Jun 10, 2026 – 10.08amWesfarmers chief executive Rob Scott said the group behind hardware giant Bunnings and Kmart is well-placed to generate superior returns for shareholders in a tough consumer backdrop by using artificial intelligence to boost productivity across its stores.Over the last decade, Wesfarmers return on equity has significantly improved, and Scott told an investor day in Sydney on Wednesday that total shareholder returns have outperformed the market.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles