Sunbeam and Breville competing to catch the MICE crowd
The Melbourne International Coffee Expo, being held this week, will see a highly charged, caffeinated battle of the brands as Sunbeam and Breville compete for the attention of coffee snobs, coffee lovers and coffee casuals.
Tue 21/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville unveils 'Sage by Heston Blumenthal' brand for the Brits
The Breville Group has today revealed its new United Kingdom brand name will be 'Sage by Heston Blumenthal'. Sixteen small appliances from Breville's range will be released on 21 May 2013 through of variety of retailers.
Mon 13/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »The Good Guys gets comfortable for Mother's Day
While there are plenty of suppliers offering promotions to boost sales of products in the lead up to Mother's Day, The Good Guys is also feeling the familial love with a special offer for Mums.
Thu 09/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Sunbeam, F&P and Breville dominate Good Design announcement
A total of 29 appliances will compete to be named the Best in Category at the Awards ceremony in Sydney later this month, while 16 consumer electronics product, mostly from emerging brands, have also been recognised.
Tue 07/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Ultimate guide to small appliances for Mother's Day 2013
Changes in colour tones, a move away from slow cooking and the emergence of the food chopper are all trends to be observed this Mother's Day as small appliances enjoy their moment in the sun.
Mon 06/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Our Top Appliance and Electronics Gifts for Mother's Day 2013
Mother's Day is less than one week away! Here are our picks for the best gift ideas for the hapless husband or time-poor offspring. We've got every base covered, from cheap-but-good to optimistically expensive.
Mon 06/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »The MICE is right for Sunbeam's latest sponsorship venture
Sunbeam has announced its sponsorship of the 2013 Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE2013), being held at the Melbourne Showgrounds on 23-to-26 May 2013.
Thu 02/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Mother's Day Battle Grounds: Small benchtop cooking appliances
With Mother's Day popping up on the calendar as winter starts to settle in, it's a great time of year for retailers to push benchtop cooking appliances. Here's Current.com.au's pick of the bunch...
Tue 30/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville to start 'Heston testing' in new TVC campaign starting Sunday
Breville certainly hopes so. Having signed on the much loved Heston Blumenthal to be its global ambassador, Breville is now beginning what will surely be a substantial TVC campaign.
Fri 26/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Mother's Day Battlegrounds: Food Processors
A staple of the Mother's Day gift-giving season, the food processor is essential for any household gourmet looking to create succulent and nutritious meals. Here are four of the best available this Mother's Day.
Thu 18/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Domestic Appliances and Ovo dominate Design Award entrants
A large number of leading suppliers of home appliances and consumer electronics are once again vying for recognition, as revealed by the entries to the 2013 Australian International Design Awards.
Mon 08/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Premium US retailer Williams-Sonoma to open first Australian stores next month
Upmarket American homewares retailer Williams-Sonoma will open its first Australian stores in Sydney in May 2013. In addition to this outlet, company will also open Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and West Elm stores.
Fri 05/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »UPDATED: All the 2013 Mother's Day promotions in one place
Retailers are busy gearing up for the second Christmas of the year, Mother's Day. With so many products vying for attention, suppliers are offering plenty of promotions to help retailers close the sale. Here's our wrap-up of the big deals...
Wed 03/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Leading Appliances launches website, reveals 'Preferred Suppliers'
Leading Appliances today launched its new website, one day after it began trading officially. Leading Appliances is home to around 60 former Retravision members, primarily located in regional areas in Australia's eastern states.
Tue 02/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville back on the Everyday Gourmet benchtop
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Breville has announced a continuation of its partnership with Channel 10's food-focused TV program Everyday Gourmet. The show airs at 3:30pm weekdays and will run for 90 episodes during 2013.
Tue 26/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Mother's Day Battlegrounds: Juicers
In the lead-up to Mother's Day, we'll be looking at some of the major product categories and highlighting some of the better products for consumers to choose for their Mums. Today, we look at the healthy world of juicing.
Wed 20/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville ceases Keurig portioned coffee distribution partnership in Canada
Two months after Breville signed a new deal to distribute Nespresso portioned coffee machines in Australia, the Breville Group has confirmed it will cease distribution of Canadian portioned coffee brand Keurig.
Tue 19/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Small appliances sell through tips with Breville, Sunbeam and Tefal
Autumn is small appliance season in Australia as consumers rush to stock their cupboard with the best machines for making great food during the winter months. We asked three suppliers for tips on how to best sell these units.
Thu 14/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Local coffee pro to head up Breville UK's sales and marketing
David Gubbin has moved to London to become the sales and marketing director for BRG Appliances Limited, the UK arm of The Breville Group.
Thu 14/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Mother's Day Battlegrounds: Kettle and Toaster Breakfast Packs
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In the lead-up to Mother's Day, we'll be looking at some of the major product categories and highlighting some of the better products for consumers to choose for their Mums. Our focus today is matching breakfast packs.
