Harvey Norman sales stabilise despite 'stubbornly' high Australian dollar
Total sales at Harvey Norman's Australian outlets stabilised during the third quarter of the 2013 financial year, increasing by 0.1 per cent, compared to the previous corresponding quarter.
Wed 17/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Australia performs poorly, Ireland improving in Harvey Norman global sales
Harvey Norman announced first quarter sales results for its global store network yesterday, with total sales in Australia falling by 11.5 per cent year-on-year: the poorest performance across the company.
Thu 08/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Improvement tipped for Harvey Norman's European operations, including Ireland
After years of negativity directed at Harvey Norman's international operations, specifically those in Europe, there are now signs of recovery and growth, according to company documents.
Thu 06/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman forecasts 40% drop in profits after weak sales
Harvey Norman has issued its preliminary sales results for the 2012 financial year, posting a 7 per cent drop in global sales. As a result, the company is predicting yearly profits to be 40 per cent - or $150 million - lower than last year.
Mon 06/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman Ireland restructures, 85 jobs at risk
Harvey Norman is set to close one store in its Irish retail network, with a further 3 stores in the Republic and Northern Ireland to be "reformatted" to focus on furniture and bedding categories. Up to 85 jobs are on the line due to the reshuffle.
Wed 11/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Despite poor performance, Harvey Norman won't leave Ireland: CEO
Despite reporting a EUR 23.3 million loss for the last financial year, the CEO of Harvey Norman's Irish subsidiary said the company's committment to the local market has not changed, and it plans to weather the financial storm.
Mon 16/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman sales down, with 10% pre-Christmas drop
Harvey Norman has released its financial results for the second half of 2011, posting a 2.9% decline in sales for July to September, and a 10.2% drop in the last 3 months of the year, compared to 2010.
Wed 29/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman slams gaming retailers for creating a "false economy"
The man responsible for Harvey Norman's gaming division has criticised Australia's "top three" gaming retailers, saying they keep product prices high to fund their trade-in market, leaving consumers "much worse off".
Thu 19/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman defends direct imports: 'consumers are demanding it'
Despite a history of rallying against online retailers, Harvey Norman launched its own direct import online store last year. The retailer has now come out to defend the move, saying it was a case of "if you can't beat them, join them".
Tue 17/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman MD criticises low value import "loophole"
The managing director of Harvey Norman, Katie Page, has criticised the Federal Government for not closing a GST "loophole" on online sales, despite the company launching a direct import website just one month ago.
Mon 16/01/2012 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 »Who is Harvey O'Norman? We have the answer
Gerry Harvey is in the press and trending on Twitter today after some amusing comments he made at Harvey Norman's AGM yesterday. We all know who Harvey Norman is - but do the Irish?
Wed 30/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Ireland woes to continue at Harvey Norman for at least three years
Harvey Norman's retail woes in Ireland are expected to continue for at least the next three years, according to a leading industry analyst.
Wed 31/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman posts modest sales increase
Harvey Norman Holdings Limited has today posted its annual sales results, with a total sales increase of 3.3 per cent, and a decrease in like for like sales of 2.8 per cent.
Wed 10/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger: Harvey Norman Ireland
Although there will be no growth in consumer spending during 2011, Harvey Norman Ireland will emerge successful from the current recession, according to CEO Blaine Callard.
Mon 20/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman ready to withstand a market shakeout: Ireland CEO
In the third instalment of Current.com.au's interview with Harvey Norman Ireland's CEO, Blaine Callard, we find out exactly how the Global Financial Crisis has impacted the retailer and how the bailout will affect the future.
Fri 17/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »'Yell and sell' gets 97 per cent brand recognition: Harvey Norman Ireland
Marketing and advertising is arguably the cornerstone of every thriving business, but can the same strategy translate success in different cultures, or does it require adaption? Ireland CEO speaks exclusively with Current.com.au.
Thu 16/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Green management can be overcome for Harvey Norman Ireland
In an exclusive interview with Harvey Norman Ireland's CEO, Current.com.au investigates why operations in Ireland went from enjoying buoyant growth in its early days, to recording a trading loss of $42 million in the last financial year.
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