Articles with tag vtech-australia

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Telstra-branded phones back on Telstra Stores' shelves

Telstra Stores and dealers are again selling stock manufactured by VTech, the company at the centre of poor working conditions allegations at its factories.

Thu 05/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

VTech rejects allegations of underpayment, cruelty and rotten food

Hong Kong-based manufacturer VTech, the company that supplies and distributes Telstra-branded cordless phones in Australia, has issued a detailed response into allegations of appalling working conditions at its mainland China factories.

Mon 25/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

VTech issues statement in response to damaging factory allegations

VTech - the manufacturer of Telstra-branded home phones - has issued a global media statement in response to damaging claims made in relation to conditions at its mainland China factories.

Fri 22/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

Disputed claims regarding VTech factory behind Telstra stock removal order

Telstra's hardline approach to disputed improper labour conditions is directly responsible for the de-ranging of VTech manufactured, Telstra-branded phone handsets, internal documents reveal.

Fri 22/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

UPDATED: Telstra orders retailers and dealers to immediately stop selling VTech

Telstra-branded home phone dealers have been instructed to immediately cease selling the products, manufacturered by VTech, and remove the stock from shelves.

Fri 22/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

New Telstra home phones to run Google's Android operating system

The gap between smartphones and home phones will soon be even smaller, with VTech Australia, the distributor of Telstra-branded home phones, revealing it is working on a new cordless phone running the Android operating system.

Wed 29/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »

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A Paragon of point of sale: Samsung's "huge investment" in retail

Samsung has big plans for retail this year, with a new point of sale concept rolling out into stores across Australia. Current sat down with Samsung's VP of consumer electronics to find out why the brand is investing so heavily in the last three feet.

Fri 24/05/2013 03:32:31 / Read More »

Tell us about your upcoming event!

After two years of embarrassing inactivity, we're starting to take our Events page seriously. Get in touch if you are organising or attending an event, conference or trade show of relevance to the industry.

Fri 24/05/2013 02:16:13 / Read More »

Pour some sugar in me: Drinking coffee the glam rock way

After nights spent slashing through mad guitar solos and defenestrating TVs in Las Vegas, every true rock star needs a pick me up in the morning. And UnderCurrent has just the thing to do the trick...

Fri 24/05/2013 11:02:01 / Read More »

A taste of Modena in Sydney: First look at the new Glem Gas showroom

Glem Gas has opened a sleek new showroom in Sydney, with plenty of space to showcase the 2013 Glem and Emilia appliance ranges, as well as a dedicated demonstration kitchen for getting hands on with the Italian products.

Fri 24/05/2013 10:26:07 / Read More »

The most out-there, unusual and eye-catching coffee machines at MICE

There's no better place to observe some unusual appliance designs that at a trade show. Here are our picks for the most eye-catching coffee machines from the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE).

Fri 24/05/2013 09:58:12 / Read More »

Breville unveils world first Oracle manual automatic coffee machine

A machine that combines the customisable functionality of a solo traditional with the simplicity of an automatic: that was the goal of Breville's design team several years ago, and today it has been achieved with the unveiling of the Oracle.

Thu 23/05/2013 12:20:06 / Read More »
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AUDIO VISUAL NEWS READ ALL ARTICLES

Launch of LG Ultra HD and Curved OLED proves brand is 'category captain'

LG Electronics today unveiled its 2013 range of television products, including a Curved OLED TV, new Ultra HD models in smaller sizes at more affordable price points, and new LED LCD and plasma TVs.

Wed 01/05/2013 04:55:02 / Read More »

COOKING APPLIANCES NEWS READ ALL ARTICLES

A taste of Modena in Sydney: First look at the new Glem Gas showroom

Glem Gas has opened a sleek new showroom in Sydney, with plenty of space to showcase the 2013 Glem and Emilia appliance ranges, as well as a dedicated demonstration kitchen for getting hands on with the Italian products.

Fri 24/05/2013 10:26:07 / Read More »

PERSONAL CARE NEWS READ ALL ARTICLES

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 »

SMALL APPLIANCES NEWS READ ALL ARTICLES

Pour some sugar in me: Drinking coffee the glam rock way

After nights spent slashing through mad guitar solos and defenestrating TVs in Las Vegas, every true rock star needs a pick me up in the morning. And UnderCurrent has just the thing to do the trick...

Fri 24/05/2013 11:02:01 / Read More »

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Sunbeam turning beds into the Bahamas in radio spot

Sunbeam is electrifying the airwaves this week to promote its Sleep Perfect heated blanket range, buying media across the leading FM channels in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Tue 21/05/2013 09:37:29 / Read More »

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Top 10 Best Appliance Brands in Australia

Across the appliance spectrum, a number of brands stand out as having higher recognition, a better reputation, a greater share of voice and all the other abstractions that conflate to become brand equity. What brand will be #1?

Wed 22/05/2013 03:48:15 / Read More »

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What is the best appliance brand in Australia?

ASKO

Breville

De'Longhi/Kenwood/Braun

Dyson

Electrolux

Fisher & Paykel

Fujitsu General

Miele

Nespresso

Smeg

Other


RETAIL NEWS

Myer's gastropodous growth continues, omnichannel still a focus

Department store Myer, a bedrock for the small appliance categories, has achieved its fourth straight quarter of comparable sales growth, registering a 0.4 per cent uptick for the third quarter of FY2013.

Wed 22/05/2013 11:53:34 / Read More »

Furniture the standout as Radio Rentals reports strong results

Thorn Group Limited, parent company of Radio Rentals, today announced its full year results, with the group reporting an 8 per cent increase in revenues, and healthy growth thanks to the furniture category and new Apple products.

Tue 21/05/2013 10:13:56 / Read More »

Harvey Norman to sell Lismore property, but building plans are 'halted'

Harvey Norman is selling its Lismore shopfront in a bid to find larger premises, but despite the retailer's strengths in property, Gerry Harvey said the company won't build a new store as its retail division has "come to a halt".

Mon 20/05/2013 01:22:39 / Read More »

Waitrose moves a step closer to Australian launch, John Lewis to follow?

Leading British supermarket chain Waitrose is making tentative plans to enter the Australian market, at least in some capacity, prompting speculation that department store John Lewis could be following.

Fri 17/05/2013 10:11:55 / Read More »