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West Australian
5 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
Wesfarmers appoints Kmart and Target boss John Gualtieri as new Officeworks CEO
WA conglomerate Wesfarmers has switched Kmart and Target boss John Gualtieri into the top job at Officeworks, where he will succeed Sarah Hunter. Ms Hunter hands over to Mr Gualtieri in August after 15 years with the group — including the past six years at the helm of Officeworks — saying 'now is the right time for me to take on a new challenge'. As CEO of Kmart and Target, Mr Gualtieri currently reports to new Kmart Group managing director Aleks Spaseska. He joined Kmart in 2008 as the divisional merchandise manager for the home division and has held a number of senior roles in the business. In 2016, Mr Gualtieri was appointed as Kmart chief operating officer and in 2021, was promoted as CEO. Two years later, when Target was folded into Kmart, he became the CEO of both businesses. Wesfarmers managing director Rob Scott said Mr Gualtieri was a retailer with proven capabilities and experience leading large teams and delivering strong commercial outcomes. Before joining Kmart, Mr Gualtieri spent 20 years at department store Myer in various operational roles. 'John has been an outstanding leader at Kmart Group, helping drive the transformation of Kmart since he joined the business in 2008,' Mr Scott said. 'John's deep retail and commercial experience, coupled with his leadership skills, will take Officeworks into its next phase of growth. 'John joins Officeworks at an exciting time, with the business focused on strengthening its omnichannel customer experience, transforming its technology offer and scaling its business-to-business operations.' Mr Scott also acknowledged Ms Hunter's significant contribution to the group. 'For more than six years, Sarah has played a pivotal role in driving Officeworks' evolution and growth,' he said. 'Under her leadership, Officeworks has continued to grow and diversify the customer offer.' Ms Hunter was appointed to the top job in 2019. She was previously the director of the demerger program at supermarket Coles, where she oversaw its separation from Wesfarmers in 2018. 'It has been a privilege to lead Officeworks. Since 2019, we have grown revenue by over 8 per cent per annum and made good progress on our strategic agenda,' Ms Hunter said. Mr Gualtieri's appointment is the latest reshuffle for Wesfarmers. In December, it announced Ms Spaseska — then Kmart Group's chief financial officer — would take over from long-serving Kmart Group managing director Ian Bailey. Mr Bailey was credited with rescuing the brand from a near-death experience and turning its house brand Anko into an Australian retail success story. The West Australian last year revealed Anko was trialling standalone stores in the Philippines as part of the group's push into international markets. Wesfarmers shares were up 0.8 per cent to $84.06 just before 10am on Tuesday.
Herald Sun
20-05-2025
- Science
- Herald Sun
‘Cosmic camps': New ideas have students reaching for the sky
When Jen McDougall invites her students to look up at the night sky, she's not just teaching them about stars and planets – she's opening a door to discovery. As Bray Park State High School's STEM teacher, McDougall, 30, is known for turning science and physics into exciting experiences. Whether it's hosting astronomy nights where families witness Saturn's rings for the first time, organising 'cosmic camps' on the school oval during meteor showers, experiencing thrilling rides at Dreamworld and analysing how they work, or leading futuristic projects like designing sustainable colonies for Mars, she's helping students explore science in a way that feels bold and alive. Follow our Australia's Best Teachers advocacy series, in partnership with Officeworks, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools, Education Perfect and BigAss Fans, at this link. Bray Park High School teacher Jen McDougall. Picture: Richard Walker 'Everyone assumes physics is difficult but you can feel physics all around you. It's not sitting in a classroom writing notes – it's about feeling the forces and understanding how the world works in that physical sense. That's why I love it so much, because it's something that you interact with and see every day. It's amazing to understand how everything works and why it works,' she says. McDougall's passion for her subject is infectious. Not only does it get students excited about learning but helps build relationships based on joy and wonder. Her physics classes have become so popular they had to add a second senior class for the first time last year. 'If I'm sharing my passions and I'm excited about them, the students tend to get excited too. If they feel that you're connecting with them, and you're taking the time to talk to them and find out what they're struggling with, and having those conversations with them to find out what they're interested in, they feel heard and they feel like we understand them,' she says. Ms McDougall is driving her students to innovate. Picture: Richard Walker Whether students are interested in soccer, space, motorbikes or making the world a better place, McDougall works with them to make the subject relevant and accessible. 