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Sharp initiative saves 20,000 kilos of e-waste from the footpath

The Sharp Corporation of Australia collected over 20,000 kilograms of e-waste at community-focused recycling drive at its Huntingwood, Sydney, head office last weekend. The event was timed to coincide with Earth Hour.

Thu 28/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sharp expanding Igzo into TVs, more Quattron and big screens in 2013

Sharp Corporation will continue to lead the television manufacturing industry in 2013 with an all-LED line-up of high-end, big screen Quattron models, according to Sharp USA president John Herrington.

Tue 08/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Learn the finer art of microwave cooking with Sharp's Christmas promotion

Sharp is offering consumers a range of bonuses for purchasing a microwave from its line-up this Christmas, with Pyrex glass storage sets up for grabs and dedicated cooking classes at the Sydney Seafood School.

Fri 02/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

E-cycling must be whole-of-life with more retailer and consumer involvement

Australia has made great in-roads in e-waste recycling, but we still have a long way to go. According to Sharp, it is up to "manufacturers and retailers alike" to promote the benefits of end-of-life recycling.

Thu 01/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Price drops and "severe" market see Sharp Corporation sales fall 28%

The global AV company Sharp Corporation has reported a 28 per cent year-on-year decline in sales for Q1 FY2012, with its Consumer and Information products division falling by more than 50 per cent.

Mon 06/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sharp joins Garmin as Tour de France cycling team sponsor

With the Tour de France just days away, Sharp is boosting its presence in the sporting world by sponsoring the Garmin team (formerly known as Team Garmin-Barracuda, Team Garmin-Cervelo and Garmin Transitions, to name a few).

Tue 26/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sharp Corporation appoints new president

The Sharp Corporation has announced the appointment of Takashi Okuda as its new president, effective 1 April 2012. Okuda will replace Mikio Katayama, who will be moving to a joint director and chairman role.

Tue 20/03/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sharp Australia turning off the lights...again

Sharp's local office has advised Current.com.au that it will be switching off the lights next week. We received a similar notice this time last year...

Tue 16/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Critical panel shortage cripples TV sales

Demand for flat panel TV continues to surge in Australia but worldwide panel shortages have left suppliers unable to satisfy local demand with two TV vendors today indicating that lack of stock is currently a bigger problem than any so-called recession.

Fri 27/03/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »

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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 »

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 »
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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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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 »

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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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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 »