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Canon claims no-one sells cameras like traditional retailers

The next stage of Canon's 'No One Sees It Like You' marketing campaign is a promotion to encourage consumers to only purchase their DSLRs, compact system cameras and point-and-shoots from authorise resellers.

Wed 15/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Philips TVs back on sale from an unlikely source: Kogan

Philips TVs are back on sale in Australia; and from an unlikely source - the Kogan online store. This is the first time a third party TV brand has been sold by the rogue online retailer.

Tue 30/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

High Aussie dollar wedging Harvey Norman - time for some sympathy?

The phenomenal consistency of the dollar - at or around price parity with the US Dollar for more than two years - has been an incredible boon for some - but not Harvey Norman.

Wed 17/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon Q&A on its new $13 million marketing campaign

Canon Australia has launched a new $13 million marketing campaign for its digital imaging solutions, built around the new tagline "No One Sees It Like You". We fired a few questions off to Canon to find out more about this campaign.

Tue 16/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon Australia GM of marketing announces imminent departure

Darren Ryan has resigned from his position as Canon Australian general manager of marketing. Canon Australia is currently recruiting for a replacement.

Tue 26/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon and Panasonic top Canstar camera ratings, despite smartphone dominance

Consumer ratings group Canstar Blue has ranked Australia's preferred compact and DSLR camera brands, with Canon and Panasonic coming out on top. But there is a growing trend towards opting for a smartphone instead.

Mon 25/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Editor's Picks for Best Digital Products of 2012: Look, Print and Find

The December issue of Appliance Retailer magazine includes the annual Editor's Picks for Best Digital Products of 2012. We'll be featuring these winners as we build up to honour the 2012 Digital Product of the Year. Here is Part Two.

Tue 11/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Panasonic positioning GH3 to take share from DSLR, not rival mirrorless compacts

Soon to be the flagship model in the Lumix range, Panasonic will be forging a new path with its positioning for the GH3, which is being touted as a competitor to fully-fledged DSLRs from Canon and Nikon.

Fri 09/11/2012 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 »

Rise of grey imports leads ACCC to launch global recall website

The ACCC, in association with the OECD, has announced the launch of a new global product recalls website. The site helps consumers choose safe products online - a growing issue with the rise of grey market electrical products.

Fri 19/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon celebrates birthday with $215,000 in travel prizes for customers

As it gears up for the Christmas retail season, Canon is offering customers the opportunity to win one of 75 holiday vouchers, as part of celebrations for the company's 75th birthday.

Wed 03/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Hipsters' Delight: Michaels museum has the best cameras from last 100 years

Not many retailers can boast a tourist attraction from within their store, but the iconic Michaels photography centre in Melbourne can - its camera museum is outstanding.

Thu 20/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

David Jones cuts prices, boosts online & explores property development

After posting a 40 per cent drop in full-year profits today, David Jones has outlined its plan for growth including "cost price harmonisation", greater investment in online and the potential of developing or selling its 4 CBD property sites.

Wed 19/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Michaels' virtual tour proves you can teach a 96-year-old shop new tricks

96-year-old Melbourne retailer Michaels has introduced a new feature to its website enabling internet surfers to take a virtual tour of the iconic photography store.

Tue 11/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Grey skies: retailers see the threat while Canon sees an opportunity

We visit with Australian Retailers Association chief Russell Zimmerman to find out how retailers can respond to a tough market and catch up with Canon director Jason McLean to hear his thoughts on how to deal with the grey market.

Mon 20/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Ex Nikon and Sony sales pro rejoins rejoins Canon after hiatus

Canon has announced the appointment of Andrew Ward to the position of national business manager - retail. Ward previously worked for Canon, and rejoins the company after a "four year hiatus" at two rival digital imaging companies.

Thu 09/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon offers after-sales care as incentive to buy locally

Canon has announced a new after-sales service initiative to entice consumers to buy from legitimate local resellers, offering Canon Care Packs that go "above and beyond" the standard manufacturer's warranty.

Thu 09/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Rawsons investment in Teka a new appliance industry frontier

A South Australian clicks and mortar operation, Rawsons and ApplianceSalesDirect, has commenced importing and exclusively retailing the Teka appliance brand.

Fri 06/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Tackling grey imports is a shared responsibility, claims Canon Australia

With many consumers choosing to buy their digital imaging products from overseas websites, Current.com.au spoke to Canon about the growing threat of grey imports, what it means to the retail industry and how it can be addressed.

