Betta announces Retailer of the Year and new focus on housewares
Betta Home Living has used its annual conference in Hong Kong to award Thomo's Betta North Rockhampton as Betta Retailer of the Year, as well as announcing a new marketing strategy that will focus on its housewares and furniture offering.
Wed 24/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »TCL joins with Iron Man 3 for major retail marketing drive
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Chinese TV brand TCL is embarking on an extensive marketing campaign to promote its line-up of flat panel TVs, using a tie-in with Iron Man 3 to gain exposure, drive sales and offer consumers a range of bonuses in retail stores.
Thu 11/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Retailer top picks: The small appliance winners for Mother's Day
As retailers prepare for Mother's Day and suppliers begin their big marketing push, one regional retailer has shared her inside knowledge on trends in the small appliances category and her predictions for the big winners this Mother's Day.
Thu 04/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta offers consumers $7,000 worth of Beko appliances
Betta Home Living is offering the chance to win $7,000 worth of Beko appliances in a new promotion endorsed by former cricketer Matthew Hayden. To win, consumers need to pitch their favourite family recipe to the former Test opener.
Mon 11/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Gympie: Dick Smith store flooded, Betta and Harvey Norman trading normally
The Harvey Norman and Betta Home Living stores in flood-ravaged Gympie, 170 kilometres north of Brisbane, are both trading normally today while the Dick Smith Electronics outlet could be closed for weeks.
Fri 01/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Leading Edge looks to experienced heads for Retravision transition team
The Leading Edge Group has begun assembling the team that will manage the transition of former Retravision members into the new Appliances division of the diversified buying group.
Mon 04/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Taylor's Electrical closes after eight decades in the trade
The owners of Taylor's Betta Home Living, known for years as Taylor's Electrical, in Cessnock, NSW, have announced they will shut up shop next month, closing the book on a retail enterprise that began 85 years ago.
Thu 24/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta gives Brisbane Heat cricket fans a VIP experience
After signing up as a sponsor of the Brisbane Heat Twenty20 cricket team, Betta Home Living is now offering consumers the opportunity to win prime seating at one of the team's home games at the Gabba.
Mon 12/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta could grow to 200 stores with Retravision additions
The chief executive officer of Betta Home Living, Graeme Cunningham, has predicted that his group could grow to 200 stores as several Retravision stores seek a new retail brand.
Fri 09/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision stores to be offered multiple Narta member companies
The executive chairman of Narta, Kay Spencer, has estimated that up to 70 Retravision stores could join the group across the Betta, Kambo's, Bi-Rite and Retravision brands.
Thu 08/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision CEO "disappointed" by defections, will fight for remaining stores
Following the collapse of Retravision Southern, the CEO of the new Retravision Australia group has spoken to Current about his disappointment over store defections and his thoughts on the company's future in the industry.
Mon 20/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Former Retravision stores to boost Betta's marketing power
Following the collapse of Retravision Southern earlier this year, more than 30 former RVS stores defected to Betta Stores Retail. With a newly expanded group, BSR's CEO says the company has had a real win.
Fri 17/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Rebranding "well underway" across Betta's store network
As well as integrating stores from Retravision Southern into the Betta Stores Retail group in recent months, the CEO of BSR says the company is being kept busy with its rebranding project, which has been rolled out across one third of stores.
Tue 07/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta could hit 200 stores with 50 from Retravision
The CEO of Betta Stores Retail has confirmed he is in discussions with 10 east coast Retravision stores interested in moving to the group, and that BSR "could finish at 200 stores" following the collapse of Retravision Southern.
Tue 07/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta confirms defections of 40 Retravision stores across Australia
The relaunched electrical and home retailer Betta Home Living has confirmed that 40 stores have defected from Retravision, including the former chairman, Ian Ray.
Mon 06/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision reveals Southern store destinations and new turnover estimate
Retravision Australia CEO Paul Holt has revealed how many stores went where after the Southern collapse. Furthermore, he has offered an approximation as to the strength of the new national buying organisation.
Fri 03/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta searches for its second million dollar customer
Following on from a successful cash giveaway for its 50th birthday celebrations last year, Betta is once again offering consumers the opportunity to win $1 million when they purchase online or in stores.
Tue 17/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Lasoo, Target and Hasbro donate $20,000 worth of fun to Children's Hospital
Catalogue aggregator Lasoo, part of the Salmat company, in conjunction with retailer Target and toy supplier Hasbro, has today donated $20,000 worth of electronics, games and toys to The Children's Hospital at Westmead.
Tue 26/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta CEO confirms more Retravision Southern stores are joining
The CEO of Betta Stores Retail, the franchisor of the Betta Home Living and Chandlers retail brands, Graeme Cunningham, has confirmed more Retravision stores are about to join his group.
Fri 22/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision Southern administrator rejects claims it is 'strangling' members
Retravision Southern administrator KordaMentha has refuted claims it is "strangling" members wishing to leave the collapse co-operating to join other groups, saying it is happy for stores to defect, providing they clear any debts.
Thu 21/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »First Retravision Southern to Betta defector identified
KordaMentha has granted releases to four Retravision Southern members to join rival groups, sources say. We can today identify the first store to switch to the BSR Group.