Mon 11/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Cashbacks, gifts and TV ads in Breville's eclectic Mother's Day program
Breville has today announced its Mother's Day promotions program, which incorporates television advertising, cashbacks and gifts with purchase.
Tue 05/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Kambrook expands into Russia, plans to triple range in 2013
Just one week after its sister company Breville confirmed plans to launch in the UK, Kambrook has announced a move into the Russian market with a range of 17 appliances and aggressive expansion plans for 2013.
Thu 21/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Big W's shame continues: two 'shocking' Abode toasters recalled
Big W has this morning enacted another recall on products in its Abode range - its seventh in two years - this time on two toaster models sold nationally through its stores.
Thu 21/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville Group records strong result, much expected from Nespresso
The Breville Group has a revealed a very strong result for the first half of the 2013 financial year and more is expected from the Breville, Kambrook and Philips suppliers once the first batch of Nespresso coffee machines are released.
Wed 20/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville applies for THE SMART OVEN trademark, joins Samsung and Electrolux
The Breville Group today lodged a trademark application with IP Australia for "THE SMART OVEN" (their caps), joining Electrolux and Samsung in official attempts to trademark near identical phrases.
Tue 19/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »London Calling: Top 10 picks for Breville's UK product range
With Breville set to launch a range of appliances in the UK, Current.com.au has chosen the ten most eligible appliances of the range. What's your pick?
Fri 15/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville expands to the UK with new name and "flagship" product range
Breville has today announced it is set to expand its business into the United Kingdom, with a new brand name and a core range of 17 "flagship products" set to be released in the UK in the first half of 2013, with help from Heston Blumenthal.
Fri 15/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Smart Oven trademark war brewing between Electrolux, Samsung and Breville
Electrolux Home Products and the Samsung Electronics Company are both currently applying to trademark the phrase 'Smart Oven' through the Federal Government's IP Australia agency.
Thu 14/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville cuts out bad coffee with ingenious new Razor accessory
Perfect manual espresso preparation at home will soon be slightly easier thanks to Breville's new Razor accessory. This impressive new contraption will be included as a value-add on the Barista Express.
Tue 12/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »At F&P, the best celebrity spokeschefs are the ones you don't pay
The only thing better than signing on a celebrity spokeschef is to turn on the TV and see a celebrity spokeschef using your products for free.
Wed 06/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville unveils Heston Blumenthal as its new global brand ambassador
Breville today announced that English chef Heston Blumenthal has joined the small appliance brand as its global brand ambassador. Blumenthal is the chef and owner of The Fat Duck restaurant and the star of several TV shows.
Wed 06/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Sunbeam launches first Sous Vide machine, has subtle dig at Breville
Sunbeam has launched the second domestic sous vide machine into the Australian market. Sunbeam calls the Duos Sous Vide the first to be "designed for the domestic market".
Fri 01/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Bread maketh the Breville, but what goes inside?
With the launch of the retro-styled Original '74 jaffle maker, UnderCurrent took a look at the special tips and recipes that Breville is offering consumers to get them toasting up a storm.
Tue 29/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Kambrook appoints new national account manager
Kambrook is preparing for a strong year in the small domestic appliances category with the appointment of a new national account manager, responsible for engaging with the brand's retail partners across Australia.
Thu 24/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Vale Keith Hensel, Breville and former Sunbeam product designer
The Breville Group and the global design community is mourning the loss of visionary product designer Keith Hensel. Widely respected as the best in his field, Hensel's work was admired throughout Australia and the world.
Wed 23/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »GUD results point to struggling Sunbeam business as revenues slide
GUD Holdings has released its half-yearly results today, posting disappointing figures for Sunbeam as revenues in its wider Consumer Products division fell by 15 per cent and earnings collapsed by almost 40 per cent.
Tue 22/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville hopes for an innovative 2013 and a strong Mother's Day
As retailers prepare for Mother's Day, Breville GM Jeremy Sargeant said there are plenty of things to get retailers excited and that the brand is looking forward to a positive 2013, spurred on by innovative products.
Fri 11/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »De'Longhi reasserts commitment to portioned coffee category
Following news that Breville is entering the portioned coffee category with a range of co-branded Nespresso machines, De'Longhi has reasserted its commitment to the category and its allegiance with Nespresso, saying it's "business as usual".
Thu 10/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville to partner with Nespresso for new portioned coffee machines
Breville is set to partner with Nespresso to produce a range of portioned coffee machines for the Australian and New Zealand markets, taking on the virtual monopoly held by competing machine manufacturers, De'Longhi.
Tue 08/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Merry Christmas from Current.com.au, see you in 2013!
Merry Christmas from the team at Current.com.au! Today is our last day of regular service before taking a break for the holiday season. We will be back with full coverage of the 2013 International CES from Las Vegas on Monday 7 January 2013.
