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Apple defends local retail pricing at Parliamentary Inquiry

The MD of Apple Australia has taken to the stand in Canberra for the House Committee Inquiry into IT Pricing, saying that Australian Apple prices differ to global prices due to variables in foreign currency and unique local costs.

Fri 22/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Intel backs Ultrabook innovation to prevent PC margin doom similar to TVs

Constant innovation in the notebook PC category will prevent price erosion and value decline, ensuring this segment does not replicate the catastrophe that has beset flat panel TVs over the last decade, according to Intel's local GM.

Wed 06/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Retravision coverage dominates May's most read stories

Although there was interest in the collapse of Game retail stores, the relaunching of WOW! Sight & Sound and the Design Award finalists, none of these stories could break Retravision's Beatles-esque hold on the Top 5.

Mon 04/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Panasonic launches 23 new TVs: passive 3D, BigPond Movies & Quickflix

Panasonic Australia today unveiled its 2012 range of plasma and LED LCD TVs, with 23 models across both technologies. Features of selected products include active and passive 3D, improved internet connectivity and a greater focus on design.

Wed 11/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Panasonic and Sharp launch new flat panel TVs

Panasonic has announced the arrival of its "best-ever Viera TV" today offering consumers the opportunity to watch all the sports they can dream of. Joining the fun is Sharp, which has launched a new Aquos LCD TV.

Wed 17/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

IPTV relegates 3D as Panasonic launches Smart Viera platform on 26 new TVs

IPTV has now fully eclipsed 3D as Panasonic's key television technology, with all 26 new models in the Panasonic range containing some form of internet connectivity.

Wed 11/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

LCD totally dominating TV market, but 3D plasma much more competitive

Australians purchased just over 3 million flat panel TVs during 2010, 3 per cent of which were 3D units. We've got the breakdown on how many were sold, LCD v Plasma and an interesting 3D trend.

Fri 25/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Changhong's new national sales manager talks brand promotion

Paul Lum has replaced industry veteran Mike Cacciola as Changhong's national sales manager. Current.com.au spoke with Lum to find out what the company's 2011 strategy is.

Wed 16/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

3D TV supports growing plasma sales: new research

Plasma TV panel shipments hit a record high by the end of 2010 after continued year-on-year growth since 2009 due to the perceived viewing performance of plasma over LCD for 3D TV, according to industry analysts.

Fri 04/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Suppliers rush to release 3D TVs in footy finals fever: LG, Panasonic

With footy finals fast approaching the 3D craze continues, with LG entering the expedition with a 2D-3D plasma TV and Panasonic extending the Viera range of 3D TVs.

Thu 23/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

LG tackles 3D with major IFA announcements (Video)

LG Electronics signalled its intentions to become a major player in the Australian 3D market with the release of the world's largest 3D LCD and the world's largest 3D plasma display at IFA 2010.

Mon 06/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Hisense on a LCD high, Panasonic rated plasma-tastic

Hisense has won the LCD TV award in the overall customer satisfaction category in a survey conducted by market researchers, Colmar Brunton, as part of a Canstar Blue initiative.

Mon 02/08/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

A HD plasma TV for $999. Vivo ends the year with a bang

The hits keep coming from Australian TV supplier, Vivo. The latest is a 50-inch HD plasma with a Samsung panel for $999. It caps off a year that was supposed to end in recession but Vivo shipped over 400 40-foot containers of TVs to Australia this year

Wed 16/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Panasonic enters the next generation of plasma TV

Panasonic Australia has just announced its new line-up of VIERA plasma TVs using its next generation Neo Plasma technology. Some of the new models include the G15, Z1 and V10 Series.

Wed 07/10/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Free Wii with a Panasonic TV

Panasonic Australia is offering consumers who purchase a selected VIERA Full High Definition Plasma TV a free Nintendo Wii in its latest promotion.

Fri 26/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

Pioneer pledges to honour all plasma warranties

Pioneer Electronics has announced that all existing and future plasma TV warranties will be honoured by the company, despite its plans to withdraw from the global flat panel market by March 2010.

Wed 18/02/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

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KitchenAid and SodaStream partner in US for new product launch

Australian retailers may soon be filling their shelves with a new kind of KitchenAid with news that the US appliance brand is set to partner with SodaStream to develop a new "home carbonation" product for the American market.

