart’s Ikea-fighting homewares store
Kmart launched its new K Home store format on Thursday in Box Hill South, Melbourne, aiming to compete with Ikea. The 3000-square-meter store showcases Kmart's Anko brand products and aims to enhance customer experience. Retail expert Lisa Asher raised concerns about Wesfarmers' dominance in the market and potential competition issues.
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