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The Good Guys wins Roy Morgan Award for Customer Satisfaction

The Good Guys has beaten Ikea, Retravision, Dick Smith and Harvey Norman to win the Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Award for 2012 in the Furniture and Electrical Category.

Fri 22/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Aggressive discounting blamed for 25% drop in Harvey Norman profits

Harvey Norman Holdings has today announced a profit decline of almost 25 per cent for the nine months to 31 March 2012, compared with the previous corresponding period. Global sales were down 6.7 per cent during this period.

Thu 03/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Appliances Online CEO hits out at discounting rivals

John Winning, the founder of Appliances Online and the CEO of Winning Appliances and BigBrownBox, has hit out at the discounting strategy of his rival retailers, including several NARTA stablemates.

Thu 03/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Nikon Australia's five point response to the rise of the Grey Market

So pervasive is the threat of grey imports to Nikon, the manufacturer has provided a five point guide to why purchasing its products from authorised resellers instead of parallel importers.

Mon 21/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

90 years later, Whitfords is expanding and going online

The Whitfords store in Sydney has been in the family for almost a century. Next month, a new showroom will be opened and the retailer will commence online trading.

Mon 21/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Though mostly reasonable, JB NOW could lead to billshock in extreme cases

JB Hi-Fi's music streaming service, called JB NOW, should not have a major effect on home broadband quotas, though heavy usage on the upcoming smartphone app could lead to billshock in extreme cases.

Fri 09/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

JB Hi-Fi first retailer to sell new Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi only tablet

JB Hi-Fi is getting the first crack at selling the new Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi only tablet, with the new 32GB 10.1-inch tablet going on sale today for RRP $689.

Fri 01/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

FWA win doesn't prevent ARA and NRA going to war for the credit

In a special news report we look at the extraordinary claims and counterclaims between the two bodies charged with representing the retail industry. Pettiness, resentment and sabotage are all themes in this amazing story.

Wed 22/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

JB Hi-Fi looks to advance its online and in store payment process

JB Hi-Fi will enhance it's in store point of sale system by integrating it with its online payment processing system, which is delivered by financial services company ThinkSmart.

Fri 06/05/2011 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 »

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Top 10 Best Appliance Brands in Australia

Across the appliance spectrum, a number of brands stand out as having higher recognition, a better reputation, a greater share of voice and all the other abstractions that conflate to become brand equity. What brand will be #1?

Wed 22/05/2013 03:48:15 / Read More »

Magellan offering free Summit Series maps and discount on eXplorist range

Magellan has announced a promotions program to support its eXplorist range of personal navigation devices. The offers involve free maps and a discount off the RRP.

Wed 22/05/2013 01:17:29 / Read More »

Xbox One promises live TV viewing, but will it work in Australia?

At the launch of the new Xbox One console overnight, Microsoft spent serious time showing off a new "TV on Xbox" feature. But despite the flashy demonstrations, details on how it would work outside the US were thin on the ground.

Wed 22/05/2013 12:20:17 / 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 11:50:16 / Read More »

Myer's gastropodous growth continues, omnichannel still a focus

Department store Myer, a bedrock for the small appliance categories, has achieved its fourth straight quarter of comparable sales growth, registering a 0.4 per cent uptick for the third quarter of FY2013.

Wed 22/05/2013 11:53:34 / Read More »

Kmart recalls electric air pump due to severe shock risk

Kmart has recalled a 240-volt electric air pump, designed for domestic use, due to a fault that may cause severe electric shocks in affected products.

Tue 21/05/2013 03:15:26 / Read More »
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Launch of LG Ultra HD and Curved OLED proves brand is 'category captain'

LG Electronics today unveiled its 2013 range of television products, including a Curved OLED TV, new Ultra HD models in smaller sizes at more affordable price points, and new LED LCD and plasma TVs.

Wed 01/05/2013 04:55:02 / Read More »

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Inside the HIA Sydney Home Show: Image Gallery

While the builders and specifiers were out in force at the HIA Sydney Home Show today, there were also plenty of appliance brands showing off their wares.

Fri 17/05/2013 01:07:32 / 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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Sunbeam and Breville competing to catch the MICE crowd

The Melbourne International Coffee Expo, being held this week, will see a highly charged, caffeinated battle of the brands as Sunbeam and Breville compete for the attention of coffee snobs, coffee lovers and coffee casuals.

Tue 21/05/2013 09:48:12 / Read More »

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Sunbeam turning beds into the Bahamas in radio spot

Sunbeam is electrifying the airwaves this week to promote its Sleep Perfect heated blanket range, buying media across the leading FM channels in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Tue 21/05/2013 09:37:29 / Read More »

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Top 10 Best Appliance Brands in Australia

Across the appliance spectrum, a number of brands stand out as having higher recognition, a better reputation, a greater share of voice and all the other abstractions that conflate to become brand equity. What brand will be #1?

Wed 22/05/2013 03:48:15 / Read More »

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What is the best appliance brand in Australia?

ASKO

Breville

De'Longhi/Kenwood/Braun

Dyson

Electrolux

Fisher & Paykel

Fujitsu General

Miele

Nespresso

Smeg

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Myer's gastropodous growth continues, omnichannel still a focus

Department store Myer, a bedrock for the small appliance categories, has achieved its fourth straight quarter of comparable sales growth, registering a 0.4 per cent uptick for the third quarter of FY2013.

Wed 22/05/2013 11:53:34 / Read More »

Furniture the standout as Radio Rentals reports strong results

Thorn Group Limited, parent company of Radio Rentals, today announced its full year results, with the group reporting an 8 per cent increase in revenues, and healthy growth thanks to the furniture category and new Apple products.

Tue 21/05/2013 10:13:56 / Read More »

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 01:22:39 / Read More »

Waitrose moves a step closer to Australian launch, John Lewis to follow?

Leading British supermarket chain Waitrose is making tentative plans to enter the Australian market, at least in some capacity, prompting speculation that department store John Lewis could be following.

Fri 17/05/2013 10:11:55 / Read More »