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 12:00:00 / Read More »He did it! Gerry Harvey correctly predicted that he would beat you
UnderCurrent is a real history buff so it greatly appreciates Harvey Norman helping to plug the gaps in the potted history of that great famous retail brand.
Thu 11/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »UnderCurrent's seven classic commercials from a simpler time
Here is a collection to stir the memories and remind us of a time when Clive Peeters sold beds, technology came to Queensland, video cameras weighed a tonne and digital watches cost $2.
Tue 09/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »He may not beat Rupert, but Gerry's doing fine
UnderCurrent thinks today might just be the day for Harvey Norman employees to be asking for a pay rise, with the company's co-founder and chairman Gerry Harvey being named on the BRW Rich Bosses List for 2013.
Thu 04/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman sales crumble, profits tumble
Despite talking up the strength of its property portfolio, Harvey Norman posted a dismal slide in its half-yearly results yesterday, with sales down 8 per cent in Australia, and profits falling almost 40 per cent.
Fri 01/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman enticing newsletter subscribers, omnichannel sales with $5 voucher
Harvey Norman is currently offering a $5 discount to all consumers who sign up for the company's email newsletter. The discount can only be used on purchases made through Harvey Norman's online store.
Wed 20/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Kids are wasting their lives on games and "leisure computers": Gerry Harvey
The symbolic figurehead of Australian electrical retail, Gerry Harvey, has spoken out about the increasing numbers of children spending leisure time on computers, saying it is "one of the great tragedies with youth".
Wed 06/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Mouthing Off - The 2012 Quotes of the Year
Dyson, Apple, Sony, Kenwood, Retravision and Betta all provided fodder for copy writers in 2012 with some interesting, insightful and, at times, incendiary comments.
Wed 19/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Gerry Harvey knew nothing of LG event but he loves the TV
Harvey Norman executive chairman Gerry Harvey didn't know anything about the event LG publicised to take place at the Harvey Norman Caringbah store on Friday 30 November 2012.
Sat 01/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »UPDATED: Harvey Norman totally rejects LG's event cancellation story
Harvey Norman and LG Electronics have very different versions of events regarding an event that may or may not have been planned to celebrate the sale of the first LG Ultra HD TV in Australia.
Fri 30/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Gerry Harvey to sell first $16,000 LG Ultra HD TV in Caringbah
LG's first UD TV sale will be processed tomorrow by Gerry Harvey at Harvey Norman Caringbah, in Sydney's south. The first sale is expected to be transacted at around 11am - Current.com.au understands a buyer has alread been lined up.
Thu 29/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Interest-ing payment terms for JB Hi-Fi's new RentSmart service
JB Hi-Fi has launched a new electronics rental program called RentSmart. Products available for renting through the JB website include computers, tablets, smartphones, cameras, accessories and hi-fi equipment.
Mon 26/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman gears up for Windows 8 with help from Gerry
Gerry Harvey himself will be on hand to sell the first copy of Windows 8 to one lucky customer in Sydney tomorrow night, as part of a big in-store promotion to drive sales and demand for the new software.
Wed 24/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Millionaires square off: Gerry Harvey vs Alan Jones
Gerry Harvey is more used to going into bat for his friends in the Millionaires Club but this week he pulled Harvey Norman's ads from Jones's show following the broadcaster's remarks about the late John Gillard.
Fri 05/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Collapsed retailers the cause and remedy of Gerry Harvey's woes
The closing down sales conducted by the receivers of collapsed retailers have created unprecedented price erosion, leading to a 31.6 per cent decline in Harvey Norman profit. There's optimism, however, as fewer retailers means less competition.
Fri 31/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Gerry Harvey predicts closures for former Rick Hart stores
Following the release of grim sales figures yesterday, the head of Harvey Norman has warned that the company may be forced to close several former Rick Hart stores under its ownership, due to poor performance.
Tue 07/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Important State of Origin industry news, and a plug for LG TVs
The New South Wales VB Blues are playing the Queensland XXXX Maroons tonight in Game One of the Harvey Norman State Of Origin brought to you by Fujifilm at Etihad Stadium. And to think people say sport is now all about the money.