Thu 20/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Top 10 Biggest Appliance Stories of 2012
There were plenty of big stories in the world of appliances this year, with administrations, takeovers and recalls as well as plenty of exciting launches to bring life into the industry - including a few totally new products.
Thu 20/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »The perfect Christmas lunch in 10 festive appliances
If there is one thing UnderCurrent loves more than Christmas (and associated carols) it's appliances. And top 10 lists. And food. And cooking. Conveniently, we have all these things in the one place. All your Christmases have come at once!
Mon 17/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Sunbeam unveils new appliances and new categories for Mother's Day 2013
Before Sunbeam has even unwrapped its Christmas presents, the staff is already putting together a bumper 2013 Mother's Day range of new products for the second biggest sales event of the year.
Thu 13/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Click and compare: Just how price competitive is JB Hi-Fi Home?
Following the launch of JB Hi-Fi Home's appliance retailing website, Current.com.au took a look around at what the major retailers are offering, and how JB's prices compare.
Tue 11/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »All the electronics Christmas promotions sorted by brand
Check out what promotions are being run this Christmas to lure consumers into stores and part with their cash. This page sorts all the promotions by brand - there's Sony, Panasonic, LG, Samsung, Breville, Kambrook, Sunbeam and heaps more!
Mon 03/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville's Christmas promotions "bonanza"
Breville has a self-described bonanza of Christmas promotions this year covering products in its benchtop and coffee machine ranges, as well as frypans, water filters and sous vide.
Tue 27/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville and Siemens elope on Margaret River escape
Siemens and Breville spent last weekend enjoying the finer things in life at the Margaret River Gourmet Escape. Both companies reported delight at this brand exercise.
Tue 27/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Editor's Picks for Best Appliances of 2012: clean, quick clean, quick cool, soak
The November issue of Appliance Retailer magazine includes the annual Editor's Picks for Best Appliances of 2012. We'll be featuring these winners over the coming days as we build up to honour the 2012 Appliance of the Year. Here is Part Five.
Thu 22/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic 'invests' in consumer electronics division with new appointments
Panasonic has announced a raft of new appointments to its consumer electronics product marketing and sales teams, with new contacts for digital imaging, air conditioning and power tools, as well as a new channel manager for Narta.
Tue 13/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Enjoy a Breville jaffle, wash it down with a Nestle Ice Tea
Breville held court this morning in Sydney with a pop-up jaffle stand to feed hungry commuters. Nestle also popped by to hand out free ice tea.
Tue 13/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville toasts 80 years of jaffles in the name of charity
Breville will be setting up a bank of jaffle irons in Sydney tomorrow morning, offering hot jaffles to morning commuters (for a gold coin donation) to raise funds for The Benevolent Society.
Mon 12/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Editor's Picks for Best Appliances of 2012: hot, cold, juiced and washed
The November issue of Appliance Retailer magazine includes the annual Editor's Picks for Best Appliances of 2012. We'll be featuring these winners over the coming days as we build up to honour the 2012 Appliance of the Year. Here is Part One.
Mon 12/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Still being updated! All the electronics Christmas promotions in one place
Christmas promotions from Uniden, Haier, Toshiba, De'Longhi, Philips, Nespresso, Breville, Kambrook, Sunbeam, Panasonic, Kenwood, Sharp, LG, Sony, Navman and many more - more than 20 promotions currently listed.
Fri 02/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Eight days and eight years of TCL at the Melbourne Cup Carnival
The eight-day extravaganza that is the Melbourne Cup Carnival launches into racing tomorrow at Flemington with Derby Day - TCL will once again be there as it has since 2005.
Fri 02/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville and Toby's Estate teach coffee lovers about the daily grind
There is just one week remaining on a special promotion from Breville offering consumers a Toby's Estate home barista course with the purchase of selected espresso machines in Breville's range.
Tue 23/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville calls in a scraping and mixing pro for a product test run
Thanks to some nifty connections with its US offices, Breville Australia hosted a special chef visit in its Sydney headquarters this month, off the back of the Crave International Food Festival.
Tue 16/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville joins Sunbeam in highlighting negative impact of trade brands
Breville CEO Jack Lord has joined Sunbeam in speaking out about the negative effect trade brands are having on the small appliances category, saying the company's profit results were "impacted" by their presence in stores.
Fri 12/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »A matter of taste: Breville coffee expert talks design and development
The creation and development of a quality coffee machine is about more than wiring, tank capacity and pour speed - for Breville's in-house coffee expert, it comes down to the quality and taste of every single cup it pours.
Mon 24/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville moves in to the baby food market, while also targeting big kids
Breville is making its first significant push into the baby food market with the launch of the Baby Banquet, while the new Squeezy Freezy promises to turn any Christmas Party into a subzero cocktail phenomenon.
Fri 07/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville still calls Australia home, but North America is its big winner
Breville released its financial results today with the company announcing huge boosts to earnings and revenues. While the Australian market was steady, the real winner was North America, which continues to grow.
