The focus of Anko Sourcing is on building strong, sustainable supplier partnerships to ensure we maintain the highest standards of quality and ethics while driving efficiency and innovation across our supply chains.
Our non-hierarchical work culture embraces diversity, encouraging every team member to bring their unique perspective and experiences to the table.
Our Journey
1969
- Kmart Australia opens its first store in Burwood, Victoria.
- An estimated 40,000 people pass through the checkouts, taking over $97,000.
1978
- Kresge exchanges a 51% stake in Kmart Australia for a 20% stake in Coles.
1988
- Kmart expands to New Zealand and opens its first store in Auckland.
1994
- Coles buys back all shares held by Kresge.
- A long-term licensing agreement between Sears allows Wesfarmers to use the Kmart name in Australia and New Zealand.
2006
- Kmart merges with Coles Group.
2007
- Wesfarmers takes complete control of Coles Group, which includes Kmart and Target.
2008
- Wesfarmers decides to invest $300 million in Kmart over the next five years.
2010
- The year saw a large increase in Kmart EBIT by 74%.
2012
- Australia’s first multi-level Kmart opens in Adelaide’s Rundle Mall.
2017
- Wesfarmers purchases the Kmart brand name for use in Australia and New Zealand for $100 million outright, ending the licensing agreement.
2018
- Kmart and Target merge to form Kmart Group.
2019
- Catch.com.au is acquired.
2023
- Kmart and Target merges to form one business, two brands
2023
- Kmart and Target merges to form one business, two brands
Management Team
Our Locations
GURGAON
BANGLADESH
HONG KONG
Shanghai Hong Kong Dongguan Singapore Bangladesh Vietnam Gurgaon
Our Commitment
Better Together
“Better Together” is Kmart Group’s integrated sustainability plan and core strategy, fostering collaboration to create a more sustainable future with our partners, customers, and communities.
Our Commitment
Better Together
“Better Together” is Kmart Group’s integrated sustainability plan and core strategy, fostering collaboration to create a more sustainable future with our partners, customers, and communities.
Think Customer
We put the customer at the heart of everything we do.
Take
Care
We look after ourselves and those around us.
Live
Integrity
We always do the right
thing.
Grow Together
We achieve the best results working together.
Reach
Higher
We are relentless in our pursuit to be better.
Think
Customer
We put the customer at the heart of everything we do.
Take
Care
We look after ourselves and those around us.
Grow
Together
We achieve the best results working together.
Live
Integrity
We always do the right thing.
Reach
Higher
We are relentless in our pursuit to be better.
Think
Customer
We put the customer at the heart of everything we do.
Take
Care
We look after ourselves and those around us.
Grow
Together
We achieve the best results working together.
Live
Integrity
We always do the right thing.
Reach
Higher
We are relentless in our pursuit to be better.