After 84 years with Retravision, Cairns now has a Betta option
William and Leonie Kennedy, owners of a Retravision store that has operated for over 80 years in Cairns, and their daugher Janelle have completed the transition to Betta Stores Limited.
Thu 21/02/2013 02:39:25 / Read More »Harvey Norman killing off Norman Ross brand in New Zealand
Fairfax NZ is today reporting that Harvey Norman is phasing out the Norman Ross brand in New Zealand. There are currently three Norman Ross stores in New Zealand.
Wed 20/02/2013 01:26:38 / Read More »Harvey Norman enticing newsletter subscribers, omnichannel sales with $5 voucher
Harvey Norman is currently offering a $5 discount to all consumers who sign up for the company's email newsletter. The discount can only be used on purchases made through Harvey Norman's online store.
Wed 20/02/2013 12:10:48 / Read More »Dodgy rental dealings put appliance retail industry at risk
With two appliance rental providers facing the ire of ASIC in the past week, the industry is certainly coming under increased regulatory scrutiny. So what does it mean for the rest of the retail industry?
Tue 19/02/2013 03:16:51 / Read More »ASIC slams Mobile Rentals for irresponsible rental practices
An appliance rental provider has again come under the scrutiny of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, with the regulator cancelling the credit license of Mobile Rentals for irresponsible rental practices.
Tue 19/02/2013 11:47:05 / Read More »Winning Appliances cuts the ribbon on new Indooroopilly store
After purchasing the former Ron Handley Retravision store in Indooroopilly last year and renovating to create a new showroom space, Winning Appliances has officially opened its newest Queensland store.
Mon 18/02/2013 03:19:18 / Read More »Inside Sony's Bondi Junction kiosk: a blueprint for direct selling?
With Sony announcing plans to replace its dedicated Sony Centres in NSW with smaller in-mall kiosks, Current.com.au took a look at one kiosk that has been open for some time under joint Sony and Harvey Norman branding.
Mon 18/02/2013 09:50:50 / Read More »Leading Appliances to form Advisory Committee comprising ex-Retravision members
The new Leading Appliances buying group, formed by the Leading Edge Group to house homeless Retravision members, will soon establish an Advisory Committee of retailers to work with the head office in decision making.
Fri 15/02/2013 03:23:16 / Read More »Wesfarmers results wrap: How the major retailers performed
Results reporting season continues with Wesfarmers today releasing sales figures for Target, Kmart, Bunnings and Officeworks. It was a mixed bag - Current.com.au takes a look at the performances across the board.
Thu 14/02/2013 12:44:33 / Read More »David Jones exiting FMCG categories, weening itself off sales events
David Jones is exiting several fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) categories and cutting back on discounting to increase its focus on higher-margin categories such as fashion and cosmetics.
Thu 14/02/2013 10:27:00 / Read More »
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