Articles with tag john-winning

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Online retailers leading price wars in appliances and electronics

Harvey Norman has the highest advertised prices for whitegoods while Appliances Online is consistently the cheapest. This and other insights are revealed in a report published by Credit Suisse.

Mon 29/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Winning at killing managementspeak

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a manager managing a company must be in need of some managementspeak. That is why UnderCurrent was thrilled to read the latest post on John Winning's winning blog.

Wed 27/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Winning Appliances cuts the ribbon on new Indooroopilly store

After purchasing the former Ron Handley Retravision store in Indooroopilly last year and renovating to create a new showroom space, Winning Appliances has officially opened its newest Queensland store.

Mon 18/02/2013 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 »

Different accents, same sale: Winnings CEO talks Australian retail

The new CEO of Winning Appliances - formerly of furniture chain La-Z-Boy in Texas - has spoken to Current.com.au about his expectations for the job, the similarities between furniture and whitegoods, and what customers really want.

Mon 19/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Winning Appliances appoints new CEO, all the way from Texas

Winning Appliances has turned to US furniture company La-Z-Boy to find its newest CEO, with Winning Group CEO John Winning saying the new recruit's extensive sales experience will be "invaluable" to the Winnings business.

Wed 24/10/2012 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 »

Perfect appliance storm of Facebook, customer service and $50,000

John Winning, the founder and CEO of Appliances Online, has offered a rare insight into how he turned a $50,000 grant from his family into the country's most successful online appliance retailer.

Tue 06/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Appliances Online CEO hits out at group buying sites and business model

Appliances Online CEO John Winning has come out swinging today at group buying sites. Never one to pull punches, Winning has labelled group buying a "fad" that won't be around for long.

Tue 28/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

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A Paragon of point of sale: Samsung's "huge investment" in retail

Samsung has big plans for retail this year, with a new point of sale concept rolling out into stores across Australia. Current sat down with Samsung's VP of consumer electronics to find out why the brand is investing so heavily in the last three feet.

Fri 24/05/2013 03:32:31 / Read More »

Tell us about your upcoming event!

After two years of embarrassing inactivity, we're starting to take our Events page seriously. Get in touch if you are organising or attending an event, conference or trade show of relevance to the industry.

Fri 24/05/2013 02:16:13 / Read More »

Pour some sugar in me: Drinking coffee the glam rock way

After nights spent slashing through mad guitar solos and defenestrating TVs in Las Vegas, every true rock star needs a pick me up in the morning. And UnderCurrent has just the thing to do the trick...

Fri 24/05/2013 11:02:01 / Read More »

A taste of Modena in Sydney: First look at the new Glem Gas showroom

Glem Gas has opened a sleek new showroom in Sydney, with plenty of space to showcase the 2013 Glem and Emilia appliance ranges, as well as a dedicated demonstration kitchen for getting hands on with the Italian products.

Fri 24/05/2013 10:26:07 / Read More »

The most out-there, unusual and eye-catching coffee machines at MICE

There's no better place to observe some unusual appliance designs that at a trade show. Here are our picks for the most eye-catching coffee machines from the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE).

Fri 24/05/2013 09:58:12 / Read More »

Breville unveils world first Oracle manual automatic coffee machine

A machine that combines the customisable functionality of a solo traditional with the simplicity of an automatic: that was the goal of Breville's design team several years ago, and today it has been achieved with the unveiling of the Oracle.

Thu 23/05/2013 12:20:06 / Read More »
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AUDIO VISUAL NEWS READ ALL ARTICLES

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 »

COOKING APPLIANCES NEWS READ ALL ARTICLES

A taste of Modena in Sydney: First look at the new Glem Gas showroom

Glem Gas has opened a sleek new showroom in Sydney, with plenty of space to showcase the 2013 Glem and Emilia appliance ranges, as well as a dedicated demonstration kitchen for getting hands on with the Italian products.

Fri 24/05/2013 10:26:07 / Read More »

PERSONAL CARE NEWS READ ALL ARTICLES

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 »

SMALL APPLIANCES NEWS READ ALL ARTICLES

Pour some sugar in me: Drinking coffee the glam rock way

After nights spent slashing through mad guitar solos and defenestrating TVs in Las Vegas, every true rock star needs a pick me up in the morning. And UnderCurrent has just the thing to do the trick...

Fri 24/05/2013 11:02:01 / 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 »

WHITEGOODS NEWS READ ALL ARTICLES

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 »

Poll

What is the best appliance brand in Australia?

ASKO

Breville

De'Longhi/Kenwood/Braun

Dyson

Electrolux

Fisher & Paykel

Fujitsu General

Miele

Nespresso

Smeg

Other


RETAIL NEWS

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 »