"Consumers vote, sales increase." But first you must enter.
Product of the Year's tagline is "Consumers vote, sales increase". But before marketers can sit back and watch the bar on the GfK chart become a skyscraper they must first compete.
Fri 26/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »GfK thanks electrical industry for winning radio ratings
GfK Retail & Technology claims it would not have won the radio ratings contract in Australia held by Nielsen for the last 66 years without the electrical retailing industry.
Wed 20/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »History made as tablets overtake notebooks; headphones best category
The lead up to Christmas 2012 was the first month in Australian history that the value of tablet sales exceeded notebook sales. This was driven by more the double the amount of tablets sold compared to notebook computers.
Wed 20/02/2013 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 »GfK Temax report: Small appliances offer a ray of light
Despite declines in the consumer electronics and IT categories of retail, GfK's quarterly Temax report has found that appliances are still bringing sales into retail stores.
Tue 27/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »GfK Temax report: CE and IT paint a grim picture for retailers
GfK has released its quarterly Temax report for the Australian electrical retail industry and, while it was a mixed picture, there were significant declines in the consumer electronics and IT categories.
Tue 27/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »GfK trends: Ultrathin PCs and the ubiquitous smartphone
Two of the biggest value and growth categories in consumer electronics - IT and telecommunications - have also seen the biggest changes in the past year, with interesting trends emerging, according to GfK's Temax report.
Wed 22/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Big quarter for vacuums and heaters, food prep and coffee slowing
Small appliance have become the boon category in the consumer electronics industry, with a cold start to winter increasing heater sales and the ever-reliable floorcare category continue to trade well, according to GfK.
Tue 21/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Sales Talk: Pro forma perfoming while price erosion is biting
In the second part of our Mid-Year Report Card series, we find out how ASKO Appliances' new pro forma model is going and gain insights into sales and trends from the managing director of GfK Australia.
Tue 07/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic reinvented as a whitegoods brand as AV sales diminish
Formerly a company best known for its home entertainment product, specifically plasma TVs, Panasonic is now selling more appliances than it is audio visual equipment.
Thu 14/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Intel backs Ultrabook innovation to prevent PC margin doom similar to TVs
Constant innovation in the notebook PC category will prevent price erosion and value decline, ensuring this segment does not replicate the catastrophe that has beset flat panel TVs over the last decade, according to Intel's local GM.
Wed 06/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Headphone sales skyrocket thanks to Bieber, Dre, Gaga and Co.
The continued popularity of premium, celebrity-branded headphones has seen this category skyrocket in value growth - up 46 per cent year-on-year, according to the latest TEMAX report from GfK.
Mon 28/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »'Rock-steady' major appliance category suffers slight value decline
There was a 6.3 per cent decline in value for the entire major domestic appliance sector during Q1 2012, compared to Q1 2011, though this was caused primarily due to inflated 2011 sales, according to the latest TEMAX report by GfK.
Mon 28/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Juicers and electric toothbrushes are strongest value performers, seasonal down
Juicers and dental care products are the heroes of the small appliance categories while cooling appliances are in steep decline, according to the latest TEMAX report by GfK.
Mon 28/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung switches focus to booming robot market with NaviBot S model
The popular technology in Samsung Galaxy-branded tablets and smartphones is now enhancing one of the most boorish chores in the house - vacuuming. We have all the stats from this high-growth category.
Fri 25/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »From $17,000 to $1,000: A Decade Of Plasma
The average cost of a plasma TV in 2003 was $10,156. Back then, plasma TVs ranked fifth on the list of Top Digital Product Categories. Plasma TVs is now number four on that list, though the average sales price has dropped 90 per cent to $1,030.
Tue 22/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »View from the top: Sunbeam small appliances are a sales winner
Sunbeam found success in small appliances last year, with the brand ranking number one in 14 of the categories in which it operates, both in sales value and volume.
Mon 05/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Oh my Bosch: Dishwashers prove a winner in GfK ratings
Bosch has cleaned up in the dishwashing category once again, with the European whitegoods manufacturer ranking first in GfK ratings for dishwasher unit sales and sales value in 2011.
