Local Businesses Fight Back Against Bunnings Giant

A new Bunnings Warehouse is set to open near a small town in Australia, and local businesses are worried about the impact on their sales. Four Corners investigates the potential economic fallout for smaller hardware stores and related businesses in the area. One Mitre 10 owner, David Woodman, is even taking legal action against Bunnings, fearing the impact on his family business. "We think that it'll affect our sales to the point where we'll end up losing profits and, being a small family business, we can't sustain that," Woodman said. Other local businesses, including plumbing, lawnmower, building materials, blinds, landscaping, and pool supply stores, also express concerns about the competition. Bunnings says its new store will bring more choice and competition to the region and will hire local people. The situation highlights the challenges faced by small businesses in the face of competition from large corporations.