Wesfarmers, a publicly owned company headquartered in Australia, was founded in 1914 as a Western Australian farmers' cooperative. The company, which employs approximately 24,140 individuals, reported $3.8B in revenue as of 2025. Primarily operating in retail, Wesfarmers is one of Australia's largest listed companies and one of the country's largest employers. Its diverse business operations encompass home improvement and outdoor living; apparel and general merchandise; office supplies; and an Industrials division with businesses in chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products.