Harris Farm Markets
Industry | Retail: Fruit, Vegetables and Groceries |
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Founded | 1971 |
Founder | David Harris |
Headquarters | Flemington Markets, New South Wales, Australia |
Number of locations | 24 |
Key people | Angus Harris (Co-CEO), Luke Harris (Co-CEO), Tristan Harris (Co-CEO) and Catherine Harris (Chair person) |
Number of employees | 2000+ |
Website |
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Harris Farm Markets is an Australian grocery chain with 24 different locations. The supermarkets specialise in fruit, vegetables, delicatessen and other grocery items. They are Australia’s biggest individual retailer of fruit and vegetables.[1]
History
Harris Farm Markets was established in 1971, with a single shop in Villawood, New South Wales. David Harris, the founder, is preparing to pass on the leadership of the business to three of his five sons who work in the business. Harris Farm Markets was the first Australian fruit and vegetable company to open in a supermarket style operation. Other Family Members in the business include Angus Harris (Co-CEO), Luke Harris (Co-CEO), Tristan Harris (Co-CEO) and Catherine Harris (Chair person).
Harris Farm Markets stock fruit and vegetables, cheeses, deli items, and gourmet groceries. The online delivery business has the highest customer rating on productreview.com.au for major supermarket chains in Australia.
References
- ↑ Western Advocate, 17/06/2009
- ↑ http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/david-harris-prepares-to-pass-the-baton/story-e6frg8zx-1225933550694
- ↑ http://www.switzer.com.au/small-business/leadership/feature/can-a-business-come-back-from-the-brink/
- ↑ http://www.productreview.com.au/c/supermarkets.html
- ↑ http://sydney.edu.au/business/alumni/eventslist/connect_april_2014
- ↑ http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=106297138
- ↑ http://www.harrisfarm.com.au