Thu 07/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

After 75 years, Canon remains focused on what consumers want

Canon is celebrating two big milestones this year - 75 years as a camera manufacturer and 25 years of its dedicated EOS brand. Current.com.au spoke to the company about the anniversaries, and its continued focus on consumers.

Mon 04/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon camera case exhibition blends modern art with digital imagery

Canon channelled its inner hipster on Wednesday night with the launch of the G-Case Project - an initiative that brought together Australia's top creatives to redesign a camera case for the Powershot G1X.

Fri 01/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sony launches limited edition Scarlet Red PS3 with $60 premium

Sony Computer Entertainment is following in the footsteps of Canon and Xbox 360 by releasing a limited edition, stylised version of the PlayStation 3.

Thu 03/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon appoints new assistant GM of sales for consumer business

Canon Australia has announced a new addition to its sales team with the appointment of Troy Cabot to the newly-created role of assistant general manager of sales for Canon Consumer Imaging.

Thu 26/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon, Magellan and Lowepro enticing the adventurous astrophotographer

Canon, Magellan and Lowepro have all introduced some new gear today, with outdoor astronomy photographers the big winners from these releases.

Tue 03/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon unveils DreamLabo 5000 to curb mass photo printing's race to the bottom

Currently dominated by brands such as Fujifilm and HP, the bespoke photo printing market has been steered towards the high volume, low margin commodity market, according to Canon, which has launched a premium inkjet alternative.

Thu 22/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon's very small Complete Works of William Shakespeare

UnderCurrent was intrigued today when visiting Canon Australia's head office - hung on the wall taking pride of place was a print out of very small text, so small you needed a magnifying glass to see what was written.

Wed 21/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon kicks off CES with new Wi-Fi video cameras, IXUS and PowerShot cameras

UPDATED: Overnight at CES in Las Vegas, Canon announced the release of three new Legria video cameras, two new IXUS fixed lens compact cameras and one new PowerShot fixed lens G-Series camera.

Tue 10/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Best of 2011: Biggest Retail Stories of the Year

Current.com.au is winding up today, but not before we look at the retail stories that got us all talking during 2011. It was a year of new stores, new products and new ways of selling to consumers.

Thu 15/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

The fiend in the fine print: Just how competitive is Harvey Norman Online?

Following the launch of Harvey Norman Online last week, Current takes a look at the fine print on prices and procedures. Is Harveys really offering the Best Price, and will other franchises ultimately pay the cost?

Mon 28/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

New IDEAs for old PICA: 'it's not just a name change'

New IDEA CEO Paul Curtis has outlined how non-imaging companies will now be approached to join the renamed Photo Imaging Council of Australia.

Wed 23/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

UPDATE: Canon issues fighting words to JB Hi-Fi over grey imports

Canon is disappointed by JB Hi-Fi's decision to directly import cameras, issuing a thinly-veiled threat to move its business elsewhere if the move causes any changes in sales results.

Mon 21/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sneak peak at what goes on at Canon's $800,000 Island paradise

Fans of underwater encounters with Brazilian harems will no doubt be entering Canon's new competition. Check out this video outlining the strange cultural phenomenon that is Canon Island.

Fri 04/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Win a trip to your own shutter island - Canon's Christmas promotion

Last year it was the plane, this year it's a fantasy island of a different kind. Canon is gearing up for Christmas with a promotion offering customers an all-expenses-paid trip to the mysterious "Canon Island".

Thu 03/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Speakers offer the sound of L'Ocean - for just under $130K

High-end speaker manufacturer Cabasse (in collaboration with camera brand Canon) has created a speaker system that digitises analogue signals before playing to create high-fidelity sound.

Mon 10/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Apple replaces Nokia in top 10 global ranking of successful brands

The international brand consultancy company Interbrand yesterday released its top 10 ranking of global brands, with a strong representation of tech brands including Apple, Microsoft, Google and newcomer HTC.

Thu 06/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Aussie businesses know they need to embrace new tech, but many unwilling

Although 86 per cent of businesspeople agree that technological change is important, only 39 per cent of those same businesspeople embrace change. We look at how this mindset is playing out in the retail electronics industry.

Tue 20/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon adds the PowerShot S100 and SX40HS to its compact range

Canon Australia has today announced two new additions to its PowerShot fixed lens compact camera range: the S100 and the SX40HS.

