Woolworths snubs Visa and MasterCard for debit card transactions

Woolworths Limited will no longer use MasterCard and Visa networks to process debit card payments. All future transactions will now go through the Australian EFTPOS network across its entire network of stores including Big W and Dick Smith. more...

[Thu 01/04/2010 12:00:00]

Woolworths expands Everyday Mobile offering

In August 2009, Woolworths launched Everyday Mobile with the aim of offering consumers a cheap and easy to understand prepaid mobile option. Due to its popularity with consumers, the company has expanded its service with a new plan. more...

[Tue 16/03/2010 12:00:00]

Over $1 billion in net profit for Woolworths

Woolworths Limited has posted a net profit after tax of $1.095 billion for the 27 weeks ending 3 January 2010. This represents an 11.4 per cent increase compared to the previous period. more...

[Mon 01/03/2010 12:00:00]

H1 sales up 6% at Woolworths

According to its first half year sales results, Woolworths Limited witnessed a 6 per cent increase to $27.2 billion for the 27 weeks to 3 January 2010. Sales across Woolworths, Big W and Dick Smith stores all showed signs of growth for the period. more...

[Wed 27/01/2010 12:00:00]

Shocking Logitech power adapter recalled

Logitech Australia Computer Peripherals has issued a product recall for a power adaptor on one of its iPod and iPhone alarm clocks due to a risk of electric shock. Big W, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and The Good Guys have all sold this product. more...

[Thu 10/12/2009 12:00:00]

Woolworths gains from frugal customers

At the Woolworths Limited Annual General Meeting, CEO Michael Luscombe has outlined the strong performance of the entire company's retail stores and how they have taken advantage of the economic downturn. more...

[Fri 27/11/2009 12:00:00]

Three consecutive years of double digit growth for Big W

Big W was a dominant player in Woolworths' latest financial results, recording its third straight year of double digit growth in revenue and earnings. Dick Smith and the Consumer Electronics market also had positive reports. more...

[Thu 27/08/2009 12:00:00]

Woolworths soars with just under $50 billion in sales

Woolworths has released its final profit report for the 52 weeks ending 28 June 2009; the results show that the company is continuing its dominance across the retail market with a net profit after tax of over $1.83 billion and sales just under $50 billion more...

[Thu 27/08/2009 12:00:00]

Quickflix announces bundle promotion with Harvey Norman

Quickflix, Australia's leading online movie rental company has just announced a new consumer promotion where it is giving away free subscriptions to Harvey Norman customers. more...

[Tue 11/08/2009 12:00:00]

Woolworths enters the telco arena

Woolworths Limited has just announced that it has joined forces with Optus to launch Woolworths Everyday Mobile, a new prepaid mobile service to offer consumers a simple and low-cost prepaid mobile phone service. more...

[Mon 03/08/2009 12:00:00]

Woolworths and Big W continue to dominate in downturn

Woolworths released its FY09 results yesterday and as reported by Current.com.au, Dick Smith and the CE sector performed very strongly. In addition to this the supermarket division and Big W also witnessed exceptional growth in these tough times. more...

[Thu 23/07/2009 12:00:00]

Philips and Crest team up with Big W and Dick Smith to help sick kids

Philips Consumer lifestyle and Crest Electronics have just announced that it is supporting the Children's Hospital foundations Australia by donating $5 from every sale of their selected headphones at Big W and Dick Smith stores. more...

[Tue 23/06/2009 12:00:00]

Pioneer and Pure officially launch digital radio range

At an event held at Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art last night, Pioneer Electronics Australia officially announced its partnership with UK digital radio distributor Pure and launched a wide variety of its new DAB radio offerings. more...

[Fri 29/05/2009 12:00:00]

Woolworths records sales of $12.3 billion over third quarter

Woolworths has just revealed its third quarter sales figures for the 13 weeks to 5 April 2009, recording an impressive $12.3 billion, Big W and Dick Smith also recorded exceptional results. more...

[Fri 17/04/2009 12:00:00]

Woolworths guns for CE No.1 spot

Woolworths has announced it wants to take its Dick Smith's consumer electronics retailer to number one in CE retailing in Australia, with a strategic review of the business to be conducted similar to the successful Big W re-vamp. more...

[Tue 26/02/2008 12:00:00]

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