Thu 23/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Jack Lord confirmed as permanent Breville Group CEO
287 days after becoming the "acting CEO" of the publicly listed Breville Group, marketer of Breville, Kambrook and Philips electrical products, Jack Lord has today been confirmed as the full time, permanent CEO.
Thu 23/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Victoria victorious at Breville national conference
Food thinkers were united in celebration of all things Breville at the company's recent national conference, which saw Victoria win a swag of awards, including State of the Year.
Wed 08/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville taking on Kenwood in the battle of the colourful characters
While Kenwood has absolutely no peer in regards to colourful colour characters, there is a new flash in this flashy pan: Breville. Check out its new range and marvel at the creative names given to the shades...
Tue 07/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Metcash buys Mitre 10, market share expected to grow
Wholesale distribution company Metcash has acquired a 100% stake in Mitre 10 and True Value Hardware. The chairman of Mitre 10's former parent company said he expects the move will help the brands to grow market share.
Thu 02/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville goes ultra classy with first benchtop Sous Vide appliance
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Sous vide is the art of cooking vacuum sealed foodstuffs in water at low, precisely controlled temperatures. Looking to harness this growing trend, Breville is set to release its first benchtop sous vide small appliance.
Thu 02/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville keeps climbing as earnings forecast shows huge growth
Breville has today announced its expected earnings results for the 2011-12 financial year, announcing an forecast of $72-73 million. This result is more than double the company's earnings for the 2008-09 financial year.
Tue 31/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Sunbeam counting on major product launches to stimulate profit growth
Sunbeam is planning on releasing eye-catching new products in its bid to stimulate spending and improve profits, according to documents lodged by its parent company, GUD Holdings, to the Australian Securities Exchange today.
Fri 27/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville gets Naked for Sydney's Aroma Festival, plus YouBrew taste test
Breville will be using Sydney's annual Aroma Festival, held this Sunday at The Rocks, to launch its new campaign to promote the BES900 Dual Boiler coffee machine.
Fri 27/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Big names in appliances counted as Australia's most trusted brands
Sony, Westinghouse, Breville and Dyson have been voted as some of Australia's most trusted brands, according to the Reader's Digest 2012 Trusted Brands rankings, while Bunnings has been deemed an Australian icon.
Thu 26/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville Dual Boiler the choice of machine for Coffee Snobs
When it comes to promoting its coffee machines, specifically the Dual Boiler BES900, Breville has done a great job engaging with and nurturing the bloggersphere.
Fri 20/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Full list of winners from the 2012 Australian International Design Awards
The Deepsea Challenger Submarine used by James Cameron to plumb the depths of the Mariana Trench won the top award, while there were also nods for Breville, Philips, Samsung, Tefal and Miele.
Fri 20/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Design Language: The Fall and Rise of the Australian International Design Awards
In this special feature, we look at the history of Australian International Design Awards. From the height of fashion in the 1960s to its 1990s malaise, the Design Awards have had a rocky existence.
Thu 19/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville appoints former Electrolux pro as new communications manager
The Breville Group has appointed a former Electrolux strategic planner as its new marketing and communications manager for its Australian Breville business.
Mon 09/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Last chance for tickets to the 2012 Design Awards
Tickets have almost sold out for the 2012 Australian International Design Awards, according to Good Design Australia, the company that organises the gala event.
Thu 05/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville and SodaStream to co-create appliance for 2013 release
Breville and SodaStream have announced a "strategic partnership", which will result in a co-branded product expected to hit stores sometime in 2013
Tue 05/06/2012 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 »Miele and Breville in front as appliances and electronics dominate Design Awards
The appliance and consumer electronics industry is once again well-represented in the list of finalists for the Australian International Design Awards. In the Consumer category, Miele and Breville each scored three nominations.
Fri 25/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »UPDATED: A journey through time-saving appliances
Undercurrent loves a bit of nostalgia, especially when said nostalgia is related to appliances. Come with us to a time before iPods, before ionic hairdryers and before the modern conveniences we take for granted.
Mon 23/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Ready and steady Breville now an Everyday TV Gourmet
Breville is looking to dominate daytime TV for the next 15 weeks, with the small appliance specialist being featured heavily in the new season of Everyday Gourmet on Channel Ten and affiliates.
Thu 12/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Appliance Retailer and Current.com.au partner with Design Awards
Appliance Retailer magazine and Current.com.au are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Good Design Australia and the Australian International Design Awards.
Mon 05/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »'Be the barista' with Nespresso's first new models of 2012: Maestria range
Nespresso, the world leader in closed capsule or 'pod' coffee, has unveiled its newest machines for the Australian market, the Maestria and Gran Maestria. Both machines mix Nespresso capsules with elements of manual coffee making.
