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Nespresso reserves prime location from new Canberra Boutique

Nespresso will so be opening a 'boutique' in the Canberra Centre, with the Swiss portioned coffee machine giant reserving an even better location than Apple, which has just opened its first Retail Store in Canberra.

Sun 09/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Apple's Capital investment realised at new Canberra Retail Store opening

Apple opened its 16th retail store in Canberra this morning. Current.com.au was there to cover all the whoops, cheers, consumering and, inevitably, cultish behaviour.

Sat 08/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canberra and Perth Apple Retail Store openings this weekend

Apple Australia will open its first Retail Store in Canberra this Saturday (8 September 2012) at 10am. Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, Perth will play host to an Apple store opening as well.

Tue 04/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Masters takes on Costco in Canberra

Woolworths' dedicated home improvement retailer Masters has opened a new shopfront in Canberra's Majura Park shopping precinct, almost a year to the day after Costco opened its doors around the corner.

Wed 18/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

DHL to start TV and PC recycling in Canberra from 15 May 2012

DHL Supply Chain Australia is the first of the three approved E-Waste recyclers to announce a start-date and location for the collection of obsolete TVs and PC hardware, with Canberra the first Australian city to be serviced.

Mon 30/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Exclusive: Insight into Big W's new store layout and CE strategy

When Big W opened the doors on its new Canberra store last month, the brand took the opportunity to show off a new store format. We take a look at what Big W is offering its average "mum with kids" customer on the retail floor.

Mon 23/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Harvey Norman to close Canberra store, 36 jobs in doubt

Harvey Norman is set to close an underperforming store in the Canberra suburb of Woden, with 36 staff members to be either relocated or made redundant. According to COO John Slack-Smith, the move is based "on commercial grounds".

Thu 23/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Masters, Big W & Dick Smith take on Costco in Canberra's Majura Park

Costco is set to go up against new large-format Masters, Big W and Dick Smith stores over the coming months, as Woolworths expands its presence in Canberra's Majura Park retail precinct. Current takes a look at the new contenders.

Tue 07/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Masters Home Improvement set to neighbour with Costco Canberra

Woolworths' new hardware retail chain, known as Masters Home Improvement, will be playing neighbours with Costco Canberra when it opens next year. The store is also set to offer appliances in amongst the hardware aisles.

Wed 03/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Dick Smith and Big W set to open next to Canberra Costco

Retail giant Woolworths Limited yesterday announced that it plans to open a new Dick Smith retail shopfront near Canberra Airport - right next to the site of Costco's new Canberra warehouse store.

Tue 28/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Live traffic updates from late July: TomTom

TomTom has announced it will have live traffic updates on its devices sold on the east coast from late July, thanks to service provider Intelematics confirming the date for the Sydney and Brisbane roll-out.

Wed 25/06/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »

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A Paragon of point of sale: Samsung's "huge investment" in retail

Samsung has big plans for retail this year, with a new point of sale concept rolling out into stores across Australia. Current sat down with Samsung's VP of consumer electronics to find out why the brand is investing so heavily in the last three feet.

Fri 24/05/2013 03:32:31 / Read More »

Tell us about your upcoming event!

After two years of embarrassing inactivity, we're starting to take our Events page seriously. Get in touch if you are organising or attending an event, conference or trade show of relevance to the industry.

Fri 24/05/2013 02:16:13 / Read More »

Pour some sugar in me: Drinking coffee the glam rock way

After nights spent slashing through mad guitar solos and defenestrating TVs in Las Vegas, every true rock star needs a pick me up in the morning. And UnderCurrent has just the thing to do the trick...

Fri 24/05/2013 11:02:01 / Read More »

A taste of Modena in Sydney: First look at the new Glem Gas showroom

Glem Gas has opened a sleek new showroom in Sydney, with plenty of space to showcase the 2013 Glem and Emilia appliance ranges, as well as a dedicated demonstration kitchen for getting hands on with the Italian products.

Fri 24/05/2013 10:26:07 / Read More »

The most out-there, unusual and eye-catching coffee machines at MICE

There's no better place to observe some unusual appliance designs that at a trade show. Here are our picks for the most eye-catching coffee machines from the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE).

Fri 24/05/2013 09:58:12 / Read More »

Breville unveils world first Oracle manual automatic coffee machine

A machine that combines the customisable functionality of a solo traditional with the simplicity of an automatic: that was the goal of Breville's design team several years ago, and today it has been achieved with the unveiling of the Oracle.

Thu 23/05/2013 12:20:06 / Read More »
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Launch of LG Ultra HD and Curved OLED proves brand is 'category captain'

LG Electronics today unveiled its 2013 range of television products, including a Curved OLED TV, new Ultra HD models in smaller sizes at more affordable price points, and new LED LCD and plasma TVs.

Wed 01/05/2013 04:55:02 / Read More »

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A taste of Modena in Sydney: First look at the new Glem Gas showroom

Glem Gas has opened a sleek new showroom in Sydney, with plenty of space to showcase the 2013 Glem and Emilia appliance ranges, as well as a dedicated demonstration kitchen for getting hands on with the Italian products.

Fri 24/05/2013 10:26:07 / Read More »

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The best Mother's Day Personal Care gift ideas

Mother's Day presents a great opportunity to ramp up sales in the personal care category while also making sure there are plenty of satisfied gift recipients come 12 May 2013. Here are six of the best new personal care appliances.

Tue 30/04/2013 10:49:26 / Read More »

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Pour some sugar in me: Drinking coffee the glam rock way

After nights spent slashing through mad guitar solos and defenestrating TVs in Las Vegas, every true rock star needs a pick me up in the morning. And UnderCurrent has just the thing to do the trick...

Fri 24/05/2013 11:02:01 / Read More »

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Sunbeam turning beds into the Bahamas in radio spot

Sunbeam is electrifying the airwaves this week to promote its Sleep Perfect heated blanket range, buying media across the leading FM channels in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Tue 21/05/2013 09:37:29 / Read More »

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Top 10 Best Appliance Brands in Australia

Across the appliance spectrum, a number of brands stand out as having higher recognition, a better reputation, a greater share of voice and all the other abstractions that conflate to become brand equity. What brand will be #1?

Wed 22/05/2013 03:48:15 / Read More »

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What is the best appliance brand in Australia?

ASKO

Breville

De'Longhi/Kenwood/Braun

Dyson

Electrolux

Fisher & Paykel

Fujitsu General

Miele

Nespresso

Smeg

Other


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Myer's gastropodous growth continues, omnichannel still a focus

Department store Myer, a bedrock for the small appliance categories, has achieved its fourth straight quarter of comparable sales growth, registering a 0.4 per cent uptick for the third quarter of FY2013.

Wed 22/05/2013 11:53:34 / Read More »

Furniture the standout as Radio Rentals reports strong results

Thorn Group Limited, parent company of Radio Rentals, today announced its full year results, with the group reporting an 8 per cent increase in revenues, and healthy growth thanks to the furniture category and new Apple products.

Tue 21/05/2013 10:13:56 / Read More »

Harvey Norman to sell Lismore property, but building plans are 'halted'

Harvey Norman is selling its Lismore shopfront in a bid to find larger premises, but despite the retailer's strengths in property, Gerry Harvey said the company won't build a new store as its retail division has "come to a halt".

Mon 20/05/2013 01:22:39 / Read More »

Waitrose moves a step closer to Australian launch, John Lewis to follow?

Leading British supermarket chain Waitrose is making tentative plans to enter the Australian market, at least in some capacity, prompting speculation that department store John Lewis could be following.

Fri 17/05/2013 10:11:55 / Read More »