May 25, 2026 – 5.00amAnthony Scali knows all too well the challenges of having a father who doubles as a boss. Nick, an Italian immigrant who founded the family’s eponymous furniture empire, was a “hard marker”, he says.Now 67, Anthony has grown Nick Scali into a $1.2 billion business with more than 100 stores in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. And for two decades, he has been quietly watching the rise of the next generation at the retailer – Stephanie Scali, the middle of his three children.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Carrie LaFrenzSenior reporterCarrie LaFrenz is a senior journalist covering retail/consumer goods. She previously covered healthcare/biotech. Carrie has won multiple awards for her journalism including financial journalist of the year from The National Press Club.Fetching latest articles
Keeping it in the family: Meet the Scali empire’s heir apparent
Anthony Scali has grown the family furniture business into one of Australia’s biggest retailers. Now, his daughter Stephanie is stepping into the spotlight.
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