Fri 03/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »GfK data in detail: What's happening in small and major appliances
GfK has released its Temax Index, offering retailers and suppliers an insight into how small appliances are performing, and offering a warning for the future of major appliances.
Thu 17/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »GfK data in detail: Smartphones surge, consumer electronics fall
It's a tale of two technologies - GfK has released its latest Temax index for Q3 2011, showing a 45 per cent rise in smartphone sales value, but a drop in CE that matches the decline in flat panels.
Wed 16/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Full HD driving DSLR sales, with smartphones barely competing
The increase in the number of DSLR models featuring Full HD video recording has contributed to further growth in the Australian digital camera market, with the much-vaunted threat of smartphones barely registering.
Thu 10/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Men's Shavers still cut it, while Male Trimmers see real growth: GfK
Men's Shavers are still the solid workhorse of the personal care category, bringing in almost $62 million over the past year, but Male Trimmers are the real booming category, with unit sales, value and ASPs all on the rise.
Tue 11/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Android smartphones soaring but price erosion cutting into revenues
Smartphone sales, especially of Android models, are currently booming, though price erosion is affecting the total revenue of the category, according to GfK Asia.
Thu 02/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Costco expansion to have severe consequences for traditional retailers
The expansion of US warehouse retailer Costco in New South Wales and the ACT is expected to have a significant effect on the pricing of brand name products. One expert has worked out that Costco's prices are 35% cheaper on average.
Wed 25/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »News Wrap: GfK predicts smartphone surge, Google's music video, online delivery
Smartphones, tablets and notebooks will all be hot in 2011 but online will affect bricks and mortar, Google has released a music video with some big names and a new website aims to cheapen delivery costs for online purchases.
Fri 13/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »News Wrap: Sony's GM hunt, AVG's new GM, wins for Sharp and Bosch
Toby Barbour has left Sony Australia, AVG has appointed a new GM with an interesting CV, Sharp has won some awards with amusing names and find out which category Bosch dominates.
Mon 09/05/2011 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 »IT and smartphones strong performers: GfK
While revenue for consumer electronics and small domestic appliances plummeted in 2010, the IT and telecoms sectors have performed strongly, according to the latest GfK figures. Read on to find out why.
Tue 22/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Consumer electronics steady but small appliances losing ground: GfK
A 21 per cent revenue decline in the last quarter of 2010 was reported in the small domestic appliances category - a worse fall than the consumer electronics category, which declined by 19 per cent, according to GfK.
Mon 21/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo talks up DS sales but refuses to answer price gouging questions
Nintendo Australia might be keen on getting free publicity to promote how popular its DS models are but it's not as eager to provide answers to these same consumers who make its consoles so popular.
Fri 18/02/2011 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 »Camera sales booming in the finals days before Christmas
The digital camera market is defying the naysayers Christmas predictions, with the broad category currently experiencing a bumper festive season, according to GfK data.
Mon 20/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Volta vacuums visage reinvigorated, plus new model released
Electrolux has sent its Volta range to the beautician, with the value-for-money brand receiving a facelift in the lead up to the crucial Christmas selling period. Plus, a new model has been released at a competitive price point.
Mon 29/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Style beats substance in instant vac market
Style and ergonomics are more important than battery life in the handstick vacuuming market, according to one leading supplier. This category is currently booming, with GfK figures showing strong growth.
Tue 09/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »3D TV sales booming with ASPs holding up: exclusive data
Sales in 3D TVs are providing retailers with new windows to profitability, and making up for price erosion in 2D TV sales, according to GfK Australia. Plus, we reveal just many 3D TVs have been sold since the technology first landed.
Mon 01/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »GfK confirms the TV market is in decline
In what has been described as a 'big wake-up call', GfK has confirmed that the Australian TV market is in "freefall".
Thu 02/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »JB Hi-Fi CEO doesn't trust competitors with internal data
In the second part of a one-on-one interview with new JB chief Terry Smart, Current.com.au looks at the retailer's relationship with market research institute, GfK.
Mon 07/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »The hits keep coming for HP
In a big week for Hewlett-Packard, the company has won a GfK No.1 Award just two days after launching its new printer range.
