5 things Leading Appliances must do from Day 1
The new Leading Appliances group will officially come into being on Monday 1 April 2013 (Easter Monday). Here are five things they need to do be successful.
Tue 26/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision Northern annual report reveals profit collapse and credit risks
The most recent publicly available annual report for Retravision Northern reveals the first stages of its slide into non-existence. An enormous decline in net profit and the growing threat of bad debts are prominent.
Mon 19/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Leading Edge forms new Appliance Group to house Retravision migrants
Leading Edge managing director, Tony Middlebrook, has announced that his $320 million buying group is creating a newly formed Appliance Group to accommodate the new Retravision stores.
Fri 16/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision Northern members to lobby for vote on sale at AGM
Retravision Northern members and interested parties will meet on Friday 30 November 2012 for their annual general meeting at Allan Border Field in Brisbane.
Fri 16/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision tells stores "there is no need to panic"
Retravision Western CEO Paul Holt has told the 180 stores within the group "there is no need to panic" and they should all focus on preparing their stores for Christmas trading.
Fri 16/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision explains "orderly wind down" of business to stores
Retravision has sent a letter to all 180 stores explaining the next stages of the "orderly wind down" of the business and the transfer to new retail groups.
Fri 16/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision CEO tells retailers: "We want an orderly transition"
Retravision CEO Paul Holt says he is seeking an "orderly transition" for the 180 stores to new buying groups following the decision to wind down the existing business and transfer the brand to Narta by April 2013.
Tue 13/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »BREAKING: Retravision tells 180 stores to find new home
Retravision Western has announced it will shift its brand to Narta and move stores into either the Narta or Leading Edge buying groups from April 2013, saying it cannot "support a stand-alone national or state business model" for the brand.
Wed 07/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »UPDATED: Retravision concedes brand is unworkable in the East (infographic)
The collapses of Retravision's Southern and New South Wales buying groups over the last decade have taken an insurmountable toll on the brand name across the Eastern Seaboard, CEO Paul Holt has conceded.
Wed 07/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Leading Edge Electronics could triple in size in 2013 with Retravision transfers
With a large number of Retravision stores expected to be without a home in early 2013, the number of Leading Edge Electronics members could increase from 38 to well over 100, following news of a Retravision "brand rationalisation".
Wed 07/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision to wind up national business, brand to be acquired by Narta
Current.com.au has obtained a letter written to Retravision store owners by CEO Paul Holt, confirming that Retravision is set to wind up its operations and that the brand will be acquired by Narta.
Wed 07/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Foundation Retravision member to close business after almost 70 years
Peter Anderson, one of the first Retravision members to speak publicly about the financial woes facing Retravision Southern in the lead-up to its collapse, will be closing his Anderson's Electrical Service business this Saturday.
Tue 25/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision completes sale of legacy Northern building
Retravision Australia has sold the old Retravision Northern building, as per the company's long term plans.
Fri 14/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Collapsed retailers the cause and remedy of Gerry Harvey's woes
The closing down sales conducted by the receivers of collapsed retailers have created unprecedented price erosion, leading to a 31.6 per cent decline in Harvey Norman profit. There's optimism, however, as fewer retailers means less competition.
Fri 31/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision CEO "disappointed" by defections, will fight for remaining stores
Following the collapse of Retravision Southern, the CEO of the new Retravision Australia group has spoken to Current about his disappointment over store defections and his thoughts on the company's future in the industry.
Mon 20/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta confirms defections of 40 Retravision stores across Australia
The relaunched electrical and home retailer Betta Home Living has confirmed that 40 stores have defected from Retravision, including the former chairman, Ian Ray.
Mon 06/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision reveals Southern store destinations and new turnover estimate
Retravision Australia CEO Paul Holt has revealed how many stores went where after the Southern collapse. Furthermore, he has offered an approximation as to the strength of the new national buying organisation.
Fri 03/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »'Let's get behind the new Retravision Australia' says Sydney store owner
One of the last remaining Sydney Retravision stores has confirmed it has joined Retravision Australia - and the owner has issued a call for more members to join and support the new group based in Perth.
Fri 03/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »'Sad old story' reveals the slow demise of Eastern Retravision stores
The voluntary administration of Retravision Southern grabbed all the headlines, but beneath the surface, there are stores closing regularly. We look at why this is happening.
Tue 29/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »The silent departed: Retravision loses 18 stores in less than 6 months
Following an investigation into Retravision's Australia-wide store network, Current.com.au can reveal that the embattled retailer has seen 10 stores close down and 8 stores defect to other buying groups in less than 6 months.
Tue 29/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision WA and Northern refuse to accept in-debt Southern applications
Only Retravision Southern stores with a record of paying in full and on time to the head office have been allowed to apply for migration to Retravision WA or Northern, internal documents reveal.
Thu 24/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision WA and Northern placed 'on hold' by major suppliers
The repercussions from Retravision Southern's voluntary administration are now being felt across the 'business as usual' WA and Northern groups, with several major suppliers placing the two groups on hold.
Wed 23/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision Northern building up for sale as unification nears completion
The Retravision Northern building is currently being sold and there is only a handful of staff left at the head office. At store level, however, things are going well and it's business as usual, according to the CEO.
Wed 23/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision migration plan at full speed with almost 70 transfer requests
Retravision WA and Northern has received 67 migration applications so far, with more expected over the next few days. Under this plan, stores in the Southern group, now in administration, can join one of the other two Retravisions.
Mon 21/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Migrating Retravision Southern members will not be shareholders of new group
Retravision Southern members who choose to migrate to the West Australian and Northern buying groups will not be shareholders under the proposal drawn up by WA CEO Paul Holt.
Mon 21/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision Southern stores 'migrating' into WA and Northern, documents reveal
Retravision WA and Retravision Northern have moved swiftly to invite Retravision Southern members to move their businesses into one of the other two Retravision buying groups, internal documents reveal.
Mon 21/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »A history of Retravision's divisions: Who is affected by the Southern collapse?
Following news that Retravision Southern has entered into voluntary administration, Current.com.au outlines the specifics of the company's unique structure and details which stores will be affected by the collapse.
Mon 21/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »UPDATED: Retravision's last six months in seven major stories
Catch up on what Retravision has been up to nationally with this complilation of stories from the last six months. We cover everything from the departure of a CEO, to the announcement of the unification and today's crisis talks.
Fri 18/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision should learn from Betta's mistakes, claims ex-member
Following news that Retravision WA will bring one of its independently-run stores under company ownership in May, one former member of Betta Stores Limited has warned Retravision to learn from the mistakes of the past.
Thu 12/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »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 »Retravision QLD members leave for Betta pastures, online growth ahead
Several former Retravision Queensland members left that buying shortly before the unification announcement to join Betta Electrical. This is one of several revelations in an exclusive interview with Appliance Retailer magazine.
Tue 10/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Dates and locations set for Retravision 'Unification' Dealer Briefings
New Retravision Australia CEO Paul Holt has set the dates for a national Dealer Briefing tour, which will take in all the major cities in Australia during late February.
Thu 02/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »
