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Microsoft starts caring about Xbox One game sharing

Microsoft has made made a swift about-face on its "platform policies" covering how users share and sell Xbox One games and how they use the console, after being 'challenged' by the gaming community.

Thu 20/06/2013 12:00:00 / 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 12:00:00 / Read More »

Myer updates profit guidance, no thanks to CE business

The "challenging" first half year sales were influenced by the electrical business, the exiting of whitegoods in 2010 and soft apparel sales, causing the giant retailer to revise the 5 to 10 per cent net profit after tax guidance for 2011.

Mon 07/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Nintendo sales soar in Australia; plummet globally

According to GfK data, Nintendo Australia has had a very successful year in terms of sales of its DS and Wii gaming consoles. However, the story on a global level is quite different with sales and profit falling dramatically.

Fri 29/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

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Breville Sous Vide Supreme maximises cooking 'doneness', now with free grill

The machine uses a gentle cooking method where up to six pouches of vacuum sealed meats, seafood, vegetables or fruit can be placed into a water bath at a controlled temperature to provide proper 'doneness'.

Thu 20/06/2013 02:35:37 / Read More »

Hands on with the Sous Vide Supreme: Image Gallery

With the launch of the Sous Vide Supreme, Breville has brought professional-level cooking equipment to regular consumers. But how does it work and how hard is it? Current went hands on (with the help of a celebrity chef) to find out...

Thu 20/06/2013 02:20:17 / Read More »

High profile Geelong ex-Retravision closes after almost 80 years

Former Retravision Southern chairman Trevor Elsworthy has closed his Geelong electrical retailer after almost 80 years of trading. At its height, Elsworthy's was one of the biggest Retravision stores in the Southern group.

Thu 20/06/2013 01:47:07 / Read More »

Microsoft starts caring about Xbox One game sharing

Microsoft has made made a swift about-face on its "platform policies" covering how users share and sell Xbox One games and how they use the console, after being 'challenged' by the gaming community.

Thu 20/06/2013 09:17:10 / Read More »

The best benchtop cooking appliances for winter

With more Australians staying indoors over winter and trying their hands at home-cooked meals, benchtop cooking appliances make for a popular purchase in the cooler months. Here's our wrap of the latest and greatest...

Wed 19/06/2013 03:20:57 / Read More »

Smeg celebrates with E&S Trading, praises Winning Appliances

Smeg and Melbourne retailer E&S Trading dressed up in Mafioso gear and uncorked the champagne this week to celebrate a successful 12 months of trading. Meanwhile, Smeg is very impressed with its positioning at Winnings...

Wed 19/06/2013 03:35:23 / Read More »
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Recycling Success: DHL hits its TV and PC recycling target

DHL Supply Chain, one of the co-regulators charged with facilitating the recycling of TVs and computers, has today announced that it will meet its 2012-13 target of 18,500 tonnes of e-waste.

Wed 19/06/2013 02:47:51 / Read More »

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Smeg celebrates with E&S Trading, praises Winning Appliances

Smeg and Melbourne retailer E&S Trading dressed up in Mafioso gear and uncorked the champagne this week to celebrate a successful 12 months of trading. Meanwhile, Smeg is very impressed with its positioning at Winnings...

Wed 19/06/2013 03:35:23 / 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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Breville Sous Vide Supreme maximises cooking 'doneness', now with free grill

The machine uses a gentle cooking method where up to six pouches of vacuum sealed meats, seafood, vegetables or fruit can be placed into a water bath at a controlled temperature to provide proper 'doneness'.

Thu 20/06/2013 02:35:37 / Read More »

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Warmer weather a warning for retailers as seasonal slows

The Bureau of Meteorology says we can expect warmer than average days over Australia's north, south and west coasts this winter. While that's not great for seasonal appliance sales, one retailer says there are other factors at play.

Wed 12/06/2013 01:17:11 / Read More »

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The Great Debate: Front Loaders vs Top Loaders

One of the major questions that retailers are asked when a customer comes into the whitegoods department looking for a washing machine is, Front Loader or Top Loader? We ask two industry experts for their thoughts...

Thu 06/06/2013 12:57:15 / Read More »

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What is the best appliance brand in Australia?

ASKO

Breville

De'Longhi/Kenwood/Braun

Dyson

Electrolux

Fisher & Paykel

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Miele

Nespresso

Smeg

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High profile Geelong ex-Retravision closes after almost 80 years

Former Retravision Southern chairman Trevor Elsworthy has closed his Geelong electrical retailer after almost 80 years of trading. At its height, Elsworthy's was one of the biggest Retravision stores in the Southern group.

Thu 20/06/2013 01:47:07 / Read More »

Target changing slogan to emphasise cheap pricing

Mass merchant retailer Target has lodged a trademark application indicating a change of slogan to a stylised "get more. pay less". This news was first discovered by the excellent blog TMWatch.

Wed 19/06/2013 02:14:04 / Read More »

Cream of appliance industry gathers for a winning time at Winning Appliances

Winning Appliances officially opened its flagship showroom in Redfern, Sydney last week. Current.com.au was there to capture all of the action as the who's who of the Australian appliance industry gathered to celebrate.

Thu 01/01/1970 10:00:00 / Read More »

Winning Appliances embraces a new era of retail after exceptional year

Winning Group CEO John Winning has used the launch of his new appliance showroom to send a message to his competitors: we are entering a phase of "new retail" that is not based on either online or offline retailing.

Fri 14/06/2013 12:01:57 / Read More »