Wed 23/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Historic day for TV industry as first recycling station opens
Today marks an historic moment in the 56-year history of television in Australia, with the first recycling station now accepting end-of-life TVs, as well as PC hardware and peripherals.
Tue 15/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »In defence of 'price gouging'
COMMENT: Consumers are wrong to accuse suppliers of price gouging while Government MPs should stop adding to retailers' woes and start acting to help them through the economic downturn.
Fri 23/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »The "store of the future": DJs outlines its plans for online retail
Despite company profits falling 20% over the last 6 months, David Jones has outlined a bold new plan for expanding its "Omni Channel Retail" offering. So what will the new online strategy involve, and will it save the department store?
Fri 23/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Gerry Harvey slams online retail, mining taxes and politicians
Harvey Norman chairman Gerry Harvey has used an interview on ABC TV's Lateline to declare online trade irrelevant, criticise the mining tax as irrelevant and to promote his company's pro-Australian made furniture policy.
Tue 20/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Gerry Harvey's employees tell him he's right up there with e-commerce
Although Gerry Harvey admits to having doubts about whether he was in touch with the modern retailing reality, even to the point of seeking counsel, he ultimately decided he was still at the vanguard.
Mon 19/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »At Harvey Norman, the customer is always in the middle
Amongst the pages and pages of information submitted by Harvey Norman to the Australian Securities Exchange this week was an interesting graphic...
Fri 02/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »'I could buy them, but I don't want to': Harvey talks down failed competitors
Following the release of Harvey Norman's profit results yesterday, Gerry Harvey has spoken about the difficulties the consumer electronics retail sector is facing, some of which have proven too much for the company's competitors.
Thu 01/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Gerry Harvey retains faith in struggling Harvey Norman franchisee system
Although Harveys' franchise system's profit before tax has dropped by 36.5 per cent year-on-year, Gerry Harvey said it is still "the most viable option to endure the current downturn in the retail sector".
Wed 29/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey halts Australian store openings in favour of overseas expansion
In light of the current retail climate, Gerry Harvey has said there is "no incentive" to open new Harveys stores in Australia. Instead, the focus will shift towards the profitable overseas market.
Mon 09/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »You've won me Harvey! An exercise in advertising and eyebrows
While many criticised Harvey Norman for being slow to go online, it's worth remembering that the company has been in bricks and mortar for decades - as this classic ad from the 80s proves.
Thu 08/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Gerry Harvey talks up overseas store expansion, criticises tech fans
Harvey Norman will have 50 stores in Malaysia and will be a force in both North and South America in 10 years time - so says chairman Gerry Harvey.
Wed 30/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »'No trade off for franchisees': Harvey Norman talks up online venture
Harvey Norman has gone online - but what exactly does it mean for the company's franchisees and everyday punters? Current spoke to the head of Harvey Norman's Computers' Division to find out.
Tue 29/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Appliances Online CEO reveals startling insight into business success
The boss of Appliances Online, CEO John Winning, has offered a rare insight into the business success of the retail website he founded in 2005. This information would please Harvey Norman, which launched its own online site last week.
Mon 28/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman announces yearly results with profits up 9%
Harvey Norman Holdings Limited released its annual results today, reporting a net profit after tax of $252.26 million for the 2011 financial year - up 9 per cent on 2010.
Tue 30/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Rick Hart sledges Harvey Norman "corporate raiders"
The man behind the embattled Rick Hart retail chain has gone on the attack against Harvey Norman, labelling the company as a group of "eastern states corporate raiders" that took the soul out of the Rick Hart brand.
Fri 12/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Good news for Gerry as report recommends more online GST
The Australian Government Productivity Commission issued a draft report today, providing "in-principle" support for the introduction of GST on imports below $1,000, but ultimately rejecting the measure as inefficient...for the time being.
Thu 04/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Best western lover Gerry Harvey tries his hand at Sociology
Harvey Norman chairman Gerry Harvey has lauded Sydney's western suburbs residents the best in the city.
Wed 22/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Conroy points to low complaint rate to defend Set-Top Box scheme
Senator Stephen Conroy is once again heralding the success of the Federal Government's Household Assistant Scheme, despite recent criticisms from retailers.
