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Harvey Norman exit leaves industry hole in State of Origin series

Blue shirts south of the Tweed, Maroon scarves up north and varying degrees of interest in the other four states and two territories of Australia as the nation braces itself for Game One of the 2013 State of Origin series.

Wed 05/06/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Harvey Norman ends State of Origin sponsorship after 15 years

Harvey Norman has confirmed that it will not continue its contract with the NRL for the naming rights sponsorship of next year's State of Origin.

Fri 26/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Harvey Norman's $355m marketing spend now double its net profit return

Harvey Norman's saturation advertising has failed to deliver a boost to revenues and the company is now spending twice as much on marketing than it is making in net profit, demonstrating the significant burden on margins for the iconic retailer.

Mon 03/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Watch the State of Origin decider with perfectly manicured facial hair

The epic 2012 State of Origin Series reaches its crescendo tonight, and what better way to enjoy the match - which is brought to us by Harvey Norman and Fujifilm - then with some designer stubble.

Wed 04/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

E&S Trading opens for filming at 7 O'Block

The Victorian based retailer caught UnderCurrent's attention with a recent staff cameo on the popular TV show.

Wed 27/06/2012 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 »

Harvey Norman & Fujifilm team up for excellent State of Origin posters

The naming rights sponsors of the Harvey Norman State of Origin Series brought to you by Fujifilm have partnered to offer cockroaches and canetoads the chance to design and then purchase posters of their Origin heroes.

Wed 30/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Important State of Origin industry news, and a plug for LG TVs

The New South Wales VB Blues are playing the Queensland XXXX Maroons tonight in Game One of the Harvey Norman State Of Origin brought to you by Fujifilm at Etihad Stadium. And to think people say sport is now all about the money.

Wed 23/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sick of Queensland dominating State of Origin? Blame Fujifilm!

Fujifilm MD Dave Marshall got up on stage at State of Origin for the sixth time this week. And for the sixth time he congratulated a Queenslander.

Fri 08/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

News Wrap: Telstra's disaster service, BoB2 debuts and BlackBerry swap

Telstra has launched a service to keep people informed during a disaster or emergency, iiNet has introduced the BoB2 combo modem device and BlackBerry users can trade in their BlackBerry for a BlackBerry.

Wed 06/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

State of Origin a family affair for Fujifilm

In the lead up to the third State of Origin game in July, Fujifilm Australia MD Dave Marshall talks about the exposure the brand is getting through their sponsorship of the event.

Tue 21/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

News Wrap: Netgear's range extender, iiNet's milestone, rugby league exposure

Extend your home network with Netgear, iiNet hits up Gosford for a milestone announcement, overcome anxiety by getting a new credit card (?) and several brands benefiting from rugby league signage deals.

Thu 16/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Origin's extra dimension comes to the big screen

Following the enthusiasm for its maiden 3D broadcast, Channel Nine has announced that it will partner with Harvey Norman and Event Cinemas to bring the next two 3D State of Origin games to the big screen.

Fri 11/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

State of Origin in 3D: the review

Current.com.au attended a special screening of last night's 3D broadcast of State of Origin I.

Thu 27/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Sony to miss out on maiden 3D sport broadcast

While it certainly represents great news for Samsung and its already available TV range, Tuesday night's announcement that Channel Nine will broadcast this year's State of Origin rugby in 3D may not be so positive for rival supplier, Sony.

Thu 29/04/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

3D State of Origin coming at you in your living room

NEWS: State of Origin rugby is set to become the first sport in Australia to be shot in 3D, with Channel Nine last night announcing plans to show this year's series using the latest technology.

Wed 28/04/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

Samsung revels in 3D SofO news, Sony and Pana not changing release dates

Samsung has this morning declared its unbridled joy in the news that the 2010 State of Origin series will be broadcast in 3D. Samsung is the only 3D supplier in the market, and it will keep that title with Sony and Panasonic not changing release dates.

Wed 28/04/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

State of Origin in 3D great news for Harveys and Samsung

ANALYSIS: Harvey Norman has had a tough week, with an executive payrise shelved and the retailer innocently linked to the Melbourne Storm scandal. This, however, is great news: State of Origin in 3D, promoted by Harvey Norman.

Wed 28/04/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

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Microsoft starts caring about Xbox One game sharing

Microsoft has made made a swift about-face on its "platform policies" covering how users share and sell Xbox One games and how they use the console, after being 'challenged' by the gaming community.

Thu 20/06/2013 09:17:10 / Read More »

Winter warmers: Wrap up of the latest benchtop cooking appliances

With more Australians staying indoors over winter and trying their hands at home-cooked meals, benchtop cooking appliances make for a popular purchase in the cooler months. Here's our wrap of the latest and greatest...

Wed 19/06/2013 03:20:57 / Read More »

Smeg celebrates with E&S Trading, praises Winning Appliances

Smeg and Melbourne retailer E&S Trading dressed up in Mafioso gear and uncorked the champagne this week to celebrate a successful 12 months of trading. Meanwhile, Smeg is very impressed with its positioning at Winnings...

Wed 19/06/2013 03:35:23 / Read More »

Low temperatures and MasterChef drama provides boon for Sunbeam

Sunbeam is turning up the heat for winter, emphasising its broad product range in heaters and heartwarmers, and its efforts to promote the brand directly to consumers through its MasterChef sponsorship.

Wed 19/06/2013 03:18:29 / Read More »

Recycling Success: DHL hits its TV and PC recycling target

DHL Supply Chain, one of the co-regulators charged with facilitating the recycling of TVs and computers, has today announced that it will meet its 2012-13 target of 18,500 tonnes of e-waste.

Wed 19/06/2013 02:47:51 / Read More »

Target changing slogan to emphasise cheap pricing

Mass merchant retailer Target has lodged a trademark application indicating a change of slogan to a stylised "get more. pay less". This news was first discovered by the excellent blog TMWatch.

Wed 19/06/2013 02:14:04 / Read More »
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Recycling Success: DHL hits its TV and PC recycling target

DHL Supply Chain, one of the co-regulators charged with facilitating the recycling of TVs and computers, has today announced that it will meet its 2012-13 target of 18,500 tonnes of e-waste.

Wed 19/06/2013 02:47:51 / Read More »

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Smeg celebrates with E&S Trading, praises Winning Appliances

Smeg and Melbourne retailer E&S Trading dressed up in Mafioso gear and uncorked the champagne this week to celebrate a successful 12 months of trading. Meanwhile, Smeg is very impressed with its positioning at Winnings...

Wed 19/06/2013 03:35:23 / 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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Winter warmers: Wrap up of the latest benchtop cooking appliances

With more Australians staying indoors over winter and trying their hands at home-cooked meals, benchtop cooking appliances make for a popular purchase in the cooler months. Here's our wrap of the latest and greatest...

Wed 19/06/2013 03:20:57 / 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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Target changing slogan to emphasise cheap pricing

Mass merchant retailer Target has lodged a trademark application indicating a change of slogan to a stylised "get more. pay less". This news was first discovered by the excellent blog TMWatch.

Wed 19/06/2013 02:14:04 / 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 »

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 »