'One of the keys to engaging them is allowing them that freedom to come up with their own ideas and support them. If they're interested in something in particular, I will be there to support that. If they're designing their projects, if they're making the decisions about what it's going to look like, then it makes everything so much better,' she says. Under McDougall's guidance, Year 9 students won three out of four prizes at the City of Moreton Bay Telstra Innovation Awards last year for their creative solutions to real-world problems. The projects included how AI can help boys' mental health, a satellite to collect space junk and a recycling initiative for schools. 'It was one of those moments where I was like, 'Oh my, we're making a difference' – not just in a student's life, but by inspiring them to go off and do something that will be good for the community,' she says. Originally published as Australia's Best Teachers: Jen McDougall has students reaching for the sky Read related topics: Australia's Best Teachers
Courier-Mail
19-05-2025
- Business
- Courier-Mail
New program to help Aussie students in need
Don't miss out on the headlines from Partner Content. Followed categories will be added to My News. Classrooms across the country are repurposing quality stationery supplies to help vulnerable and disadvantaged students. Pens that still work, unused notebooks and other school supplies are being donated through Officeworks' Bring it Back program. The initiative supports Officeworks' community partners Stationery Aid, Give Write and Green Collect, who connect the stationery with students in need. It's also designed to reduce waste by keeping quality stationery supplies in circulation. Teachers, students and Officeworks customers can now drop off usable school supplies at any store via the Bring it Back chutes. The repurposing of usable stationery items expands on Officeworks' pen and marker recycling program. Brookfield State School students Lizzie Rieker, Hadley Taylor and Layla Stewart, with deputy principal Leah Cathcart and Stationary Aid's Alison Schutt, with stationery for the repurposing program. Picture: Lyndon Mechielsen/The Courier-Mail 'By expanding the Bring it Back Program to add on stationery repurposing, we're giving customers a powerful way to reduce waste and support students – all in one action,' Officeworks sustainability manager Alex White said. Stationery Aid and Give Write trialled the program in Officeworks stores in Queensland and Western Australia. In Queensland, the trial collected enough stationery supplies to support 253 disadvantaged students with complete school booklists. 'Our partnership with Officeworks helps us support the most vulnerable and disadvantaged students to start the school year and transition to new schools throughout the year,' Stationery Aid co-founding director Alison Schutt said. 'We've seen how powerful local action can be and are excited to be scaling Queensland-wide to make an even bigger impact on the environment and students in need.' Give Write will lead the expanded program in WA, while Green Collect will run it in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and New South Wales.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dyson, Big W, Oodie, Boody slash prices in flash sale: 'Up to 70 per cent off'
Bargain lovers rejoice! The Afterpay Day sale is here - and given that the post-shopping glow of Black Friday and Boxing Day has long since faded in our memory, it's about time we showed our wallets some low-cost love. The sale officially runs between March 20 and 23, with savings of up to 70 per cent on a whole range of popular brands. The best bit? You don't actually need to use Afterpay (the buy-now-pay-later service that allows shoppers to snap up a bargain online or in-store and then pay for it in instalments) to take advantage. Nup. No matter how you pay, you can still nab discounted buys from a huge number of retailers - and there are some other tricks worth knowing too. "I love sale periods, as someone who works in the backend of e-commerce I know to truly never buy anything full price,' style blogger Gem Taktikos, who goes by @ on TikTok and focuses on mid-size fashion, tells Yahoo Lifestyle. 'These core sales periods during the year give me a chance to really ensure I'm buying stuff I want and at the best price possible. I love using the app Carted to keep track of everything wishlist-wise." So, now you've got that wishlist sorted, here's what else you need to know. RELATED: Caravan family saves $10,800 after ditching their house to travel Australia: 'Spent less' Caravan mum-of-four's Coles, Woolworths trick to travel Australia full-time: 'Save $420 a week' Traveller's trick to stay in Aussie city for 75 nights for $50 all up: 'Great way to save' Neither Kmart nor Bunnings has spruiked a sale specifically for Afterpay Day this year, but that's not to say there are no bargains to be had. Both retailers do offer Afterpay as a payment method, and sales aside, there are other ways to make more of your shop with these popular stores. Onepass - a membership program that provides customers with benefits across some of Australia's most loved brands including Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more - allows you to supercharge your shop in other ways. Benefits include free delivery with no minimum spend on eligible items or orders each time you shop online at Kmart, Target, Bunnings Warehouse, Officeworks & Priceline, and 5x Flybuys points for every $1 spent in-store and with Click and Collect at Kmart, Target, Bunnings Warehouse and Officeworks. Monthly membership of OnePass can start with a 30-day free trial