Fri 14/05/2010 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 »Launch of digital radio exceeds expectations
Commercial Radio Australia has released the first official data relating to the launch of digital radio in Australia. According to the CRA, the new technology has exceeded initial expectations.
Mon 22/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Remington continues to dominate hair care
Remington was recently awarded the GfK No. 1 Brand Award for 2009 in the Hair Care category, a title it has received every year since 2004. The supplier was also presented with the first separate award for Men's Grooming.
Thu 18/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Notebooks sales fly as digital imaging falls
According to GfK TEMAX results, the notebook market saw considerable growth in Q4 2009 due to a reduction in average prices and the launch of Windows 7. The news isn't as good for the digital imagining sector, which suffered a significant decline in value
Tue 16/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Panel TVs and set top boxes drive CE revenue
According to the latest GfK TEMAX report for Q4 2009, sales of flat panel TVs and set top boxes were up considerably compared to 2008. This has been reasoned on strong promotional activity in the lead up to Christmas.
Tue 16/02/2010 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 »Family games help video game industry soar in Australia
According to the IGEA and the latest results issued by GfK it seems the Australian video game industry has well and truly bucked the recession. The popularity of family games has been attributed to this growth.
Fri 22/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »PS3 sales outperform total video game industry
According to the latest GfK data, the Sony Playstation 3 experienced the largest growth in the industry in hardware unit sales for 2009. A total of 770,000 PS3 consoles are now in Australian homes.
Wed 20/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Flat panel TVs flying off the shelves
Flat panel TV sales are up a massive 40 per cent this Christmas, compared to the same period last year. This surge is part of an overall 6.5 per cent value growth year-on-year in the home entertainment categories.
Fri 18/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Hey big spender; Aussies splurge $13.8 billion on tech goods, so far
Australians spent their way out of recession while many countries in the developed world succumbed to fear of the global recession, putting less money back into the economy. The latest GfK TEMAX data shows a healthy local market, particularly in IT.
Tue 17/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Aussie video game sales flying in the lead up to Christmas
According to the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association, Australian video game sales are going exceptionally well and are expected to surpass the record 2008 figure of $2 billion.
Fri 06/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »GfK celebrates 75 year anniversary
German-based market research organisation, GfK, is celebrating its 75th year of operation. Originally established as a research institute with strong links to Nurnberg University, GfK has grown to become the world's fourth largest market research agency.
Mon 21/09/2009 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 »Nintendo DSi sells 30,000 units in Australia
According to independent research group Gfk Australia, the Nintendo DSi has sold over 30,000 units in Australia, as at 12 April 2009.
Tue 21/04/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux leads the market in whitegoods
Electrolux Home Products has raked in numerous GfK Number One Awards to reaffirm its position as the leading whitegoods manufacturer in Australia for 2008.
Thu 05/03/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville Group receives numerous GfK No. 1 Awards
The Breville Group has performed exceptionally well in this year's GfK Number One Awards receiving ten awards across various categories.
Thu 26/02/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »LG wins three GfK No. 1 awards
LG Electronics has been awarded three GfK Number One Awards, for achieving outstanding sales over 2008 and is now the leader in Home Theatre Systems, DVD Players, and Microwave Oven categories.
Mon 23/02/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Fisher and Paykel on top despite disappointing announcements
After a lacklustre week for the New Zealand-based major appliance company, Fisher and Paykel has received some good news by winning the GfK Number One Awards 2008 in two of its product categories.
Wed 18/02/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Video game sales grow a staggering 47 per cent in 2008
Despite troubling times in the world economy, the video game industry has shown remarkable growth, with sales increasing 47 per cent to almost $2 billion over 2008.
Tue 20/01/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Remington celebrate GfK No 1 award for Hair Care
Remington is proud to be the recipient of the GfK No 1. Haircare Brand in Australia award for 2007, presented at the recent Electrical Retailing Awards in Sydney.
Mon 14/04/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo announces 73,000 Wii sales over Christmas
Nintendo has announced it sold 133,691 DS handheld consoles and 73,318 Wii consoles over December, according to GfK figures released today.
Wed 30/01/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Philips claims market leadership in irons and shavers
Philips today announced that its range of irons and men's electric shavers achieved an increase in market share during September according to GfK data for the month.
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