Merry Christmas from Current.com.au, see you in 2013!
Merry Christmas from the team at Current.com.au! Today is our last day of regular service before taking a break for the holiday season. We will be back with full coverage of the 2013 International CES from Las Vegas on Monday 7 January 2013.
Thu 20/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Top 10 Biggest Retail Stories of 2012
Current.com.au will be taking a look back at the most read stories across our major subjects this week. Our first category is Retail News, which was dominated by one particular group.
Mon 17/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »New August Appliance Retailer magazine focuses on insights and investigations
The August edition of Appliance Retailer magazine is now available - and it's a big one! There are features on cooking appliances and audio products, plus an exclusive investigation into the United Warranties collapse.
Mon 06/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »United Warranties collapse devastates individual consumers
While the large businesses chasing United Warranties for millions of dollars has made headlines over the last month, Current.com.au can today reveal the much smaller, but in many ways more devastating, individual cost of this collapse.
Wed 25/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Hi-Fi industry organisation takes swipe at United Warranties
Another industry group has come out to criticise United Warranties following its recent collapse, saying consumers who bought extend warranties through the failed provider have been "left holding a worthless piece of paper".
Tue 24/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Statement from The Good Guys regarding United Warranties
National retail The Good Guys has contacted Current.com.au with the following statement regarding its association, or lack thereof, with United Warranties.
Tue 17/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »United Warranties collapse leaves retailers & suppliers chasing millions
The collapse of United Warranties has left 100 staff in the lurch and more than 580 unsecured creditors owed over $1.6 million. While big names such as Myer and The Good Guys are hit hard, many smaller retailers will also bear the burden.
Tue 17/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Competitors bullish after collapse of United Warranties
After news last week that United Warranties has entered into liquidation, the company's competitors have been vocal about their ability to fill the hole left by the company, offering their own services and taking a swipe at United's management.
Mon 16/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »United Warranties collapses after weeks of instability
Following weeks of speculation surrounding the fate of troubled electrical warranties and service provider United Warranties, the company has collapsed this week.
Fri 13/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »"No cash flow left" reveals former United Warranties employee
A former worker at United Warranties has revealed that employees are owed unpaid wages, $500,000 worth of claims have been left outstanding in one of the company's closed depots, and the warranty provider is virtually "finished".
Mon 25/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Bush Australia appoints new warranty provider
After dropping United Warranties last week, Bush Australia has appointed Teleplan to manage warranties and repairs, as "part of a transition program put into place to deal with the difficulties being experienced with the incumbent".
Thu 21/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Industry insider slams United Warranties' 'burning' business model
As doubts surround the future of Australian extended warranty and manufacturer's warranty provider, United Warranties, one industry insider has blasted the company, saying it is a "blight" on the warranty service industry.
Mon 18/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »United Warranties' owner forced to close restaurant business
Following news last week that several major suppliers and retailers have parted ways with United Warranties, Current can reveal that another business run by the company's owner, Vern Rickman, has been forced to close.
Mon 18/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »National Warranty Services offers discounted warranties to United customers
With the future of United Warranties unknown and many customers raising concerns about the validity of their extended warranty products, one company is stepping in and offering a replacement for United's services.
Mon 18/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »What are your rights? A Fair Trading guide to warranties
What does an extended warranty cover? What can you claim and what are your rights as a consumer? NSW Fair Trading spells out the finer details concerning warranties...
Fri 15/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Complaints pile up as United Warranties stays silent
More consumers and businesses have come out to complain about issues with United Warranties, which was dropped as warranty provider for a number of major brands and retailers yesterday, and which has all but vanished off the radar.
Fri 15/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Big W joins Myer in dropping United Warranties
Following news yesterday that Myer had ceased selling warranties due to issues with its provider, United Warranties, Big W has confirmed to Current.com.au that it has also ditched the embattled warranty company.
Fri 15/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Myer suspends warranty sales as United Warranties flails
The future of United Warranties is in doubt, with major retail and supply partners withdrawing their support for the warranty provider. One such brand is Myer, which has been forced to cease sales of warranties altogether.
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