Wed 20/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Former face of Retravision Southern looks to Betta pastures
One of Retravision Southern's highest profile store owners and a significant player in the restructure of the national business has told Current.com.au that he is considering defecting to Betta.
Tue 12/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta celebrates retailer and supplier success, LA style
BSR Group - the parent company of Betta and Betta Home Living - has held its annual conference in LA this year, using the event to recognise the achievements of individual stores and suppliers, and the company as a whole.
Wed 06/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision coverage dominates May's most read stories
Although there was interest in the collapse of Game retail stores, the relaunching of WOW! Sight & Sound and the Design Award finalists, none of these stories could break Retravision's Beatles-esque hold on the Top 5.
Mon 04/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision takes swipe at 'credit risk' members tapping Betta group
The Retravision Southern members inundating BSR Australia CEO Graeme Cunningham with membership enquiries are among a large group of retailers unworthy of credit, according to an internal email seen by Current.com.au.
Fri 01/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta CEO holds 'low key' meeting with Retravision Southern members
A number of Retravision Southern members met with Graeme Cunningham, CEO of BSR Australia, yesterday to discuss switching retail groups in the wake of Southern's voluntary administration.
Fri 01/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta Group fielding SOS calls from Retravision members
The CEO of Betta Stores Retail (BSR) has confirmed a large number of worried Retravision members have contacted his company about leaving the embattled retailer.
Mon 28/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta parent company BSR group appoints new director
BSR Australia Limited - the parent company of Betta, Betta Home Living and Chandlers - has announced the appointment of Budget Rent a Car founder, Bob Ansett, as a director of the company board.
Mon 21/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta sales increase as rebranding of ex-Retravision stores begins
The BSR Group has revealed a slight sales increase for the group's March 2012 financial year, while the integration of ex-Retravision members is coinciding with the rebranding of the network's trading name to Betta Home Living.
Wed 16/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision should learn from Betta's mistakes, claims ex-member
Following news that Retravision WA will bring one of its independently-run stores under company ownership in May, one former member of Betta Stores Limited has warned Retravision to learn from the mistakes of the past.
Thu 12/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta puts on a new face(book page)
Following the launch of an e-commerce site last June, Betta Electrical has now truly entered the digital age with the arrival of a new Facebook page.
Tue 10/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision QLD members leave for Betta pastures, online growth ahead
Several former Retravision Queensland members left that buying shortly before the unification announcement to join Betta Electrical. This is one of several revelations in an exclusive interview with Appliance Retailer magazine.
Tue 10/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman v Good Guys v JB and the rest: Guide to clicks and mortar
Harvey Norman yesterday took its long-awaited e-plunge - find out how its offer compares to The Good Guys, Betta, Dick Smith, Retravision, Appliances Online, JB Hi-Fi, Bing Lee and WOW Sight & Sound.
Thu 24/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Beko launches in Australia, exclusive to Narta
Turkish appliance brand Beko held its Australian launch today, with 62 products in 6 categories set to be sold in Narta stores from January 2012. MD Michael Goadby said the brand was well placed to succeed in Australia.
Tue 22/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »90 years later, Whitfords is expanding and going online
The Whitfords store in Sydney has been in the family for almost a century. Next month, a new showroom will be opened and the retailer will commence online trading.
Mon 21/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »A day in the bizarre life of Betta Electrical
Ever wanted to know what goes on in the mysterious world of "Bettaville"? Take a look at this intriguing, at times bizarre, video played at the opening of the 2011 Betta Electrical Conference in Istanbul, Turkey.
Thu 10/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »50th birthday treat - Cairns woman wins $10,000 from Betta Electrical
One lucky Cairns woman has picked up $10,000 in prize money, thanks to a competition run by Betta Electrical to celebrate its 50th birthday this year.
Thu 28/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta launches online selling with curious delivery process
BSR Group has today launched Betta Electrical's online store, with the group running a potentially $1 million competition to promote the new site. The overall model is similar to The Good Guys, though the delivery option is unique.
Mon 06/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta Electrical new online platform will support retailers: BSR
The new e-commerce and online strategy for the Betta Electrical group to be rolled out later in the year will focus on maximising the local community support role that its retailers already fulfil, according to BSR.
Thu 07/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Better deal for Betta members: CEO reassures industry and members
BSR CEO Graham Cunningham has assured franchisees the Narta deal will result in more staff at head office, one order book for suppliers and no 'double clipping'.
Wed 02/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta joins Narta group
The Betta chain of electrical stores has announced it will be joining Narta, Australasia's largest independent buying group.
Wed 02/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »BSR expands retail membership base after strong results
National franchisor BSR Australia Ltd has announced that despite the challenging global economic conditions it has continued to enjoy strong growth.
Thu 02/07/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Leeton locals close the door on Harvey Norman
In an amusing tale of small town people power, the residents of a NSW hamlet recently got together to stop Harvey Norman from selling electricals and appliances in their town.
Wed 29/10/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Reillys Betta Electrical becomes Reillys Retravision
Long-standing regional Victorian Betta Electrical member of 20 years, Reillys Electrical of Bendigo and Corowa, has left the Betta Stores Limited (BSL) Group and moved over to Retravision.
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