Our History
In 1975, Rick Hart opened his first store with a bold vision to transform the Western Australian retail landscape. Since then, the Rick Hart name has become synonymous with excellence, service and innovation.
Today, the Hart & Co. story celebrates a WA family-owned business dedicated to helping families connect through the heart of their home. Whether it's sharing special family moments in the kitchen or entertaining friends, we know with the right appliances, you'll transform your daily life and elevate your culinary experiences.
As we look ahead, our commitment to innovative kitchen and laundry solutions remains strong, and we are grateful to be part of your appliance journey. That will always be the Hart & Co. difference.
The Story
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It all starts with a container of fridges, selling them from a makeshift store in Osborne Park. Success from the first foray, Rick opens his first electrical appliance store, Northern Discounts.
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Birth of Rick Hart Discounts coincides with colour TV technology, and introduces the 'take it home and try it out' concept.
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Opens second Rick Hart Discounts store in Osborne Park with warehouse direct concept.
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Rebrand to Rick Hart Genuine Discount Warehouse, launching Perth's largest range with wall-to-wall ovens and banks of cooktops and dishwashers.
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Rick Hart launches seven Rick Hart Fan & Lighting stores. Join the Rick Hart Fan Club becomes a well known slogan in Perth.
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Introduction of European cooking appliances to Perth.
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Rick Hart Classic Appliances introduced in a brand new showroom at 52 Guthrie Street.
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Introduction of the first seconds clearance outlet to Perth.
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A strengthened Rick Hart brand is released becoming one of the most recognisable retail brands in its time.
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Rick Hart Group brands accumulate 18 stores across Perth and country WA.
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Launches Rick Hart Hi-Fi Corporation, the biggest audio-visual superstore in the southern hemisphere.
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Pioneers Australia's first appliances editorial style magazine, Home is Where the Hart is.
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Rick Hart chain of stores sold to Clive Peeters.
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Masterminds kitchen and laundry concept store, Kitchen Headquarters. In 2014, Kitchen Headquarters sold to Winning Appliances.
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Opens Hart & Co., one-of-a-kind experiential appliances showroom.
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We celebrate 50 years of Hart in WA
