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Queensland Police continuing Colossal project to stem gadget theft

Queensland Police are currently targeting gadget thieves in a wide-ranging brief dubbed 'Operation Colossal'. Since the program commenced officers have charged more than 300 people with over 1,500 offences.

Tue 06/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Crims force staff to assist in $200,000 Toshiba notebook heist

Police are on the hunt for three men after the armed robbery of 170 Toshiba notebooks. The theft occurred at an industrial warehouse, with the suspected criminals forcing three employees at the site to assist them in the robbery.

Mon 28/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

$250,000 of Toshiba computers and laptops stolen

100 Toshiba laptops and computers have been stolen from a Sydney warehouse. Police are looking for a black Mercedes sedan and a dark coloured Subaru wagon that were last seen leaving the scene of the crime.

Fri 18/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Police working with retailers to bust organised theft ring

The Police is currently working with retailers to combat pre-Christmas organised crime gangs targeting shoppers, especially in malls.

Wed 22/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Police nab criminal group responsible for fraudulent CE purchases

A counterfeit credit card syndicate has been busted by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for using fraudulent cards to purchase televisions and other consumer electronics.

Fri 10/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Police swoop on multimillion dollar AV bandits (image gallery)

Check out our image gallery of the police arresting the suspects in a $2.5 million organised AV theft ring.

Thu 02/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

$2.5 million worth of AV equipment stolen, arrests made

More arrests are expected after yesterday's blitz by Strike Force Kogo, in which four men were apprehended for the alleged theft of 500 home theatre projectors from a Queensland warehouse.

Thu 02/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Busy Police nab multiple electronics bandits

Police have been busy, catching a serial gadget thief, a fake cheque merchant and the perp of an Australia Post hold up.

Mon 25/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Police issue warning to retailers over recent fraud activity

Be alert to anyone trying to purchase or use multiple gift vouchers in your retail store. That's the message from the police, who are on the chase for four men involved in an organised fraud operation.

Mon 11/10/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Police catch men selling high-end audio equipment from the back of a van

New South Wales Police have apprehended two men accused of selling high-end stereo equipment out of the back of white vans in Narrandera, about 550 kilometres southwest of Sydney.

Thu 02/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Man charged over theft of $150,000 worth of fridges

New South Wales Police have arrested and charged a man after the theft of more than $150,000 worth of refrigerators. The man, who faced court yesterday, is alleged to have stolen the fridges from trailers between 27 February and 1 March 2010.

Wed 10/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Organised shoplifting ring smashed by police

Newcastle police have smashed what it believes to be an organised shoplifting ring operating across Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney.

Wed 09/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

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The history and future of portioned coffee: Q&A with Lavazza

Lavazza may be new to portioned coffee in Australia, but the brand has been in the capsule coffee game for almost 25 years. Current.com.au spoke to Mr Giuseppe Lavazza himself to find out where this booming category is headed.

Mon 20/05/2013 03:10:20 / Read More »

QualiFi to merge with Audio Products Group, creating AV brand powerhouse

Leading premium audio and hi-fi distributors Audio Product Group (APG) and QualiFi are to merge, effective 1 July 2013, with QualiFi taking the lead in the new entity.

Mon 20/05/2013 03:14:41 / Read More »

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 »

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 »

Optus launches "a new flavour" of 4G in Canberra

Optus has announced plans to expand its 4G network in Australia, with the telco rolling out a new form of 4G technology for the nation's capital, as well as new products that will work across multiple 4G networks.

Mon 20/05/2013 12:40:46 / Read More »

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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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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The history and future of portioned coffee: Q&A with Lavazza

Lavazza may be new to portioned coffee in Australia, but the brand has been in the capsule coffee game for almost 25 years. Current.com.au spoke to Mr Giuseppe Lavazza himself to find out where this booming category is headed.

Mon 20/05/2013 03:10:20 / Read More »

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Weathering winter sales: Sunbeam talks seasonal appliances

With the start of winter just over two weeks away, retailers are starting to think about heating. Although seasonal can be a difficult category to sell, Sunbeam says there are ways to boost sales, no matter what the weather is doing.

Tue 14/05/2013 02:41:28 / 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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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 »

Panasonic reaching out to sales staff on national roadshow

The sales and marketing teams at Panasonic is currently pounding the pavement around Australia as it embarks on a full service retail roadshow.

Thu 16/05/2013 09:32:29 / Read More »