Mon 05/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville focused on future innovation following Sunbeam owner's exit
Competition and innovation have been and will continue to be the winner from Sunbeam owner GUD Holding's investment in, and divestment from, the Breville Group Limited, according to acting CEO Jack Lord.
Wed 29/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Sunbeam owner sells off stake in Breville for 365% profit
GUD Holdings, the parent company of Sunbeam, has sold its 19.3% holding in Breville Group, 2 years after it made a failed bid to acquire the company. Through the sale, GUD made a $66 million profit on its original investment.
Wed 29/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville CEO says overseas success leads to local profits
The Breville Group's acting CEO Jack Lord has spoken about the company's half year sales results, saying that international success is leading to greater innovations for local retailers.
Thu 23/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Weak Australian figures saved by America: Breville's half-yearly results
Breville has announced its half yearly profit results, with a poor performance in the Australian market offset by stellar results in the company's North American division.
Thu 23/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville top smalls brand in NZ thanks to new "food thinking strategy"
UPDATED: Breville is celebrating a win in New Zealand with the brand announcing that it has taken out the top position in the small appliance category, according to GfK sales value data for 2011.
Tue 21/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Australian International Design Awards open for entries, Sydney event confirmed
Entries are now open for the 2012 Australian International Design Awards. The appliance and electronics industries have a strong association with these awards, consistently dominating the nominations and wins.
Wed 08/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville predicting strong earnings for 2012
Breville has announced its earnings expectations for the 2012 financial year, with the company forecasting a a 16 per cent increase in earnings before interest and tax.
Tue 31/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Best of 2011: Biggest Appliance Stories of the Year
As 2011 draws to a close, Current looks at the hottest products, brands and innovations seen in the appliance category over the year.
Thu 15/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Colour me Cranberry Red: Breville chooses new hues for 2012
While stainless steel is still popular in the kitchen, Breville is set to focus on a range of coloured appliances for Mother's Day 2012. The company says it is "committed" to this strategy, which will include pop-up seasonal colours too.
Wed 14/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville's Christmas promotion adds a frosty touch to the mix
Breville has announced it will bundle a bonus Freeze & Mix bowl with its Scraper Mixer appliances this Christmas. As an added note of cheer, the company has also announced strong sales results for its Kitchen Wizz food processors.
Mon 12/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville reveals more new appointments and a departure after restructure
Further to the announcement of a restructure at The Breville Group earlier this week, several new appointments and a departure have been confirmed.
Wed 30/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Give it some juice: Breville doubles juicer sales following health doco
Following Breville's appearance in a new documentary about the health benefits of juice, sales of Breville juicers have doubled. With the doco set to go on sale in Woolworths stores nationwide, that figure may jump even further.
Tue 29/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville Group restructures Australian business, new GM named
The Breville Group has announced a restructure, with acting CEO Jack Lord appointing Jeremy Sargeant the new general manager for the Australian business.
Mon 28/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »And the Best Supporting Actor Oscar goes to...a Breville Juicer
A Breville juicer is the unlikely co-star of a new documentary film that has won acclaim across the United States.
Mon 14/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Former Sunbeam CEO Jack Lord appointed interim Breville CEO
Jack Lord, who worked at Sunbeam for a decade, has today been revealed as the new acting CEO of Breville Group Limited. Lord has most recently been the head of marketing and product development at Breville.
Wed 09/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville Dual Boiler espresso machine goes large in America
Following on from a successful launch in Australia, Breville has launched the BES900XL Dual Boiler espresso machine to the American market.
Wed 26/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville's strong profit growth despite difficult retail conditions
The Breville group released its annual report yesterday, and despite relatively negligible change in revenue for the year, the company saw a 25 per cent increase in net profit.
Fri 07/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville CEO resigns, joins hunt for his own successor
Breville Group CEO Stephen Audsley has today announced his resignation, citing family reasons. Audsley will stay on with the publicly listed company and assist in recruiting his replacement.
Tue 27/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Kambrook continues Moccona offer, Sunbeam spruiking Junior MasterChef
Kambrook is extending its Mini Urn and Moccona promotion while Sunbeam is enjoying another year in the sun with Junior MasterChef.
Tue 27/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville announces annual Sales Award winners
Breville held its annual conference earlier this month, with the company awarding its Sales Representative of the Year and State of the Year at the annual conference dinner.
Mon 29/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville Group proves it's a real kitchen wizz with 40% profit increase
Breville has today released its annual results for the 2011 financial year, reporting a 40.5 per cent increase in net profits worldwide, despite slightly weaker Australian sales revenue.
Thu 25/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »News Wrap: Acronis, Jabra, Acer, Kambrook and Breville
Acronis has appointed a new BDM, Jabra has a new Bluetooth in-car speaker, Acer releases a 3D monitor and Kambrook and Breville are now being sold by a pure play online retailer.
Tue 02/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville goes hands on with Dual Boiler espresso machine
Breville took its newest espresso machine to Sydney's coffee-centric Aroma Festival on the weekend, ramping up an experiential advertising campaign for the machine.