and is then just $4/month. You should note that bonus Flybuys points are not available for online purchases and more details are available at Big W, meanwhile, does have an Afterpay Day sale this year, with some great discounts up for grabs. Offers include the Dyson V8 Origin 2024 on sale for $399, a saving of $300. There are so many great deals on offer it's hard to know where to start, so we've broken it down into categories. Boody We can start with undies, because… who doesn't need a new pair? Boody - the self-professed home of the 'comfiest underwear' is offering (almost) everything for Afterpay Day. If you haven't tried Boody's 'magically comfy and flattering' briefs, you really should because this basics brand has a cult following and more than 90k five star reviews. So popular is the brand that it counts major celebs such as Emily Ratajkowski, Kylie Jenner and Bella Hadid as fans! Bestselling buys include the Full Briefs, which have a soft, wide, flat-ribbed waistband designed for gentle support and to prevent rolling. 'These are the only briefs I wear now. Best fit and very comfy. Don't ride up,' one happy customer declares online. 'These underwear are perfect! They have a nice high rise, soft material that stays in place, super comfy! Highly recommend!' another writes. For those looking for something other than undies, you'll be pleased to hear Boody's Afterpay Day sale includes luxurious vegan silk pyjamas, and the perfect white t-shirt. View the sale, here. Sabo Skirt Popular Aussie brand Sabo Skirt - known for its dreamy resort wear and luxurious knits - is offering an amazing extra 20% off already marked-down items. This means it's the perfect opportunity to stock up on your Euro summer essentials (and get planning that trip!). Simply use the code BONUS20 at checkout to receive an additional markdown on discounted items. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SABO (@saboskirt) Oodie The brand responsible for the world's most popular wearable blanket is offering 30% off almost everything on their site - from their ridiculously comfy sleep tees, to sherpa slides, weighted blankets and more. With winter fast approaching (sob!) it's an ideal time to treat yourself to some wearable warmth - just in time for couch potato and Netflix season! Shop the Oodie collection here. The Collagen Co Those who love collagen powder will be pleased to know that The Collagen Co - home of 'collagen peptides that work while delighting your tastebuds' - is offering 15 percent off storewide for Afterpay Day. Products on offer include the popular Beauty Marine Collagen powder, made from 100 percent pure Australian-made marine collagen peptides plus hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin C, and the new Super Beauty Greens, which are blend of organic greens, collagen, pre and probiotics, digestive enzymes, super fruits, vegetables and more. Enter the code SALE15 and enjoy a discount between March 20 and March 24. Will & Zo This purpose-driven brand is vegan and cruelty-free and was born out of its founder Annalise's own struggles with problem skin. For Afterpay Day, it's discounting its best-seller - the Body Breakout Set - by 20 per cent. The set includes the Here Body Breakout Cleanser and the Now Body Spray, a powerful combination to combat body breakouts day and night. It has rave reviews online. 'I seriously did not expect these products to have such an impact in my life. I now feel confident enough to wear singlet tops to the gym rather than an oversized t-shirt, that covered my arms as well as my back,' one happy customer writes. 'I'm so glad I found Will & Zo on TikTok 'cause I was really worried about my back in the lead up to my wedding,' another says. Will & Zo's Afterpay Day sales offer runs until March 27. Ergoflex Ergoflex brought the 'mattress in a box' concept to Australia back in 2010 and offers the 5G Memory Foam Mattress, an orthopaedic memory foam mattress that moulds to the contours of your body. Hailed as the '#1 mattress for back pain', it also has a removable and washable Tencel cover. For Afterpay Day, Ergoflex is offering up to 30 percent off site wide on mattresses, bed frames, pillows, protectors and sheets - with the sale ending March 31. Head to for all the deals. Sleep Republic Mattress provider Sleep Republic is offering 15 percent off its mattresses for Afterpay Day. The brand found a way to create pocket spring-loaded mattresses which can still fit in a box - making for easy delivery. It also offers gel-infused memory foam that contours to your body providing 'pressure relief'. The brand has been given the accolade of offering Australia's 'Best Overall' Mattress in a Box by Bedbuyer for three years, including 2025. The brand is so confident you'll like your mattress, they say if you don't 'you can return it. No hidden conditions, pesky asterisks, or added fees.' Find out more, here. Ecosa Bedding company Ecosa is offering a mammoth Afterpay Day sale deal, with up to 35 percent off site wide until March 23. Offering a range of mattresses with different levels of support - including spring, hybrid and memory foam options - each comes with a 100-night trial for risk-free testing; ergonomic design for optimal spine alignment; a 15-Year limited warranty, and fast and free shipping in metro areas. The more you spend the more you save during the Ecosa Afterpay Day sale, with customers spending more than $2100 getting 35 percent off, and those spending up to $599, 20 per cent.
