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Key facts
Counted staff
7,659
self-reported 5,001–10,000 band
Founded
1974
52 years
Registry matches
2
ABR
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Public Company
self-reported
Legal entities
1 brand → 2 possible registrationsThese are name matches on ABR. 2 registrations share this brand's name; which one you contract with is a question for the register.
JB HI-FI LIMITED
ABN80093220136
JB HI-FI GROUP PTY LTD
ABN37093114286
Legal entities
Show as table · JB Hi-Fi: 2 registry entities
| JB HI-FI LIMITED | ABN 80093220136 |
|---|---|
| JB HI-FI GROUP PTY LTD | ABN 37093114286 |
| Confirmed matches | 0 of 2 |
A candidate is a name match on the registry, not a confirmed identity, and two candidates are ambiguity rather than a corporate structure.
Description
The business was established in 1974 by Mr. John Barbuto (JB), trading from a single store in East Keilor, Victoria. He had one simple philosophy: to deliver a specialist range of Hi-Fi and recorded music at Australia's lowest prices.
The business was sold in 1983 and by 1999 another nine stores were opened.
In July 2000 JB Hi-Fi was purchased by private equity bankers and senior management with the aim of taking the successful model nationally.
In October 2003, JB Hi-Fi was floated on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Now, maintaining Barbuto's original philosophy, JB is one of Australasia's fastest growing and largest retailer of home entertainment.
In July 2004, JB bought the Queensland Clive Anthony chain of stores which sell consumer electronics, white goods, cooking appliances and air-conditioning.
JB stores offer the world's leading brands of Hi-Fi, Speakers, Televisions, DVD's, VCR's, Cameras, Car Sound, Home Theatre, Computers and Portable Audio and continues to stock an exclusive range of specialist Hi-Fi products.
JB Hi-Fi also offers the largest range of video games, recorded music, DVD music and DVD movies with over 50,000 CDs and most major studio DVD releases, all at cheap prices! Customers are able to buy online from our huge range of CDs, DVDs, and games (see home page).
JB Hi-Fi has it all - best brands, huge range, cheapest prices, convenient locations, but most importantly genuine personal service from our experienced specialist staff.
Locations
Country footprint
Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | AU |
All codes: AU
Addresses
- AUMelbourne , VIC 3006Primary
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
Which legal entities operate under JB Hi-Fi?
Two Victoria entities on the ABR. JB HI-FI LIMITED (ABN 80 093 220 136) and JB HI-FI GROUP PTY LTD (ABN 37 093 114 286). Both medium confidence.
How many people work at JB Hi-Fi?
The record holds 7,659 counted staff profiles at January 2026, inside the self-reported 5,001–10,000 band.
Where does JB Hi-Fi have offices?
One address on record, Australia only. Primary: Melbourne, VIC 3006.
Has JB Hi-Fi raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
Which companies are listed alongside JB Hi-Fi?
135 profiles list JB Hi-Fi as a peer — 99th percentile in Computers and Electronics Manufacturing. It lists ten peers of its own. Harvey Norman and Officeworks list it back.