Tue 02/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nespresso, F&P and Breville amongst Design Award winners
The 2011 Australian International Design Awards were held in Melbourne on Friday, with Nespresso, Fisher & Paykel and Dyson amongst the winners in the Consumer category.
Mon 25/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »F&P, Dyson, Nokia and Sony most trusted brands by category
Fisher & Paykel, Dyson, Nokia and Sony are the most trusted brands in their categories, according to research conducted by McCrindle Research set to be published by Reader's Digest.
Wed 20/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville gets cooking with new appointments
Breville is set to build its team of "food thinkers", with the announcement today of three new appointments to its marketing and cooking divisions.
Mon 20/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Design Awards reveals hostess and arts patron
The 2011 Australian International Design Awards have revealed that comedian Julia Morris will host this year's ceremony, which will be attended by guest of honour, Victorian Premier and Arts Minister Ted Baillieu.
Fri 10/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Grand designs continue at Breville with two new recruits
Breville has today announced an expansion to its design team with the appointment of new two senior designers, offering 20 years of experience between them.
Mon 06/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Quick, quick, slow: Breville launches Hot Wok and Fast Slow Cooker for winter
Just in time for the cooler months, Breville has launched two new small cooking appliances, targeted at comfort-food cooks.
Fri 03/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville and F&P ecstatic with Design Award recognition
The finalists for the 2011 Australian International Design Awards (AIDA) have been announced, with appliances and consumer electronics again dominating the Consumer category.
Tue 31/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville launches world-first Dual Boiler espresso machine
Breville last night held the launch for its "world-first" Dual Boiler espresso machine. This unit has a pricetag to match the effort that's gone into creating it.
Wed 18/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Mother's Day just two sleeps away
There's only one more full shopping day left before Mother's Day, with suppliers and retailers both looking for a surge at the till tomorrow.
Fri 06/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Multiple appliance brands in contention for 2011 AIDA accolades
An abundance of suppliers across smalls, whitegoods, browngoods, digital and floorcare products are in the running for the Australian International Design Awards. From Bush to Breville, Kenwood to Samsung and Dyson to Smeg...
Wed 27/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nespresso, De'Longhi, Sunbeam, Breville, Saeco, and Krups put to the test
Some surprising results have been revealed in a consumer satisfaction survey which measured which coffee machine is most reliable, easy to use, has the best price and ultimately makes good coffee.
Thu 31/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Solomon Lew hires ex-David Jones CEO Mark McInnes
Mark McInnes, who resigned from DJs in June last year amid allegations of sexual harassment, will lead the currently underperforming Just Group, under the umbrella of Premier Investments for which Solomon Lew is chairman.
Fri 25/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »One week left to enter the Australian International Design Awards
Local designers have only one week left to enter their products into the 2011 Australian International Design Awards for a chance to recieve recognition for stellar design and fucntionality as well as Design Awards endorsement.
Thu 24/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville not freezing out scraper fans this Mother's Day
Breville is running a Mother's Day promotion on its Scraper Mixer Pro, with consumers also getting a frozen dessert maker to sweeten the deal.
Tue 15/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville appoints new food prep specialist
Breville's latest employee will be charged with the brand's new product development programme working across product input, testing, online content and marketing.
Tue 08/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »My Kitchen Rules yet to confirm small appliance sponsor
Network 7 has commissioned the third season of My Kitchen Rules but has not announced the cooking show's small appliance sponsor. Will Breville outbid Sunbeam in round three?
Mon 07/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Dyson cleaning up with The Good Guys, Breville's game changing stick mixer
Dyson has joined forces with The Good Guys to promote vacuum cleaner recycling (and sales), whilst Breville has released a new stick mixer that solves a suction problem.
Thu 03/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Damian's USA court boosts Breville profit
Breville's first half year results have reported sales up almost 10 per cent and a whopping 36 per cent profit after tax to $20.9 million thanks largely to its international operations and a global distribution which has 'recovered to pre-GFC levels'.
Wed 23/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville encourages retailers to up sell kettles with cash back offer
Since December's GfK MAT figures were released Breville has been eager to remind retailers that almost half of the revenue generated from the kettle category are from those over $80.
Wed 23/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Food processors and mixers to the retail rescue
Despite December's mediocre retail trade figures, Breville has today revealed some of its sales data from the Christmas period, which signals strong food processor and mixer sales in particular.
Mon 14/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville appoints new global distribution manager and seeks senior designers
From Sunbeam to Click Clack and now to Breville, the new general manager of global distribution has arrived with over 30 years of experience in hand.
Fri 04/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Helen Cadden retires after long tenure at Breville
After nearly 19 years of service Helen Cadden has left Breville and Kambrook where she has been an integral member of the sales team.
Mon 31/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville and De'Longhi feeling the Oprah love
Last night it was Breville that received Oprah magic touch, tonight it will be De'Longhi, with both brands benefitting from Australia's continued love affair with the world undisputed queen of light entertainment.
Thu 20/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »High-end kettles increase profits: Breville
Forty-six per cent of revenue generated from the category in department stores, chain stores and independent retailers last year was from kettles over $80, according to GfK figures (November 2010 MAT).
Wed 19/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Sunbeam's $60,000 prize pool promotion
Sunbeam is making it hard to keep up with the Jones' of promotions with its new $10,000 Super Shopping Spree offer in association with Dupont.
Tue 11/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »All the small appliance Xmas promos all in one place
It's not just the TV suppliers that get to have all the Christmas cheer - small appliance suppliers are also luring consumers into store with a variety of promotions. We've got Sunbeam, Breville, De'Longhi, Kambrook, Nespresso, Tefal and more.
Mon 22/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Damian Court appointed president of Breville USA
Former Sunbeam marketing manager, Damian Court will leave Hoover and return to the small kitchen appliance industry after accepting the job to become president of Breville USA.
Mon 22/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville happy with global footprint
The benefits of global expansion have become apparent as the international sales revenue for Breville in 2010 exceeded the Australian sales revenue by $3.5 million.
Wed 10/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream attachment
Breville has released a new mixing attachment for making frozen treats. The new bowl and paddle combination works with three existing Breville mixers to create ice cream, gelato and sorbet.
Tue 26/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville launches "inspiring" TVC with "magic" Tea Maker
After declaring itself Australia's best small appliance brand last week in its annual report, Breville has announced a television commercial starring its two flagship products.
Tue 12/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville's boast: 'we are the best'
Investment in new products and marketing has cemented Breville's place as Australia's most recognised kitchen appliance maker, according to Breville Group's annual report released today on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Fri 08/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Kogan attacks small appliance market: a rip off
Kogan has today begun to sell automatic espresso coffee machines, bagless vacuum cleaners and convection microwaves, in direct competition with bricks and mortar retailers and established suppliers.
Wed 29/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville personalises mixer to individualise kitchen
The classic stainless steel kitchen will experience an aesthetic twist as Breville introduces 22 colour options for the BEM800 Scraper Mixer Pro, available to order exclusively instore.
Mon 27/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Kitchen basics big Christmas sellers
The small appliance category is prepping itself for the prime retail selling period of the year, Christmas, with suppliers encouraging retailers to recall last year's encouraging growth.
Tue 21/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Sunbeam continues to lament failed Breville takeover
Sunbeam parent company, GUD Holdings, has listed the failed takeover bid of its direct competitor, Breville, as a significant and disappointing action for 2010.
Fri 17/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville converts cafe clergyman to its coffee congregation
As further proof that Breville is taking the coffee category very seriously, it has brought on an expert to preach to its staff and retailers about how to live by the Coffee Commandments.
Mon 30/08/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman group team up with Dyson in asthma campaign
Clean and cool air specialist, Dyson, is supporting the Asthma Foundations Australia by continuing the Kids Breathe Better Donate a Dyson campaign.
Mon 09/08/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Sunbeam's parent company set to diversify
Almost a year after Breville's takeover rejection, GUD Holdings Ltd, the parent company of Sunbeam, is a significant step closer to acquiring racking and storage business Dexion, after increasing its stake to 60.3 per cent.
Thu 05/08/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville's slow cooker solution
Breville integrates fast with slow as nifty two-in-one machines continue to find their way into Australian kitchens.
Wed 04/08/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Morphy Richards expands with new BDM from rival supplier
A former retailer and Breville pro has joined Morphy Richards, as the Asko brand builds on its smalls expansion.
Tue 20/07/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville brings traditional pizzas into the kitchen
With more people wanting to stay in to create their own restaurant-style food, Breville's new pizza oven is designed to produce the taste and crispness of a brick oven pizza, without the bricks.
Tue 15/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Appliance companies among the winners at Australian International Design Awards
De'Longhi, Kenwood, Neff, Dyson and Electrolux were among the winners at last Friday night's 2010 Australian International Design Awards held in Sydney.
Mon 07/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville looks to hit high note with High Tea
With Melbourne's Good Food and Wine Show getting underway this Friday, Breville will be bringing High Tea to the show's celebrity restaurant.
Tue 01/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville's big selling mixers
Breville has retained its top position in the kitchen mixer category, with four SKUs currently in the top ten best sellers chart, according to brand director David Gubbin.
Mon 17/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Mother's Day advertising battle now on
The battle for hearts, minds and wallets this Mother's Day is now on, with one small appliance brand and an industry group today launching above the line marketing campaigns.
Mon 19/04/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville helps make the prefect cup of tea
The home espresso machine market is a category that has seen a huge increase in consumer demand. Breville believes this success will also transition over to the tea maker category, as consumers strive to find the perfect cup of tea.
