Sony Australia's former after sales service contractor in liquidation, $3m debt
UPDATED: The company Sony Australia contracted to handle its after sales service, Infoteam Asia, has been placed in voluntary liquidation with debts exceeding $3 million. The company also repaired Netgear products.
Wed 12/06/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Dick Smith apologises for incorrect offer, refuses to honour cheap price
Dick Smith Electronics has written to its customers apologising for advertising a 32GB MicroSD memory card for only $8. It will not be honouring this price as it has a Term absolving it for honouring any offer.
Fri 08/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Wesfarmers results wrap: How the major retailers performed
Results reporting season continues with Wesfarmers today releasing sales figures for Target, Kmart, Bunnings and Officeworks. It was a mixed bag - Current.com.au takes a look at the performances across the board.
Thu 14/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Wesfarmers steady, but electrical and technology categories stall
Wesfarmers has released its half-yearly sales results for Bunnings, Target, Kmart, Officeworks and Coles. All businesses saw modest growth, but the company has flagged issues in the technology and electrical categories.
Wed 30/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Wesfarmers partners with DHL to set up e-waste collection at Officeworks
DHL has signed up Wesfarmers as its latest partner in the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme. As well as working with Target and Kmart for e-cycling, DHL will also set up e-waste collection at Officeworks sites nationally.
Wed 31/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Wesfarmers starts the new financial year with moderate growth
Wesfarmers released its first quarter results for the new financial year today, with Bunnings, Officeworks, Target, Kmart and Coles all showing moderate levels of growth.
Thu 25/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Wesfarmers results breakdown: Bunnings, Officeworks, Target and Kmart
Following the release of Wesfarmers' group financial results today, Current.com.au takes a look at the best performers and the company's analysis of the year.
Thu 16/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Wesfarmers sales results show modest gains here, stagnation there
Wesfarmers released its yearly sales results today, with the company's home improvement and supermarket businesses growing by 6 per cent. However, Officeworks saw only modest growth, Kmart stayed flat, and Target declined.
Thu 26/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »UPDATED: Kodak and Officeworks plan market domination with partnership extension
Kodak and Officeworks have today announced an extension of their retail print partnership. The new "multi-year" agreement applies to all 137 Officeworks stores and will compete primarily with Harvey Norman's Fujifilm offering.
Mon 18/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Wesfarmers sees modest sales growth despite Target's slip
Wesfarmers - the parent company of Bunnings, Officeworks, Target, Kmart and Coles - announced its third quarter retail sales results today, reporting modest growth in all its main businesses, aside from Target.
Tue 24/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »The breakdown: How Wesfarmers' big 4 electrical retailers are faring
Following the announcement of Wesfarmers' half yearly results, Current takes a close look at the companies' electrical retailers: Officeworks, Target, Kmart and Bunnings.
Thu 16/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Bunnings sales are up, but Masters is seeing bigger growth
The Bunnings hardware chain saw a 6.8% increase in sales over the last six months, but the retailer was outstripped by its biggest competitor, Masters, which posted a 16.4% jump in sales figures over the same period.
Thu 02/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retailers and channel recognised at Logitech awards night
Dick Smith, JB H-Fi and Bing Lee were amongst the winners at Logitech's Alto Awards in Sydney last night. Logitech holds these awards annually to recognise and thank its retail and channel partners.
Fri 28/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Nespresso Lattissima dances into stores and hearts at gala launch
Nespresso's key retail partners descended on Cafe Sydney last night for the one-of-a-kind launch of the Lattissima machine by De'Longhi.
Thu 18/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Direct to TV: McTiVia offers smarter Smart TV with wireless device
Inspire Technology has today launched the McTiVia - a device that streams content from a PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone directly to the TV.
Wed 15/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Brother clinches customers with eco friendly cash back promotion
Brother is promoting its world first A3 capable multi function centres with a cash back offer of up to $100, which can be donated to Earthwatch.
Mon 23/08/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Huge growth at Kmart and Target
Wesfarmers has just released its half yearly results for the period ending 31 December 2009. Kmart and Target demonstrated the biggest improvement in the company's retail sector with EBIT increasing 105.3 per cent and 29.8 per cent respectively.
Fri 19/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Livescribe encourages app development for Smartpen
Livescribe has kicked off a global developer competition to encourage people to create new and exciting apps for its Pulse Smartpen. Over US $10,000 in prizes are up for grabs, as well as the chance to have your own app on the Livescribe Application store
Thu 10/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »The Smartpen is mightier than the sword
Livescribe Inc has released a new Application Store to extend the functionality of its Pulse Smartpen beyond its core functionality of recording and linking audio to handwriting. Apps vary from games and entertainment to travel and education.
Wed 25/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Wesfarmers net profit up 44% to over $1.5 billion
Wesfarmers has reported very successful results for the full FY08/09 period registering dramatic increases in net profit and revenue as Coles, Bunnings, Target, Kmart and Officeworks performed exceedingly well.
Fri 21/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Internet phone company announces new chairman
According to the ASX, Freshtel Holdings, the internet telephone company which distributes its VoIP products through retailers like JB Hi-Fi, Clive Peeters, Bing Lee, Office Works and Radio Rentals, has appointed a new non-executive director and chairman.
Fri 22/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Kodak to supply photo labs to 118 Officeworks stores nationally
Kodak has signed an agreement with Officeworks to supply all of its stores with its new Adaptive Picture Exchange (APEX) dry photo-labs and associated Picture Kiosk order stations by April 2009.
Tue 09/12/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »
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