Fri 16/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Apple and Canon comment on Kogan's latest move, plus industry feedback

The source of the name brand stock currently being sold on the Kogan online website is uncertain, with none of the brands, or Kogan itself, providing details of their relationship.

Thu 15/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Kogan selling Apple, Nikon, Canon, Samsung; including Galaxy Tab 10.1

UPDATED WITH APPLE & KOGAN QUOTES: In a major change of strategy, pureplay online retailer Kogan today began selling name brands, with Apple, Samsung, Nikon and Canon all now available.

Wed 14/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon introduces local warranties for lenses, flashes, binoculars

Canon Australia has today announced the transition of its warranties for interchangeable lenses, Speedlites external flashes and IS binoculars from international coverage to region limited local warranties.

Thu 01/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

OP/ED: 'Canon is now a competitor' says leading camera retailer

Peter Michael's family has been in the camera business for 95 years. For the first time, he now considers leading brand Canon to be a competitor.

Tue 30/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon launches online store to sell direct to consumers

Canon Australia has today launched a local online store that will sell direct to Australian consumers and "complement" the brand's existing distribution channels.

Mon 29/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

JB Hi-Fi offering $100 trade-in on Canon DSLRs

JB Hi-Fi is offering a $100 discount on certain Canon DSLR cameras for consumers that trade in an old camera.

Fri 26/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon boosts Ixus, PowerShot & Pixma ranges

Canon has released a raft of new products in the digital imaging category, including new Ixus cameras, a PowerShot camera and seven new internet-enabled Pixma printers.

Wed 24/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

UPDATE: Europe hosts final countdown of this year's top cameras

Canon and Panasonic were among many digital imaging brands that received accolades in this year's European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) awards.

Mon 15/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Shutterbugs rejoice - Canon launches Eos Photo5 Competition

Canon is out to find the best amateur photographers in Australia and New Zealand with today's launch of the Eos Photo5 competition.

Tue 09/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon slashes digital camera prices in attempt to 'attract consumers'

Canon has announced it will "reposition" more than 95 recommended retail prices and ramp up its advertising presence as the retail market prepares for a tough second half of the year.

Thu 04/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Bosch wins Which award, F&P does its Block

Bosch is happy with winning praise for its home appliances while Fisher & Paykel is backing up its Good Food & Wine Show presence with coverage on The Block.

Mon 11/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Aggressive Olympus outlines 'Anything but Ordinary' PEN campaign

A very bullish Olympus has showcased not just a new range of PEN system cameras, but also a very agressive marketing program that will both directly and indirectly attack rival suppliers.

Thu 30/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon PMAmazes with dedicated World of EOS stand

Canon Australia has two distinct stands at PMA 2011: one for its products and one for its World of EOS DSLR brand. We spoke to the EOS team, picking up some details for the upcoming Photo5 competition.

Fri 24/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon seeing double with PMA exposure and new cloud connectivity

Canon is set to feature two stands at the PMA Imaging & Entertainment Expo this weekend; this follows today's announcement of a new cloud connectivity update for their multifunction devices.

Tue 21/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

News Wrap: Canon's new lens, Black & Decker does its Block, Grundig happy

Canon has a new all-purpose lens for a variety of occasions, Black & Decker and Stanley are back on The Block, it's all smiles at Grundig after being shortlisted for an award and Telstra has criticised Australia's phone manner.

Tue 14/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon has Scarlet Fever: new limited edition red EOS 1100D

Canon will be releasing 2,000 new red EOS 1100D kits for sale on Monday. There are five retailers participating in this limited edition promotion.

Fri 03/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Meet Cliff Logan, Canon's new Inkjet printer guru

Canon Australia is turning its above-the-line promotional efforts towards its quiet achiever, the Pixma brand of inkjet printers. The star of the show is Cliff Logan, a man with big dreams and interesting hair.

Thu 12/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

News Wrap: Canon festival, Nespresso win, Ilve's hot streak

Canon has launched the 2011 Eos Festival of Photography, Nespresso has picked up an award for the Citiz & Milk and Ilve is giving away coffee machines on its Facebook page.

Fri 06/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon, Nikon, Samsung and LG share the spoils at imaging awards

Samsung is the best at the Entry Level, Olympus dominates at the higher end and Canon are the industry all-rounders, according to the results from the 2011 TIPA Awards.

Wed 04/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon's investment in promotion leads to fourth year at #1

For the fourth year running, Canon has claimed the #1 spot for the total digital camera market, with 19 per cent unit share and 31 per cent value share for 2010.

