Retail brand rankings show a steep drop at Harvey Norman
International brand management agency Interbrand has announced its rankings of the top retail brands in Australia, with Woolworths topping the list for the second year in a row, and Harvey Norman falling considerably since last year.
Fri 22/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Polaroid launching a new range of LED TVs for the mass market
The Polaroid brand famous for its vintage photography equipment will soon be adorning LED LCD TVs sold through Coles and other mass market channels.
Tue 26/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Aldi's expansion to the west puts electrical retailers on notice
Aldi is looking to expand its Australian store network, with the retailer set to invest $2.5b for new facilities in South Australia and Western Australia. With a strong offering of low-price appliances, electrical retailers may see increased competition.
Wed 13/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Wesfarmers steady, but electrical and technology categories stall
Wesfarmers has released its half-yearly sales results for Bunnings, Target, Kmart, Officeworks and Coles. All businesses saw modest growth, but the company has flagged issues in the technology and electrical categories.
Wed 30/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Viano brand launches with TV range and cut-price supermarket tablet
Viano has a new range of TVs, home entertainment electronics and an Android tablet. Meanwhile, six former WOW Sight & Sound house brands have been purchased.
Mon 26/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Wesfarmers starts the new financial year with moderate growth
Wesfarmers released its first quarter results for the new financial year today, with Bunnings, Officeworks, Target, Kmart and Coles all showing moderate levels of growth.
Thu 25/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Wesfarmers sales results show modest gains here, stagnation there
Wesfarmers released its yearly sales results today, with the company's home improvement and supermarket businesses growing by 6 per cent. However, Officeworks saw only modest growth, Kmart stayed flat, and Target declined.
Thu 26/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Oil heater emitting sickening smell recalled from Coles Supermarkets
An oil heater has been recalled from Coles Supermarkets after it was discovered it has the potential to emit an odour capable of causing nausea in those nearby.
Thu 10/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Wesfarmers sees modest sales growth despite Target's slip
Wesfarmers - the parent company of Bunnings, Officeworks, Target, Kmart and Coles - announced its third quarter retail sales results today, reporting modest growth in all its main businesses, aside from Target.
Tue 24/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »The breakdown: How Wesfarmers' big 4 electrical retailers are faring
Following the announcement of Wesfarmers' half yearly results, Current takes a close look at the companies' electrical retailers: Officeworks, Target, Kmart and Bunnings.
Thu 16/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Nespresso Lattissima dances into stores and hearts at gala launch
Nespresso's key retail partners descended on Cafe Sydney last night for the one-of-a-kind launch of the Lattissima machine by De'Longhi.
Thu 18/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »The new Goliath - why there is room for Costco in the Australian retail market
With the arrival of Costco on Australian shores in 2009 and the scheduled roll-out of more stores in July of this year, Current.com.au asks whether we really have room for another giant.
Thu 26/05/2011 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 »Bunnings plays small part in parent company Wesfarmers' profit boost
Wesfarmers, Bunnings' parent company, has reported a 33 per cent profit rise for the first half of the financial year largely thanks to the flourishing Coles business.
Thu 17/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Ipswich Riverlink shopping centre closed due to flooding (images)
Current.com.au has obtained exclusive images of the Riverlink shopping centre, which reveal just how devastating the flooding has been.
Wed 12/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Listed retailer wrap: DJs wins the week
Every Friday, Current.com.au will produce an update on how the seven major listed retailers performed across the week. It's a stable week to kick things off, with DJs the best of a steady lot.
Fri 19/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Wesfarmers net profit up 44% to over $1.5 billion
Wesfarmers has reported very successful results for the full FY08/09 period registering dramatic increases in net profit and revenue as Coles, Bunnings, Target, Kmart and Officeworks performed exceedingly well.
Fri 21/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »First Aussie Costco outlet sets opening date
Costco has finally confirmed the date of its first Australian store opening, with 17 August 2009 slated as the day the store will begin trading at Waterfront City, Melbourne Docklands.
Thu 23/07/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Coles and Target perform strongly, Kmart lagging behind
Wesfarmers has released its third quarter sales figures ending March 2009, on the retail side of things Coles and Target performed strongly increasing sales over the period but Kmart sales continued to be flat.
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