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Old 18-01-2016, 05:12 PM #1
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Default Hombase gets a new name "Bunnings"
An Australian Company has bought them.

I assume they will they may trim the staff down
a bit.

Ref : Ch5HD 5PM News


http://news.sky.com/story/1624739/ho...s-in-340m-deal
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Yes but they Had to sell
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Bunnings
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lol what sounds like a bakery

Bunnings DIY


maybe we will get a Free Donut on entry
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Better a name change than closure, Bunnings is a strange one though
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I applied for a job in Bunnings once haha
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Awful, it looks like 'Bummings' at first glance. Homebase is a much better and clearer name.
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Awful, it looks like 'Bummings' at first glance. Homebase is a much better and clearer name.

I am Not being Rude at you Dezzy

but have you had your Glasses checked?
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Its Bunnings Warehouse, not just Bunnings.
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If it's owned by Mr Bunnings it kind of makes sense....
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do they sell ovens?

Yes they may do

They need to increase customers getting
Exclusive Deals


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Silly name

If they sell things cheaper than amazon
I am going there,



Its a Name
has to change on takeover

Whats the Total Cost of a Product.
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