Wed 20/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon beats top competitors in printer consumer survey award

Having recently unveiled the latest range of Pixma inkjet printers, Canon has won Canstar Blue's most satisfied customer award for the printer category, overriding competing suppliers Samsung, Brother, HP, Epson and Lexmark.

Tue 19/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon, Electrolux and Ricoh get third party approvals

CE suppliers scramble to achieve ticks, awards, medals and dots all in recognition of superior design, innovation and efficiency. Ricoh, Electrolux and Canon have announced their recent achievements in the saturated approval-sphere.

Tue 12/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Panasonic, Canon, Nikon, Ricoh and Olympus to exhibit at PMA Expo in June

Fujifilm, Pentax, Epsono, and HP will also feature at the three day PMA Imaging and Entertainment Expo joining over another 100 exhibitors at the Sydney Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Mon 11/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Nikon launches new masterbrand campaign, targeting more share, prices at risk

Nikon has joined in the high stakes game of digital imaging poker, announcing a new masterbrand and above the line advertising campaign.

Fri 25/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Samsung to expand its high-end camera range, engaging more photo specialists

Samsung will realign its digital imaging focus in 2011, with the brand moving from domination of the low end of the category up to competing in the premium end, alongside key rivals Sony and Canon.

Mon 21/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Judgement day for electrical retailers and suppliers

We speak with Canstar Blue's head of research about measuring consumer brand satisfaction, from electrical retailers to appliance and digital device suppliers, and why retailers were one of the first to be judged.

Mon 21/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon relocates its Japanese facilities

UPDATE: Canon Australia comments on supply of products and says Tokyo headquarter operations are unaffected.

Thu 17/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sony, Nikon and Panasonic discuss earthquake's effect on tech supply

The extent of damage and closures to Japanese consumer electronics' facilities in the wake of last week's natural disasters is varied with Sharp revealing the least amount of difficulties so far and Nikon and Sony reporting widespread issues.

Wed 16/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon providing the best support for retailers

Of the major digital imaging brands in Australia, Canon provides the best support for retailers, according to our most recent Current.com.au poll. Panasonic and Sony round out the top three.

Mon 14/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon reveals pricing for new Ixus, PowerShot and EOS DSRL range

Canon has released the pricing and availability of its new Ixus, PowerShot and EOS models. These models were announced in part at CES in January and in a global launch in early February.

Thu 03/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon bringing the best in photojournalism to Brisbane and Sydney

Canon Australia has this morning announced it is bringing the World Press Photography exhibition to Brisbane and Sydney during mid-2011.

Thu 24/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon launches two new entry level DSLRs, lenses and printers

Canon has released a slew of new products globally, with a two new EOS DSLR models and a lens milestone the standout announcements.

Tue 08/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

2010 in Appliances, Digital and Retail: The Winners

For Current.com.au's last day of the year, we look back at 2010 to find out who the biggest winners were throughout the year. There are a couple of digital brands, some appliance players, one retailer and a very unpopular man.

Fri 24/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Stop splicing and dicing! Canon gets angry over rival leadership claims

Canon Australia has come out swinging today, accusing its rival digital imaging brands of distorting sales statistics to claim leadership in certain categories.

Tue 21/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon announces winners of amateur photo competition

With help from a blog and Facebook, Canon has engaged the public to help select the six winners of its annual EOS Photo5 amateur photography competition from an entry pool of 8,811 images.

Thu 09/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon pumping more millions into marketing to stimulate Xmas retail sales

There's no sitting on hands at Canon Australia: after noticing low consumer sentiment and a move away from traditional retail, Canon has more than doubled its Christmas spend overnight in an effort to help out retailers.

Wed 08/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon, Panasonic and Miele get consumer tick of approval

Miele has cleaned up in the dishwasher category while Canon and Panasonic have come in first equal for compact cameras in Canstar Blue's recent spate of consumer satisfaction surveys.

Thu 25/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Camera House strengthening with new website and marketing infrastructure

Ecommerce is now part of the Camers House proposition, with a new website to attract sales. Plus, news on who won what awards at the AGM.

Thu 18/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Nikon aces other top brands in consumer survey

The stalwart camera company has taken the overall most satisfied rating after scoring top marks for the DSLR category in an independent consumer survey.

Thu 11/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon targeting aggressive growth with leadership restructure

Canon Australia has announced two key changes to its sales and marketing leadership team, which it describes as positioning the camera and printer specialist for "aggressive growth".

