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Retravision WA to take ownership of Perth store

CEO of Retravision WA, Paul Holt, has announced that the company's Rockingham shopfront will move from private proprietorship to company ownership at the start of May.

Thu 12/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Rick Hart sledges Harvey Norman "corporate raiders"

The man behind the embattled Rick Hart retail chain has gone on the attack against Harvey Norman, labelling the company as a group of "eastern states corporate raiders" that took the soul out of the Rick Hart brand.

Fri 12/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Extended trading hours finally get the go ahead in WA

Perth's retail sector is set to come into line with the rest of the country and extend its trading hours to late nights and Sundays.

Wed 23/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

WA EFTPOS skimmers take over $150k

There has been an update to the WA EFTPOS card skimming scam reported on Current.com.au yesterday, with police now confirming that an amount in excess of $150,000 has been stolen.

Fri 09/10/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Labor denies Perth retailers extended trading hours

Despite strong support from the community, the WA Labor Party has denied Perth retailers the opportunity to extend their trading hours. Leading retail bodies have slammed the decision claiming it would have given consumers more choice and created new jobs

Thu 20/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Perth residents want extended trading hours

According to Labor surveys the majority of Perth residents are opposed to the possibility of extending weekday trading hours, but a leading retail body's latest findings are drastically different.

Mon 17/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

That's 54 stores for Jaycar in total, and now four in WA

Jaycar Electronics has opened its 54th store in Rockingham, Western Australia in the Mandurah area, 70 km south of Perth. It is a 252 sqm store located at 1/61 Dixon Road and will be staffed by newcomers to the Jaycar brand.

Mon 17/11/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Q&A with James Dyson: Research, ideas and the treachery of copycats

In a special one-on-one interview with James Dyson, Current.com.au speaks to the man behind the brand to find out what goes into making a Dyson product, and why he takes it so personally when other brands copy his designs.

Tue 21/05/2013 09:34:37 / Read More »

PlayStation 4 unveiling is just for the squares

UnderCurrent has seen some vague and ridiculous product teaser videos in its time, but this new trailer for the PlayStation 4 certainly takes the cake.

Tue 21/05/2013 09:08:34 / 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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Miele co-owner talks about latest range coming at IFA 2013

Dr Reinhard Zinkann provides a preview of what the retailers and consumers can expect from Miele at the 2013 IFA exhibition and conference, to be held in Berlin in early September.

Mon 20/05/2013 02:35:27 / Read More »

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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 »

Retailers encouraged to learn more about changes to workplace relations

The Australian Retailers Association is holding Employment Relations Briefings in Sydney and Melbourne next week to educate retailers and staff on changes in the workplace relations field.

Thu 16/05/2013 02:25:47 / Read More »