Harvey Norman is consolidating its outdoor range this weekend, bringing a wide set of products under one umbrella.
Barbecues and outdoor cooking, pergolas and furniture, outdoor entertainment, and outdoor robots will be brought into a single department.
That means shoppers can find everything they need for the outdoors in one part of the store rather than wandering around the whole shop for different pieces.
What’s Changing
The mode will fold four separate categories under one department.
- Outdoor Robots: robot mowers, window robots, pool robots
- BBQ and Outdoor Cooking: barbecues, outdoor kitchens, cooking gear
- Outdoor Furniture: pergolas, outdoor dining settings
- Outdoor Entertainment: portable speakers, karaoke machines, portable monitors and projectors
Staff in the new department will be trained across the full range rather than just specialising in one product type.
That means less time hunting around the store and staff who can speak to the full outdoor range rather than bouncing you between departments.
Our Take
Outdoor living has been slowly becoming more tech-driven, with the stronger robot push to the outdoors. Robot mowers, smart-controlled shades, and outdoor entertainment join the traditional barbecue and outdoor lounge.
Grouping them together under one department is a sensible decision that makes it easier to cross-shop for a range of different products.
If you’re planning a backyard refresh ahead of summer, the new department will make the process much more convenient.
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