Fri 01/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Strong digital sales in Australia: Canon report

Despite sales growth "normalising" after last year's boon, Australians still purchased an average of two digital lifestyle products in the first half of 2010, according to a consumer technology retail sales report released today.

Wed 29/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon reveals local pricing for its Eos 60D and other new cameras

Canon has today released the recommended pricing for its new product releases for the Christmas 2010 rush. These new products are expected to be in retailers by the end of September.

Fri 24/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Consumer electronics brands dominate global rankings

Technology, appliance and consumer electronics brands have again dominated the Interbrand Best Global Brands rankings for 2010. Find out who the winners and losers are.

Fri 17/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon, Samsung and Ricoh all release new cameras

Canon, Samsung and Ricoh have all released new cameras today. There's a world first, a camera set to dominate and a model designed for tough working environments, such as farms or abbatoirs.

Wed 15/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon recruits new product manager with plenty of experience

Canon Australia has a new product manager in charge of its laser printing business. The new gun has a A-Grade resume, with stints at Sony, Samsung and TiVo.

Wed 11/08/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon aims to offer more support for photographers

With so many people taking the next step with their digital photography, Canon Australia has announced the launch of a new and enhanced after-sales support system for professional photographers.

Thu 17/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon offering $25k for environmental causes

With World Environment Day coming up this Saturday (5 June 2010), Canon has used this pending observance to launch its 2010 Environmental Grants Program.

Thu 03/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon to launch World of EOS campaign this Sunday night

A new $11 million marketing campaign, including Canon's record richest trade spend, will start on Sunday night. At the centre of this campaign is Canon's World of EOS, which promotes DSLR technology to consumers.

Fri 28/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon preserves its place at the top

Canon managed to do more than keep its head above water last year, with the company keeping its market leading position for DSLR and digital compact cameras.

Wed 19/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon fires new camera onto the market

In a big week for digital cameras, Canon Australia yesterday announced the newest addition to its IXUS digital compact range, the IXUS 300 HS.

Wed 12/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Big bucks on offer as Canon launches another photography competition

It's a great trend for consumers: camera suppliers conducting competitions to encourage photography amongst consumers. Canon already has its Photo5 shootout, and has now announced a competition for its PowerShot range.

Thu 06/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon focusing on affordability with new printers

Canon has today released two new laser printers aimed at the price-conscious SMB user.

Wed 07/04/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon leads digital camera and printer markets

Canon Australia was recently awarded with the prestigious GfK No. 1 position in both the digital camera and inkjet printer market. Canon's IXUS, PowerShot, EOS and PIXMA brands were all recognised.

Wed 31/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Hybrid products not a threat to traditional camera market, claims insider

Consumers are looking for quality outcomes from their imaging products, meaning the various camera categories will continue to grow as new technology is released, according to the man responsible for the #1 brand in the category.

Mon 29/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon keeps its millions, happy to give away $10,000 instead

A Queensland childcare worker today failed in her bid to become Australia's newest millionaire, unable to pick the winning image out of 100 in Canon's Pick the $1,000,000 Picture Christmas promotion.

Fri 05/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

New IXUS and PowerShot compact digital cameras from Canon

Canon yesterday announced the release of four new digital compact cameras across its IXUS and PowerShot brand ranges.

Tue 09/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon targeting first time DSLR users with new ease-of-use EOS 550D model

Worried that consumers are being put off by the jump in technology from digital compacts to DSLRs, Canon has released a model designed specifically for first time buyers.

Tue 09/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon competition exhibition draws big crowd

Canon Australia has this week been showcasing the best images from its EOS Photo 5 competition at the Carriageworks in Sydney.

Thu 14/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon reports strong 2009 results to continue in new year

A combination of great products and a comprehensive marketing and sales program resulted in Canon Australia recording all-time record sales in consumer imaging products in 2009.

Tue 05/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon gives Christmas presents to charity

Canon Australia is demonstrating its Christmas cheer this year, donating a large number of laser printers to charitable organisations.

Tue 22/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon shows off top shots

Canon Australia has just announced that it will be holding the EOS Photo5 exhibition throughout January. The free exhibition will display almost 7,000 photos captured by photographers from its recent EOS Photo5 competition.

Tue 15/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

New Canon app prints photos wirelessly from your iPhone

Canon Australia has just announced that from tomorrow the company will have a free app on the Apple App store that will wirelessly print your photos directly from your iPhone to a PIXMA printer.

