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Avoid dishwasher washing with an Omega compact (and some cleaning tips)

Consumers buy dishwashers so they don't have to wash the dishes but what happens when you need to clean your dishwasher? Darren Sharvell, from Omega at Shriro, has some helpful tips for retailers to share with consumers.

Fri 26/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Ilve distributor Eurolinx set to relaunch De Dietrich cooking brand "this year"

After De Dietrich was shelved in Australia by former distributor Shriro Australia, Eurolinx - the Australian and New Zealand distributor of Ilve Appliances - has confirmed it will be bringing De Dietrich back to Australia "later this year".

Mon 18/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Blanco brand and sales managers depart Shriro

Two members of the Blanco team Shriro Australia inherited from Hagemeyer Brands Australia have departed the organisation.

Tue 20/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Shriro opens showroom with jumping castles, opera and a touch of Brazil

Shriro Australia opened its new showroom for Omega, Blanco and Everdure in Sydney overnight, with a jumping castle for the kids, barely-there Brazilian dancing for the adults and plenty of talk about growth.

Fri 16/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Shriro exits De Dietrich brand, clears stock at unbelievable prices

Shriro Australia has confirmed it has stopped distributing the premium French major appliance brand De Dietrich and is running out its remaining stock via a Grays Online sale at drastically reduced prices.

Tue 09/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

The new Omega: strategy, design and the ideal customer

Following its official brand relaunch last month, Omega sat down with Current.com.au to talk about its new product strategy and identifying the kinds of consumers perfectly suited to the Omega brand.

Thu 05/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Bumper July issue of Appliance Retailer packed with insights and exclusives

The July 2012 issue of Appliance Retailer magazine is now available - and it's packed with great features and stories.

Wed 04/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Smeg issues rebuttal to Omega's launch claims

Smeg Australia managing director Andrew Cronin has issued a short statement in response to several claims made about the relationship between Smeg and Omega during the brands' time together at Hagemeyer.

Fri 08/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Omega and Smeg conflict lingers at official relaunch to Star-struck retailers

Marquee nightclub at The Star casino in Sydney was awash with retailer logos last night as Shriro Australia officially relaunched the Omega appliance brand. Somewhat surprisingly, a lot of the presentation focused on Smeg.

Wed 06/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Panasonic providing 16,244 pieces of Olympic equipment as it seeks World Peace

In addition to outlining how Panasonic will record and project the action from the 2012 London Olympics, the Japanese company has also outlined its vision for World Peace.

Thu 31/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Asko appoints former Hagemeyer employee to state sales role

Asko Appliances Australia has announced the appointment of former Hagemeyer Brands Australia national sales manager, Garth Hickey, as the company's new state sales manager for NSW.

Sun 15/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Shriro appoints new sales agent for Omega, Blanco & De Dietrich

Shriro Australia - owner of the Omega, Omega Altise, Blanco and De Dietrich brands - has announced the appointment of Prime Industries as the sales agent for its Home Appliances division, as well as a new showroom for the Canberra area.

Mon 27/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Hagemeyer Appliances restructures into four new divisions

The new era of Hagemeyer Appliances as owned by Shriro is taking shape, with general manager Gavan McKenna today revealing that from 1 January 2012, the business will be restructured into four divisions, each with a new Divisional Manager.

Wed 16/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Shriro Australia restructures, JVC handover on track

In an internal announcement to staff yesterday, Shiro Australia said it had restructured its workforce, with redundancies from the company's appliance division, while the successful redeployment of 20 staff members was also revealed.

Tue 15/11/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Omega dishwashers challenge you to a DualZone

Omega has launched a new range of dishwashers with different settings to minimise water and energy use, including the DualZone function that washes top and bottom racks separately.

Tue 27/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Staff changes announced as Shriro completes purchase of Hagemeyer

Shriro CEO Mike Westrup has confirmed the purchase of Hagemeyer Brands Australia has been completed. Westrup also confirmed a number of significant staff changes.

Fri 05/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Nespresso welcomes ex Samsung pro to new commercial manager role

John Ciaglia has joined Nespresso as its new B2C commercial manager, replacing George Garrop, who has transferred to Nespresso's South Korea division.

Tue 19/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

News Wrap: Netgear's range extender, iiNet's milestone, rugby league exposure

Extend your home network with Netgear, iiNet hits up Gosford for a milestone announcement, overcome anxiety by getting a new credit card (?) and several brands benefiting from rugby league signage deals.

Thu 16/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

UPDATE: Omega and Smeg dishwasher product recall

A 2004 recall of Omega and Smeg branded dishwashers has been re-released today due to "a number of fires caused by the faulty dishwashers," according to the ACCC.

Wed 01/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Hagemeyer outsources NZ distribution for Blanco and Omega

Endurance Distributors is set to take over the New Zealand distribution of Hagemeyer Appliances brands Blanco and Omega.

Mon 16/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

After 20 years, Hagemeyer to implement new logistics system, QuickStep chosen

Hagemeyer Brands Australia is implementing a new software system to manage its distribution and logistics, with Lawson QuickStep replacing the incumbent 20-year-old system.

Mon 04/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Hagemeyer conference a victory for unity

Hagemeyer held its national conference in Wollongong earlier this month, with CEO Mark Bilton reporting that this gathering was a successful if intense three days.

Fri 18/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Gerry Harvey calls for more taxes, but suppliers and consumers disagree

Harvey Norman chairman Gerry Harvey's call for taxation on overseas purchases has not received total support, with others in the industry calling for a different approach.

Wed 24/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Omega sets new kitchen trend

Omega has launched a new range of kitchen appliances that move away from the ubiquity of stainless steel.

Fri 15/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Hagemeyer sells Smeg brand back to Smeg Italy

Hagemeyer Brands Australia has sold the Smeg brand back to Smeg S.p.A Italy. This news comes just weeks after Hagemeyer revealed it was separating the Smeg and Omega businesses.

Thu 14/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Omega and Smeg to separate, with Hagemeyer restructuring its brands

Hagemeyer Brands Australia is set to restructure its brands, with Omega and Smeg to separate, and the former realigned under the MEA brand portfolio.

Thu 22/07/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Appliance brands well represented at DesignEx

DesignEx will be hitting Sydney next week, with a number of appliance brands exhibiting their most styling wares to the industry, architects and the media.

Thu 15/04/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

A new direction for Smeg Appliances

After a successful 2009 season, Smeg Appliances is starting 2010 with a bang by aligning itself with several key events around the country.

Mon 08/03/2010 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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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 »