Fri 20/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Conroy releases set top box fact sheet in bid to silence all his critics
The Minister responsible for the set top box handout, Senator Stephen Conroy, has today released a set of "Facts" to support the $350 average cost, concerns regarding the safety of the operation and the installation process.
Fri 13/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Government challenges Gerry Harvey to back up them fighting words
Communications Minister Senator Stephen Conroy has challenged Gerry Harvey to put his money - or at least claims of saving money - where his mouth is.
Fri 13/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Gerry Harvey outlines online model, no longterm guarantees for franchisees
Gerry Harvey has revealed that the Harvey Norman online sales initiative will mirror The Good Guys' venture, with centralised online sales then processed through the nearest geographical franchisee.
Wed 27/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Gerry Harvey set to "cannibalise" his stores with online trade
Harvey Norman is set to join retail rivals JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys and Bing Lee by starting online trading within the next 12 months. Chairman Gerry Harvey used the word 'cannibalise' to describe its possible effect.
Wed 30/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Gerry Harvey backs away from GST campaign, but he's not lost yet
Gerry Harvey is now distancing himself from the furore surrounding the targeted advertising awareness campaign to implement a tax on overseas purchases under $1,000.
Mon 10/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »A win for Gerry Harvey as Government inquiry into e-trading announced
Just weeks after Gerry Harvey called for a more protectionist Government stance on online retailing, a cabal of Ministers have announced an inquiry into the future of Australian retail.
Mon 20/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman and Myer to go offshore for some Chinese Democracy
Two of Australia's most famous retailers are set to open online stores based in China in response to the online retailers currently making inroads into traditional sales.
Mon 06/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Listed retailer wrap: Every Thorn has a rose
On the back of a solid profit announcement and the news that it is offloading its BigBrownBox online retail website, Thorn Group has had the best week amongst the seven major listed retailers.
Fri 26/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Feedback galore on Gerry Harvey wanting online taxation
UPDATED: The debate this week concerning taxation on overseas purchases, instigated by Harvey Norman chairman Gerry Harvey, has lead to a record response from Current.com.au readers. Here is a selection from across the industry and consumers.
Fri 26/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Online retailers slam Gerry Harvey's comments: 'get your head out of the sand'
Online retailers are up in arms over Gerry Harvey's request for GST on online goods purchased overseas for under $1,000, calling the proposition "ridiculous".
Thu 25/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Government 'turning a blind eye' to online tax: Retravision
Gerry Harvey has found a friend in his crusade for taxation on online purchases, with the CEO of another retailer agreeing that there should be more done to protect traditional retailers.
Wed 24/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Retail body slams Gerry Harvey
The Australian Retailers Association has criticised retail giant Gerry Harvey for being arrogant and lackadaisical after he recently laughed off the concerns of small retailers around the country.
Tue 15/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman shareholders refuse executive pay rise
Following weaker than expected third quarter sales results, the board of Harvey Norman last week again surprised the industry by scrapping a proposed share options package for six of its executive directors.
Tue 27/04/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Proposed $9.5 million pay rise for Harvey Norman execs
According to its recent announcement to the ASX, Harvey Norman will hold an 'Extraordinary General Meeting' on 30 April 2010 to approve the issue of 17,500,000 fully paid ordinary shares to six of the companies executive directors.
Wed 24/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Gerry Harvey credits franchises for huge profit increase
Harvey Norman has reported a considerable increase in profit before tax: almost 50 per cent. Gerry Harvey singled out the franchise operations for particular acclaim.
Fri 26/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Industry accuses government of stalling on e-waste recycling
The consumer electronics industry, both suppliers and retailers, stand ready to offer their help in establishing a national e-waste recycling scheme, but are being hamstrung by "embarrassing" government inaction, said industry heavy hitters.
Wed 04/06/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Interest rate rise not necessary, says ARA
Falling consumer confidence is likely to slow demand in late February and March whether the RBA raises interest rates tomorrow or not, according to the Australian Retailers Association, but consumer electronics retailers may not need to worry.
Mon 04/02/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman going 'from strength to strength', Gerry tells AGM
Harvey Norman chairman Gerry Harvey today told the retailer's Annual General Meeting he expects first-half financial year profits to grow between 25 and 35 per cent over the same period last financial year, confirming the group's continued performance.
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