Harvey Norman Design and Renovations
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| Harvey Norman Design and Renovations | |
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
| Headquarters | A1 Richmond Road, Homebush West New South Wales, Australia  |
| Key people | Gerry Harvey, Executive Chairman; Katie Page, Managing Director; John Slack-Smith, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer; David Ackery, Executive Director; Arthur Brew, Executive Director |
| Industry | Retail, home renovations |
| Website | www.harveynormanrenovations.com.au |
Harvey Norman Design and Renovations is a subsidiary of the major Australian corporation Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd., which was founded in 1982 by entrepreneurs Gerry Harvey and Ian Norman. The design and renovations arm of the company specialises in bathroom, kitchen, wardrobe, home office, bars and home theatre renovations, and features showroom franchises in three states of Australia, Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales. The company looks likely to eventually expand its market share to include showrooms in all states of Australia.
Harvey Norman, the main brand owned by Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd, has a total of 252 stores throughout Australia, New Zealand, Slovenia, Ireland, Singapore and Malaysia. The company was floated on the Australian Stock Exchange in 1987. Harvey Norman holds a current market capitalisation of $4.17 billion as at 30 June 2006. The company also holds interests in Rebel Sport, Domayne, Joyce Mayne, Space furniture and Nobel house.
[edit] History
The origins of the Harvey Norman brand can be traced back to 1961 when entrepreneurs Gerry Harvey and Ian Norman founded Norman Ross Discounts. Norman Ross Discounts grew to 42 stores throughout New South Wales and Queensland during the next 20 years. The business was sold in 1982. That same year, Gerry Harvey and Ian Norman started their next venture, Harvey Norman, a large retailer of electrical, computer, furniture and bedding goods.
