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 »Harvey Norman GM's tip for Christmas retail: "Get the basics right"
The general manager of Harvey Norman has given a timely reminder to retailers on what they should focus on in the week before Christmas, saying retail staff "perform better when it's flat out".
Mon 17/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Tablets, TVs and tunes: Harvey Norman GM tips Christmas favourites
The GM of Harvey Norman has made his predictions for the best selling consumer electronics of the Christmas period, saying tablets are "going gangbusters". There are also some big categories that he expects to perform.
Thu 13/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Classic Current: The secrets behind in-store Santas
In-store Santas have been a feature of Westfield shopping centres for decades, and provide the company with increased revenue. We spoke to a professional Santa School operator to find out how it all comes together.
Wed 12/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Cash before presents a new Christmas trend, says SA retail royalty
Pre-Christmas sales to entice individual consumers to part with cash and rile up the Christmas spirit are due to a shift in gift-giving, from presents to cash, as customers become wary of being ripped off in the Boxing Day sales.
Fri 07/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »The Good Guys partners with PayPal to make Christmas payments easier
Designed to target online, mobile and catalogue customers, these new initiatives make it easier for consumers to pay for goods and are intended to increase The Good Guys' online sales closing rates.
Thu 06/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Dick Smith new management celebrates by slashing prices, JB joins in
Dick Smith and JB Hi-Fi are both holding big consumer electronics sales tomorrow - slashing the prices on virtually all products in store.
Tue 04/12/2012 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 »Samsung 'Experience Centre' refurbished for Christmas rush
While the Australian technology media was distracted by Samsung's launch of the Galaxy Note II smartphone, the Korean company took the opportunity to refurbish its flagship retail store in Sydney in preparation for Christmas.
Thu 15/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Christmas sales to be big but discounting will affect margins
Retailers offering big discounts to get consumers into stores to clear stock used to be reserved for after Christmas. That is quickly changing, however, with one-third of retailers saying they will be starting their Christmas sales in early December
Wed 14/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic hosts a Tupperware party for Christmas consumers
Panasonic Australia will offer consumers a special gift-with-purchase from Tupperware this Christmas with the purchase of selected models from its Inverter and Convection Microwave ranges.
Tue 30/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »LG kicks off Christmas TV race with $100,000 cash and movie ticket giveaways
The fiercely competitive Christmas TV sales drive is officially upon us with LG Electronics today announcing a free movie ticket promotion on selected high-end models in its 3D range. Furthermore, one LG TV consumer will win $100,000 cash.
Mon 29/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »October Appliance Retailer keeps retailers informed as Christmas nears
What were the best products at IFA and what did Australians think of them? How can retailers best sell GPS and cordless phones? How do the retail models at Winnings and Apple affect the wider industry? All the answers are in one place...
Tue 09/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »September Appliance Retailer magazine the biggest and best read
Where did all those Retravision Southern stores end up? Should there be MEPS on cooking appliances? How do you sell $20,000 appliance installations? What's going on this Christmas? All the answers are in one place...
Wed 12/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Kambrook's Christmas collection: food prep, novelty and a new category
Kambrook has unveiled the new additions to its Christmas range for 2012, with expansions in the food prep and novelty categories, as well as an entry into a totally new category for the small appliance brand.
Thu 09/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Dreaming of a tablet Christmas: Harvey Norman offers hot product predictions
Despite the doom and gloom in the marketplace, there is still plenty to look forward to this Christmas, according to Harvey Norman. Here are a few predictions for their yuletide bestsellers...
Tue 13/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Halo rolls out colourful headphones in time for stocking stuffing season
Not quite an orange or a bag of chocolate gold coins, the new Halo headphones will, however, fit in the Christmas stocking and make for a colourful gift for the outdoor music listening enthusiast.
Mon 22/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Take control of your Xmas party: how not to be a Christmas turkey
It's party season! That means everyone has a great opportunity to make a good impression on their boss, their clients and their colleagues. But with all that alcohol around, there is a danger you will get it wrong. Here's some advice from an expert.
Mon 22/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Whitegoods foundation for retailers, novelty tipped for Christmas
The performance of the domestic appliance retail industry in Australia over the past five years has been picked apart by a report issued from an industry based business research company.
Fri 29/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »$6.77 billion to run through the registers at post-Xmas sales
According to the Australian Retailers Association, consumers are expected to spend around $6.77 billion over the two-week post-Christmas sale period.
Thu 24/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »65% of consumers leave Xmas shopping to last minute
According to a survey carried out by the Australian National Retailers Association, 64 per cent of Australians have admitted to not finishing their Christmas shopping. The retail body is warning retailers to be prepared for a busy week.
Tue 22/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Third successive rate rise will hurt retailers
According to two of Australia's leading retail bodies, the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to rise the official interest rate for a third consecutive month will dramatically effect Christmas sales figures for retailers.
Thu 03/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »"Our stores have never looked better": David Jones CEO
At the company's Annual General Meeting yesterday, David Jones CEO Mark McInnes has highlighted that the retail chain is set for a bumper Christmas season and he is excited about the future growth of the company.
Tue 01/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Win back the purchase price of your Jura coffee machine
Jura Australia has just announced its latest Christmas promotion, which gives its customers a one in five chance to win back the purchase price of their fully automatic coffee machine.
Fri 20/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon predicts a record Christmas in digital product sales
The latest Canon Digital Lifestyle Index (CDLI) reveals that Australians spent a record $2.424 billion on digital technologies between January and June of this year, and Canon predicts up to $3.6 billion more sales in the second half.
Wed 08/10/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Sharp to giveaway cookbooks and petrol cards on microwaves and refrigerators
To help sell microwaves and refrigerators in the lead up to Christmas, Sharp is giving away a free cookbook with selected microwave ovens and petrol vouchers with selected refrigerators purchased before 31 December 2007.
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