Driving Value and Quality Through Sustainable Sourcing

Driving Value and Quality
Through Sustainable
Sourcing

Anko Sourcing is the exclusive direct sourcing arm of Kmart Group that operates the iconic retail brands Kmart and Target Australia. Anko Sourcing’s operations span the largest sourcing markets across Asia, including China, India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam.

The focus of Anko Sourcing is on building strong, sustainable supplier partnerships to ensure we maintain the highest standards of quality and ethics while driving efficiency and innovation across our supply chains.

At Anko Sourcing, we believe our strength lies in our people. You’ll find an energetic workplace where collaboration thrives, and creativity is celebrated.
Our non-hierarchical work culture embraces diversity, encouraging every team member to bring their unique perspective and experiences to the table.

Our Journey

1969

> Kmart Australia opens its first
store in Burwood, Victoria.
> An estimated 40,000 people pass
through the checkouts, taking
over $97,000.

1978
> Kresge exchanges a 51% stake
in Kmart Australia for a 20%
stake in Coles.
1988

> Kmart expands to New
Zealand and opens its first
store in Auckland.

1994
> Coles buys back all shares held by Kresge.
> A long-term licensing
agreement between Sears
allows Wesfarmers to use the
Kmart name in Australia and
New Zealand.
2006
> Kmart merges with Coles Group.
2007
> Wesfarmers takes complete
control of Coles Group, which
includes Kmart and Target.
2008

> Wesfarmers decides to invest
$300 million in Kmart over the
next five years.

2010
> The year saw a large increase
in Kmart EBIT by 74%.
2012
> Australia’s first multi-level
Kmart opens in Adelaide’s
Rundle Mall.
2017

> Wesfarmers purchases the
Kmart brand name for use in
Australia and New Zealand for
$100 million outright, ending
the licensing agreement.

2018
> Kmart and Target merge to
form Kmart Group.
2019
> Catch.com.au is acquired.
2023
> Kmart and Target merges to
form one business,
two brands
2024
> KAS Group Asia(KGA)
transitions to
Anko Sourcing

Management Team

Our Commitment

Better Together

“Better Together” is Kmart Group’s integrated sustainability plan and core strategy, fostering collaboration to create a more sustainable future with our partners, customers, and communities.

Our Locations

GURGAON
BANGLADESH

HONG KONG

DONGGUAN
SHANGHAI

VIETNAM

SINGAPORE

INDONESIA

Shanghai Hong Kong Dongguan Singapore Bangladesh Vietnam Gurgaon Indonesia

Our Commitment

Better Together

“Better Together” is Kmart Group’s integrated sustainability plan and core strategy, fostering collaboration to create a more sustainable future with our partners, customers, and communities.

Think Customer

We put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Take
Care

We look after ourselves and those around us.

Live
Integrity

We always do the right
thing.

Grow Together

We achieve the best results working together.

Reach
Higher

We are relentless in our pursuit to be better.

Think
Customer

We put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Take
Care

We look after ourselves and those around us.

Grow
Together

We achieve the best results working together.

Live
Integrity

We always do the right thing.

Reach
Higher

We are relentless in our pursuit to be better.

Think
Customer

We put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Take
Care

We look after ourselves and those around us.

Grow
Together

We achieve the best results working together.

Live
Integrity

We always do the right thing.

Reach
Higher

We are relentless in our pursuit to be better.