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 »Retailers encouraged to learn more about changes to workplace relations
The Australian Retailers Association is holding Employment Relations Briefings in Sydney and Melbourne next week to educate retailers and staff on changes in the workplace relations field.
Thu 16/05/2013 02:25:47 / Read More »Panasonic reaching out to sales staff on national roadshow
The sales and marketing teams at Panasonic is currently pounding the pavement around Australia as it embarks on a full service retail roadshow.
Thu 16/05/2013 09:32:29 / Read More »Canon claims no-one sells cameras like traditional retailers
The next stage of Canon's 'No One Sees It Like You' marketing campaign is a promotion to encourage consumers to only purchase their DSLRs, compact system cameras and point-and-shoots from authorise resellers.
Wed 15/05/2013 04:53:55 / Read More »Betta's newest retailer brings history and a unique proposition
In just a few weeks, Betta Stores Retail will have its newest store ready to trade under the Betta shingle, after a long history with Retravision.
Wed 15/05/2013 02:01:07 / Read More »JB Home offering a competitive though narrow offer to appliance consumers
JB Hi-Fi's self-branded foray into retail home appliances is a very competitive, warehouse-style proposition that retains the style of JB Hi-Fi's popular consumer electronics store, says an expert in retail analysis.
Tue 14/05/2013 11:26:30 / Read More »Dick Smith business review leads to reduction in workforce
Dick Smith Electronics has restructured its Australian business to ensure it can remain a competitive and attractive retail option for consumers, Current.com.au can today reveal.
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