Betta's newest retailer brings history and a unique proposition
In just a few weeks, Betta Stores Retail will have its newest store ready to trade under the Betta shingle, after a long history with Retravision.
Wed 15/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Cooking for cricketers? Choose seafood over duck...
UnderCurrent is always happy to see good cooking rewarded, and $7,000 worth of Beko appliances for coming up with a quick recipe seems like a pretty good reward - especially if it grabs the attention of a sporting legend.
Tue 14/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »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 »After 84 years with Retravision, Cairns now has a Betta option
William and Leonie Kennedy, owners of a Retravision store that has operated for over 80 years in Cairns, and their daugher Janelle have completed the transition to Betta Stores Limited.
Thu 21/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »New HSBC retail credit card application only has 50 fields to complete
UnderCurrent's Sentence of the Day award goes to HSBC for its media release promoting a new retail credit card application that only has 50 questions to fill out.
Thu 22/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »UPDATED: Retravision concedes brand is unworkable in the East (infographic)
The collapses of Retravision's Southern and New South Wales buying groups over the last decade have taken an insurmountable toll on the brand name across the Eastern Seaboard, CEO Paul Holt has conceded.
Wed 07/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Only the Betta retailer is publicly advertising for franchisees
One of the clear signs that Betta Stores Retail, the association for Betta Home Living outlets, is an organisation on the move is its public call for franchisees.
Wed 07/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta feels the Brisbane Heat and partners with food lover Matt Hayden
Betta Home Living has announced a sponsorship deal with the Brisbane Heat cricket team, which will see it gain exposure throughout summer. The retailer has also signed up star batsman Matt Hayden as the new face of its kitchen line up.
Tue 06/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta celebrates a big boost in income and a happy year with NARTA
The Betta Stores Retail Group released its yearly results yesterday, announcing a 60 per cent increase in income and the highest return to members since 2006 - all thanks to its association with NARTA, according to the CEO.
Tue 18/09/2012 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 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 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 »'Half of Retravision has approached us' - Betta CEO
The CEO of Betta Stores Retail has spoken exclusively to Current.com.au about the demise of Retravision, saying that Betta has been contacted by numerous proprietors looking to defect from Retravision and join the BSR group.
Tue 29/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »The silent departed: Retravision loses 18 stores in less than 6 months
Following an investigation into Retravision's Australia-wide store network, Current.com.au can reveal that the embattled retailer has seen 10 stores close down and 8 stores defect to other buying groups in less than 6 months.
Tue 29/05/2012 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 »For a few dollars more, you can get less than you paid for at GAME
Now that GAME vouchers are worth 25% of the value they held before the retailer went into administration, the shine has worn off the store's trade-in deals. One customer will be particularly upset about GAME's latest console sale...
Wed 16/05/2012 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 »News Wrap: BSR appoints Harveys buyer, Sherbourn distribution, Tamron comp
The BSR Group has a new whitegoods and cooking buyers, Advance Audio Australia has picked up the Sherbourn distribution and Tamron's big consumer promotions is picking up speed.
Mon 09/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta Electrical to strengthen online sales offering
After clocking up 50 years in the business this year, Betta Electrical will continue to strengthen its "branding and marketing" as well as using online sales to increase its customer base.
Tue 09/08/2011 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 »BSR Group explains new Betta marketing programme
Current.com.au spoke with Julieanne Worchurst, BSR Group's newly appointed group marketing manager, to better understand how the national marketing programme will supplement the local area market.
Thu 21/04/2011 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 »'Our retailers must work harder': Betta boss
Expansion was the key topic when the BSR general manager spoke in depth with Current.com.au. With limited resources compared to its competitors, the focus is on Betta retailers working hard to shore up its current market share.
Mon 12/07/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »BSR prepares for Shanghai conference
BSR Group has confirmed over 260 delegates will attend this year's national conference from 26 to 30 July in Shanghai, the largest attendance in the group's history.
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