Tue 30/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Well-known appliance brands dominate design award nominations
Consumer electronics brands have today dominated the nominations for the 2010 Australian International Design Awards. Read on to find out if your brand, or the products you sell, were nominated.
Fri 12/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville and Kenwood going head to head for design award
Breville has today been nominated for five Australian International Design Awards. The products nominated are a mixer, a grill, a benchtop oven, a kettle and a coffee machine. Kenwood is in the running with two nominations.
Fri 12/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville teams up with celebrity chef for new promotion
Breville has confirmed that it has teamed up with Celebrity chef and My Kitchen Rules judge, Pete Evans, to offer Mum a little something extra with their new Breville appliance this Mother's Day.
Wed 10/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville expects My Kitchen Rules investment to pay off
The semi-final stage of My Kitchen Rules is about to begin and will see contestants move away from the domestic setting to a custom designed, professional kitchen decked out with Breville products.
Mon 08/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville post profit increase as international sales weaken
A slight drop in overall sales revenue has failed to dampen what is a solid half yearly report from Breville Group. Although revenue dipped 3.8 per cent, comparative profit after tax was up 42.6 per cent, albeit off a reduced base.
Fri 26/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville cooking it up with My Kitchen Rules
Breville is bracing itself for an avalanche of interest tonight, with the iconic Australian brand being featured on the new gastronomic TV show My Kitchen Rules.
Mon 01/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville expects successful H1 FY2010; upgrades outlook
Breville Group Limited is currently finalising its trading result for H1 FY2010, but is expecting underlying EBITDA to be approximately $30 million. The company has also upgraded its full year profit expectations.
Thu 28/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Sunbeam and Breville merger could have delivered 60% market share
An industry analyst who has previously worked in the small appliance category says the ACCC has made the right decision today by denying the merger between Sunbeam and Breville as the company would have owned 60% of most small appliance categories.
Wed 16/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »No Deal! ACCC opposes Sunbeam/Breville acquisition
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has just announced that it will oppose the acquisition of Breville by Sunbeam parent, GUD Holdings. The deal has been rejected due to fears of a lessening of competition in the industry.
Wed 16/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta reports strong small appliance sales
Betta Electrical has reported that sales of small appliances and novelty gifts over the Christmas period has exceeded expectations with items such as toasters, grills and kettles proving the most popular.
Wed 16/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »GUD extends offer period for Breville takeover
According to the release issued to the Australian Securities Exchange, GUD Holdings Limited has extended the offer period for its takeover bid for Breville Group Limited to 30 December 2009.
Tue 01/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Update on GUD takeover bid for Breville
According to Breville chairman John Schmoll, it's not surprising that there is interest in acquiring the company, but emphasised that they are still considering the offer presented by GUD Holdings.
Tue 10/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville launches two Christmas promotions
Breville has this morning announced two sales promotions designed to help retailers in the lead up to Christmas. One of them involves a King of Knives voucher, the other a cash back with purchase offer.
Mon 02/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville urges shareholders to not take action yet
It was revealed earlier in the day that GUD Holdings, the parent company of Sunbeam, has officially announced its intentions to take over Breville Group Limited. But Breville has just warned its shareholders to not take any action yet.
Fri 09/10/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville claims number one ranking for kettles and toasters
Breville Group has announced that its flagship kettle and toaster, the BEK820 Variable Temperature Kettle and BTA840 4 Slice Toaster, were ranked number one according to the latest GfK reports.
Fri 02/10/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Revolutionary Professional Mixer
The new Breville WizzTM Planetary Mixer with Scraper BeaterTM technology is the professional mixer that all home bakers will crave. Designed by the Breville Design Team, this user-friendly bench mixer is packed full of features that will take mixing to th
Wed 30/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »One Pot Wonder
The new Breville ikonTM Slow Cooker with EasySearTM Pan allows you to sear, slow cook and serve all in the one pan. Designed by the Breville Design Team, this revolutionary slow cooker features a heat responsive die-cast aluminum pan that functions as a p
Fri 04/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Sunbeam group buys almost 20% of Breville
Sunbeam's parent company, GUD Holdings, has this morning announced the acquisition of almost 20 per cent of its biggest rival in the small appliance category, Breville.
Fri 29/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville predicts financial losses and profit decline year on year
Breville Group today issued a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange that the company expects declining profits and a loss, due to what it calls "softness in the retail market", when the company releases its half year results on 25 February.
Tue 27/01/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »HWI has a new CEO: Stephen Audsley
Housewares International (HWI), supplier of Philips, Kambrook and Breville, has appointed Stephen Audsley as its new CEO. This comes almost three months after former CEO Paul Hill announced his resignation.
Fri 12/09/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Philips re-signs with HWI and sets $120m sales target for 2011
Philips and HWI today confirmed that their distribution agreement will extended for a further three years, with the goal for that period being a doubling of market share, and of business, from around $60m to $120m.
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