BIG W

It was quite the celebration at BIG W Mt Hutton with 3 team members each celebrating an incredible 40 years service! Lynda Vesenjak, Evelyne Fuss and Karen Avery were all part of the team who opened the store back in 1985! Congratulations to our legends on achieving this special milestone 💙 💙 💙. #bigwaustralia 

We are thrilled and humbled by being awarded the #1 Number One Retailer Award and the Top Department Store Award this year by PowerRetail. These awards are a testament to the exceptional work our teams deliver daily for our customers and would not be possible without them. Our eComm business, now our largest storefront, has tripled in five years and this growth reflects our commitment to continuous improvement, as we adapt to the changing retail landscape. While we know there's more to achieve, these awards are a testament to celebrate how far we've come. BIG Thanks to our team and partners!

This week, BIG W Bathurst celebrated a very special milestone: An incredible 40 years of serving the local community 💙. Our team celebrated with a morning tea, joined by Federal MP Andrew Gee. Thank you to our BIG W team for making a real difference for families and to the community in Bathurst! Aimee Fallins Ricky McCabe #BIGWAustralia #OurPeople #StoreAnniversary

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting an exclusive Clothing and Homewares Showcase at La Porte Space in Sydney, where we demonstrated how Aussie families can enjoy exceptional value and quality, creating a luxe home and wardrobe without the hefty price tag. From stylish collections for women, men, and kids, to thoughtfully curated displays of cosy bedding and dining essentials, the event brought our latest designs to life in an inspiring way. As BIG W's Head of BrandCo, Rebecca Spurr, shared, "This season is a celebration of affordable quality. We’ve listened to Aussie families and blended their feedback with global trends to create a transformative range, delivering luxury at a fraction of the cost." We were also joined by Designer Brands Cosmetics, who showcased their cult-favourite products. Liz Webster, CEO of Designer Brands, shared exciting news about the brand’s expansion in BIG W stores, along with the launch of their latest must-have items. The new clothing and homewares collections are available now both in-store and online, with fresh arrivals coming through until May. #BIGWAustralia

BIG W has been turning toy troubles into smiles with our Toys for Joy initiative, giving families an easy and guilt-free way to part with outgrown and broken toys, which are given a new lease on life through our recycling partners. Our current creative campaign is anchored by a playful music video featuring a quirky band of broken toys on a joyful journey of recycling. Developed by M&C Saatchi Group AUNZ the creative brings to life the fun of turning trash into treasure, while educating families about the program. Designed to engage both kids and parents, we recognised the emotional challenge of letting go of once-loved toys, showing kids that even the toys feel good about being recycled through BIG W. Vanessa Rowed, Marketing Director at BIG W, said: “We know how hard it can be for children to part with those well-loved but broken toys. With Toys for Joy, we’re giving everyone a reason to smile—it’s a simple solution that feels good for everyone.” Our behind-the-scenes footage captures the fun we had building the campaign and the joy in giving a new life to children's once beloved play friends.

BIG W is thrilled to have smashed our target for our Christmas fundraiser, raising over $738,000 for our children's hospital and research partners across the country! We are pleased to donate an additonal $100,000 to support life changing programs for Australian families. A huge congratulations to our team and a BIG thank you for the generous support from our customers. Through the sale of our Christmas tokens and gift wrap, along with donations from our first ever BIG Wrapathon event, together we can support essential care and experiences for familes.

What a year it's been for BIG W! We're wrapping up 2024 with huge smiles and even bigger hearts full of gratitude. 💙 To our incredible team, your passion and dedication made this year one for the books. From the Big Whopping Toy Sale to the excitement of our first-ever BIG W Wrapathon and introducing the first collectible program in BIG W stores, Disney Worlds of Wonder, you brought the BIG W magic to life every single day. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing suppliers for partnering with us to deliver exceptional value and products to Aussie families. We’re also incredibly proud to have been named Discount Department Store of the Year 2023 in Roy Morgan's Annual Customer Satisfaction Awards! To our loyal customers, thank you for choosing BIG W. We loved celebrating with you during the openings of our two new stores in Stanhope Gardens and Port Adelaide! And a special thank you for your incredible generosity during our fundraising events this year. Together, we raised over $1,000,000 for our Children's Hospital and Research Institute partners – you truly are the best! Happy Holidays! #BIGWAustralia

We recently came together to celebrate our incredible team across Australia and Asia at our inaugural team awards, The Truey's! With over 1,000 nominations, narrowing it down to just 16 winners was no easy task. Each nomination, submitted by teammates, highlighted amazing stories that showcased how special our team is and how they show up every day for our customers and each other. The awards presented to our Truey winners were equally meaningful. Crafted from recycled toys by our wonderful partners at BlockTexx, they represent our commitment to making a positive impact on our team, our planet, our customers, and the communities we serve. We're so proud of our team! Congratulations to all the nominees and winners! #Sustainability #Awards #Recognition

That's a wrap! BIG W is thrilled to have hosted our first BIG Wrapathon event across our stores nationally, with team members, volunteers and celebrities collecting donations and wrapping over 7,000 gifts on one day for Aussie customers. Tennis champion Lleyton Hewitt, children's DJ Lenny Pearce and beloved entertainer Emma Watkins were among the high profile supporters getting behind the cause over the weekend. In its first year, BIG Wrapathon weekend raised an estimated $50,000 to support children's hospitals and research institutes across the country. The event also celebrated the launch of BIG W's charity wrapping paper, designed by kids' in hospital care with proceeds going back to hospital and research partners. Until Christmas, BIG W is also selling $2 fundraising tokens designed by kids dealing with serious illness. Across BIG W's Christmas fundraiser, to date over $470,000 has been raised for programs supporting sick kids and their families. BIG W will also make a donation of $100,000 to further support these programs. A BIG thank you and congratulations to everyone involved, from our customers to team and volunteers. A special thank you to our partners for the incredibly valuable work you are doing every day for Australian families: Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation (SCHF), Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), Perth Children's Hospital Foundation, Children's Hospital Foundation and Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation. #BIGW #BIGWrapathon

This Christmas, BIG W is wrapt to be hosting Australia's first BIG Wrapathon, a charity gift-wrapping event on Saturday, December 7 across all our stores nationally. Celebrities, community volunteers and BIG W team members will wrap gifts for a gold coin donation to support programs for seriously ill children. Tennis champion Lleyton Hewitt, viral TikTok DJ Lenny Pearce and Emma "Memma" Watkins are among the ambassadors participating in this unique charity fundraiser. Our BIG Wrapathon event celebrates the launch of our new range of charity wrapping paper, featuring artwork by children supported by our national hospital partners. The festive wrap is available in-store and online for $5, with all proceeds going to children's hospitals and research institutes. We're also selling $2 fundraising tokens designed by children in hospital. BIG W will match donations up to $100,000. Proceeds from the sale of the wrap, tokens and Wrapathon donations will benefit our partners across Australia: Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation (SCHF), Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), Children's Hospital Foundation, Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation and Perth Children's Hospital Foundation. We can't wait for a BIG day of wrapping and raising funds - join us this Saturday and help us smash our target! As Lleyton would say: COME ON!!! #BIGwrapathon #community #charity #christmas