Wed 19/06/2013 10:43:34 / Read More »

Partners & Battlers: Inside story on Nespresso, De'Longhi, Breville & Krups

After five years of clean air, De'Longhi has a new rival in the Nespresso machine business: Breville. It's hard to believe that only seven years ago, Nespresso was nascent and Krups and Magimix were its machine mates.

Tue 18/06/2013 02:00:31 / Read More »

Vintec appoints Debney Distributors as agent for SA and NT

Specialty wine cabinet brand Vintec Australia has announced a new distribution arrangement for South Australia and the Northern Territory, confirming that Debney Distributors will be acting as the company's agent for the two regions.

Tue 18/06/2013 01:56:15 / Read More »

Kmart recalls Homemaker Health Grill; fifth recall in four months

Kmart Australia has today recalled a health grill it was selling under its Homemaker brand. This is Kmart's fifth electrical product recall of 2013, and the fourth under its Homemaker house brand.

Mon 17/06/2013 05:19:43 / Read More »

Whirlpool restructure to affect 50 of the 62 staffmembers employed

A major restructure of Whirlpool Oceania's local business is set to affect as many as 50 of the company's 62-strong staff across Australia, the company's national sales manager has today confirmed.

Mon 17/06/2013 12:29:06 / Read More »

Samsung rolling out store-in-store concepts with Dick Smith

Samsung Electronics Australia is joining forces with Dick Smith Electroncs to showcase its technology products, such as its Galaxy smartphones, tablets and cameras, in a single-brand retail environment.

Mon 17/06/2013 11:52:50 / Read More »
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Sony announces pricing and availability for new Ultra HD 4K TVs

Sony Australia has announced local pricing and availability of its two new Ultra high definition TVs today, billing itself as "the first TV manufacturer to bring 55-inch and 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TVs to Australia".

Tue 11/06/2013 03:12:37 / Read More »

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Smeg unveils the Linear Smart Oven with S-Logic LED touchscreen

Having already unveiled Australia's fastest dishwasher, Smeg has today launched its first Smart Oven, cementing its position as an appliance technology pioneer.

Wed 12/06/2013 10:06:28 / 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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KitchenAid and SodaStream partner in US for new product launch

Australian retailers may soon be filling their shelves with a new kind of KitchenAid with news that the US appliance brand is set to partner with SodaStream to develop a new "home carbonation" product for the American market.

Wed 19/06/2013 10:43:34 / Read More »

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Warmer weather a warning for retailers as seasonal slows

The Bureau of Meteorology says we can expect warmer than average days over Australia's north, south and west coasts this winter. While that's not great for seasonal appliance sales, one retailer says there are other factors at play.

Wed 12/06/2013 01:17:11 / Read More »

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The Great Debate: Front Loaders vs Top Loaders

One of the major questions that retailers are asked when a customer comes into the whitegoods department looking for a washing machine is, Front Loader or Top Loader? We ask two industry experts for their thoughts...

Thu 06/06/2013 12:57:15 / 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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Cream of appliance industry gathers for a winning time at Winning Appliances

Winning Appliances officially opened its flagship showroom in Redfern, Sydney last week. Current.com.au was there to capture all of the action as the who's who of the Australian appliance industry gathered to celebrate.

Thu 01/01/1970 10:00:00 / Read More »

Winning Appliances embraces a new era of retail after exceptional year

Winning Group CEO John Winning has used the launch of his new appliance showroom to send a message to his competitors: we are entering a phase of "new retail" that is not based on either online or offline retailing.

Fri 14/06/2013 12:01:57 / Read More »

New Winning Appliances Redfern showroom "best in the world"

Winning Appliances opened the doors on its newest showroom in the Sydney suburb of Redfern last night. With exhibition-style fit outs and 20 brands spread across two levels, industry leaders have labelled it as one of the best in the world.

Fri 14/06/2013 10:33:28 / Read More »

Winning Appliances CEO speech to open new flagship showroom

David Crane, CEO of Winning Appliances, thanked his retail partners for making the new flagship showroom one of the best appliance stores in the world.

Fri 14/06/2013 11:52:28 / Read More »