Wed 18/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

What GFC? Canon reports 11 months of record breaking sales

Despite aggressive promotion of the Global Financial Crisis by the media, it failed to take hold in Australia. Our dollar is up in value, the housing and share markets are strong and consumers have reportedly been buying Canon cameras in record numbers.

Tue 27/10/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Australians go on a $2.6 billion tech products buying spree

Australians shopped their way through the global recession with an unprecedented spender bender on digital lifestyle products in the first six months of 2009, according to the latest market research from Canon and GfK, the Canon CDLI.

Wed 16/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

It's whole new DSLR for Canon: the EOS 7D

Debuting in the Canon EOS DSLR camera range is the new EOS 7D, which will sit near the top of the range above the 50D and below the 5D. Pitched at enthusiasts, it is in many respects a professional camera.

Tue 01/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon relaunches its Photo5 competition

Canon has announced the return of its nascent EOS Photo5 competition. This contest pits everyday photographers against each other to come up with the best snaps of pre-selected items.

Thu 27/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon creates two new roles in its retail team

Canon Australia has just announced the promotion of two of its employees to fill new positions created in the company: general manager-retail and consumer leadership, and national business manager-retail.

Wed 10/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon hauls in five TIPA Awards

The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has presented Canon with five awards across a variety of categories, demonstrating the brands dominance in the imaging category.

Wed 13/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon announces $2.5 million IXUS campaign

Canon Australia has just launched a $2.5 million integrated marketing campaign around the release of its new range of IXUS digital compact cameras.

Tue 28/04/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon Australia strengthens marketing team

Canon Australia has just announced the appointment of Craig Manson to the position of senior general manager - marketing.

Thu 16/04/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Must know details about revenue, growth and price reductions in the CE industry

The Canon Consumer Digital Lifestyle Index has revealed some interesting facts in terms of what products in 2008 earned the most revenue, had the most growth and which products saw the biggest price reductions.

Thu 02/04/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Record $5.72 billion spent on consumer electronics

It seems the consumer electronics market is going from strength to strength with a new report boasting exceptional figures over 2008, especially in terms of revenue raised and units sold.

Thu 02/04/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon a major player at Australian Open 2009

The Australian Open 2009 is finally underway today and Canon has been named the official supplier of the event.

Mon 19/01/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon veteran resigns after almost two decades

After 17 years at the company, Canon stalwart James Fewtrell has announced his resignation from the photography services icon. Today, 24 October, is his final day in the Canon firing line.

Fri 24/10/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »

Canon appoints new printer group product marketing manager for imaging products

Canon Australia has looked outside the box to strengthen its position in the market by appointing the highly experienced David Goldman as Group Product Marketing Manager for Printing in the company's Consumer Imaging Products Group.

Mon 05/11/2007 12:00:00 / Read More »

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Xbox One promises live TV viewing, but will it work in Australia?

At the launch of the new Xbox One console overnight, Microsoft spent serious time showing off a new "TV on Xbox" feature. But despite the flashy demonstrations, details on how it would work outside the US were thin on the ground.

Wed 22/05/2013 12:20:17 / Read More »

The power of Xbox One: Inside Microsoft's newest gaming console

Microsoft has unveiled its newest gaming console, known as the Xbox One, promising increased processing power, updated architecture and a new user interface featuring voice control and multi-tasking capabilities.

Wed 22/05/2013 11:50:16 / Read More »

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 »

Kmart recalls electric air pump due to severe shock risk

Kmart has recalled a 240-volt electric air pump, designed for domestic use, due to a fault that may cause severe electric shocks in affected products.

Tue 21/05/2013 03:15:26 / Read More »
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AUDIO VISUAL NEWS READ ALL ARTICLES

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 »

COOKING APPLIANCES NEWS READ ALL ARTICLES

Inside the HIA Sydney Home Show: Image Gallery

While the builders and specifiers were out in force at the HIA Sydney Home Show today, there were also plenty of appliance brands showing off their wares.

Fri 17/05/2013 01:07:32 / Read More »

PERSONAL CARE NEWS READ ALL ARTICLES

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 »

SMALL APPLIANCES NEWS READ ALL ARTICLES

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 09:48:12 / Read More »

SEASONAL PRODUCTS NEWS READ ALL ARTICLES

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 »

WHITEGOODS NEWS READ ALL ARTICLES

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 »

Poll

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 »