Nick Scali Furniture Explained

Nick Scali Furniture
Type:Public
Industry:Retail
Location City:North Ryde, New South Wales
Key People:John Ingram (Non-Executive chairman)
Anthony Scali (managing director)
William (Bill) Koeck (Non- Executive Director)
Carole Molyneux (Non- Executive Director)
Kathy Parsons (Non- Executive Director)
Stephen Goddard (Furniture Design Director)
Catrina Damasceno (chief financial officer)
Products:Furniture
Num Employees:730 approx. (June 2024)
Location Country:Australia

Nick Scali Limited is a publicly listed Australian company that imports and retails furniture such as lounge suites, dining tables, coffee tables, chairs, and entertainment units. It was founded in 1962 by Nick D. Scali.[1]

The company specializes in leather and fabric lounges. They sell dining room and bedroom furniture as well. Nick Scali operate multiple showrooms and distribution centres across all states and territories in Australia.[2] In 2017 Nick Scali opened its first showroom in Auckland, New Zealand.[3]

In November 2021, Nick Scali acquired Plush-Think Sofas Pty Ltd business from Greenlit Brands for $110 million.[4]

Nick Scali resigned 27 October 2016.[5]

Nick Scali entered the UK market in May 2024 through its acquisition of Anglia Home Furnishings, which trades as Fabb Furniture.[6] The company plans to rebrand the 21 Fabb Furniture stores as Nick Scali, establish a new distribution centre and open new stores.[7]

Stores and distribution centres

, there are 64 Nick Scali stores and 43 Plush locations across Australia and New Zealand.[8]

As of 30 June 2016 there were six distribution centres under Nick Scali Ltd,[9] and the company continues to expand Australia-wide and into New Zealand.[10]

Company information

The company reported a sales revenue increase of 15% for the Financial Year 2023, reaching $507 million. The company's gross margin increased by 250 basis points to 63.5% for the Financial Year 2023. Plush gross margin increased by 7.9% from the prior year.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nickscali.com.au
  2. Web site: Nick Scali Reports Profit. Google Finance. 30 August 2012. Google Finance Nick Scali Profile.
  3. Web site: Annual Report 2018 . 2024-03-30.
  4. Web site: 2021-10-03 . Nick Scali Confirms $110 Million Acquisition of Plush . 2024-06-05 . Power Retail . en-AU.
  5. Web site: Annual Report 2017 . 2024-03-30.
  6. News: Carter . Bridget . 3 June 2024 . Crunch time for Nick Scali’s Fabb Furniture deal . subscription . 5 June 2024 . The Australian.
  7. Web site: Ignacio . Celene . 2024-04-24 . Nick Scali to acquire Fabb Furniture to enter UK . 2024-06-05 . Inside Retail Australia . en-US.
  8. Web site: Annual Report 2023 . 2024-03-30.
  9. Web site: Nick Scali Ltd Annual Report 2016.
  10. Web site: 2017-06-12 . Aussie retailers expanding into NZ . 2024-02-14 . Otago Daily Times Online News . en.