Queensland retail association collapse linked to state MP
The Queensland Retail Traders and Shopkeepers Association has applied to wind up its business due to "insolvency", amid allegations that a Queensland MP has failed to produce records for $700,000 worth of transactions at the lobby group.
Fri 19/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Gympie: Dick Smith store flooded, Betta and Harvey Norman trading normally
The Harvey Norman and Betta Home Living stores in flood-ravaged Gympie, 170 kilometres north of Brisbane, are both trading normally today while the Dick Smith Electronics outlet could be closed for weeks.
Fri 01/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Winning Appliances cuts the ribbon on new Indooroopilly store
After purchasing the former Ron Handley Retravision store in Indooroopilly last year and renovating to create a new showroom space, Winning Appliances has officially opened its newest Queensland store.
Mon 18/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Harvey Norman State of Origin showcases sponsors and tough cameras
The VB New South Wales Blues take on the AAMI Queensland XXXX Maroons in Game 2 of the Harvey Norman State of Origin brought to you by Fujifilm at Sydney's ANZ Stadium tonight. And tough cameras.
Wed 13/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »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 »David Jones to open new store in "high growth" Indooroopilly
David Jones today announced it will open a new 14,200 sq.m store in south-west Brisbane in 2014. The store will be at the heart of a $450 million redevelopment in the centre, and is set to capitalise on the "high-value demography" of the area.
Wed 18/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Kelvinator brings Peak Smart air con technology to the community
Kelvinator has launched new air conditioners featuring Peak Smart technology, designed to reduce power use during peak times. As a part of a Queensland awareness program, the manufacturer has also donated units to a local charity.
Mon 16/01/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Best of 2011: Biggest Retail Stories of the Year
Current.com.au is winding up today, but not before we look at the retail stories that got us all talking during 2011. It was a year of new stores, new products and new ways of selling to consumers.
Thu 15/12/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Winning Appliances invests in Queensland with new Brisbane showroom
Winning Appliances has opened its largest showroom to date in the Brisbane suburb of Fortitude Valley. With a 2230 square-metre footprint, the retailer's ninth showroom will also include a dedicated bathroom offering.
Tue 30/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »De'Longhi in Final 20 of global tourism competition
De'Longhi Australia has been selected as one of the 20 finalists in the global Million Dollar Memo Challenge, a competition launched by Tourism Queensland as part of the state's rebuilding efforts.
Fri 12/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision stores in Townsville and Ayr go into administration
Doors are set to close on two John Bradley Retravision stores in Townsville and Ayr today, following the announcement that the stores have been placed into administration.
Mon 01/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Conroy appoints digital TV officers to advise regional Queenslanders
Senator Stephen Conroy, the Minister responsible for the switchover to digital television, yesterday announced that residents of areas across regional Queensland will have access to locally-focused information on the new service.
Tue 12/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Don't DIY - New signage laws for QLD retailers
Queensland retailers and wholesalers will be required to display signage warning consumers not to 'Do It Yourself' when it comes to electrical installation, according to new laws.
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