Harvey Norman
Harvey Norman is a large retailer of Electrical, Computer, Furniture and Bedding goods based in Australia. Essentially Harvey Norman is a franchise (and the main brand) owned by Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd. Each store is comprised of a number of franchises each with an individual Franchisee. There are in excess of 160 Harvey Norman stores in several different countries including Australia, New Zealand, Slovenia, Ireland and Singapore.
Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd. is a public company and is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Other brand names owned by Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd. include Domayne, Rebel Sport, Space Furniture and Ariston Appliances.
Harvey Norman was started in 1982 by Gerry Harvey and Ian Norman after their previous brand, Norman Ross was bought out (which later failed). The first Harvey Norman branded store was opened on Parramatta Rd, Auburn in Sydneys west.