Harvey Norman (ASX: HVN) — Company Overview, News & Financial Data
Harvey Norman is a retailer in Australia and New Zealand offering furniture and a variety of electrical appliances.
Harvey Norman
Harvey Norman is an Australian public company operating as a franchisor and retailer of furniture, bedding, computer products, and consumer electronics. Founded by Gerry Harvey and Ian Norman, the company grants franchises to independent retailers who operate under the Harvey Norman brand across Australia. Beyond franchisee operations, the business directly owns and operates retail stores internationally across New Zealand, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Singapore, Malaysia, Slovenia, Croatia, and Solomon Islands. The company also holds significant real estate assets, owning substantial retail property portfolios leased to franchisees, and engages in property development and investment across key retail markets.
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Operations
Products and/or services of Harvey Norman
- Australian Franchising Operations: Granting franchise agreements to independent operators running retail stores across Australia, generating franchisee fees, brand royalties, and service fees from retail complexes selling furniture, bedding, electronics, and home appliances.
- Property Investment and Development: Holding and managing a commercial real estate portfolio comprising retail complexes, warehousing facilities, and shopping centers leased primarily to franchise operators and third-party commercial tenants across Australia and international markets.
- New Zealand Retail Operations: Directly owning and operating corporate retail store chains across New Zealand, marketing home furniture, bedding products, consumer electronics, and personal technology through integrated physical retail outlets and e-commerce platforms.
- Asian Retail Operations: Managing company-owned retail store networks and flagship superstores in Singapore and Malaysia, supplying consumer electronics, home furnishings, lifestyle appliances, and personal computing products to urban retail customers.
- European Retail Operations: Operating company-owned retail stores and regional distribution networks across Ireland, Northern Ireland, Slovenia, and Croatia, retailing household furniture, bedding, consumer electronics, kitchen appliances, and computer equipment.
- Consumer Finance and Services: Offering flexible customer financing solutions, revolving credit facilities, extended product warranty options, and commercial leasing services through financial institution partnerships to retail customers across operating store networks.
Harvey Norman executive team
- Mr. Gerald HarveyCo-Founder, Executive Chairman & Head of Strategy
- Ms. Kay Lesley Harvey PageCEO & Executive Director
- Mr. Chris Mentis F.C.A., FGIA, GradDipAppFinCFO, Company Secretary & Executive Director
- Mr. John Evyn Slack-SmithCOO & Executive Director
- Darren SalakasGeneral Manager of Technology & Entertainment
- Mr. Gordon Ian DingwallChief Information Officer
- Mr. Thomas James ScottGeneral Manager of Property
- Haydon Ian MyersGeneral Manager of Electrical
- Carene MyersGeneral Manager of Small Appliances
- Christopher CoenGeneral Manage of Home Appliances