Following the Government’s announcement of a Product Stewardship Bill aimed at increasing CE recycling, Australian logistics company QLS Group has announced that it will be applying to operate a TV recycling program in Australia.
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Telstra launches a smarter phone for a wiser generation
Designed by and for senior Australians, Telstra has launched the EasyTouch Discovery 3 – a mobile phone with large buttons, hearing aid compatibility and an easy-to-use interface.
Taking the hits to move forward: F&P’s outlook for 2012
Fisher & Paykel has certainly felt the pressure this year, reporting a 90% dip in profits last month. But the company insists that it has done the hard work to prepare for a bumper year ahead, with lots of innovations in store.
JB NOW music streaming service goes live
After much anticipation, JB Hi-Fi’s music streaming service, JB NOW, is finally here. Current takes a look at how it all works, what it costs, and what the kids are listening to these days.
Breville’s Christmas promotion adds a frosty touch to the mix
Breville has announced it will bundle a bonus Freeze & Mix bowl with its Scraper Mixer appliances this Christmas. As an added note of cheer, the company has also announced strong sales results for its Kitchen Wizz food processors.
Premium products fly high in market, despite doom and gloom
2011 has been tough for many in the appliance industry, including retailers and suppliers. But there are also those who have found something to be positive about this year – one such company is high-end Italian brand, Smeg.
F&P outlines its roadmap for future success
Fisher & Paykel shared its company message with shareholders and analysts in New Zealand this week, outlining its strategy for the company going forward – with seven key points of focus.
OP/ED: Targeted recruitment the future of retail appliance industry
When it comes to online job boards, targeted and specialised is better than big and general – though it’s still not enough to achieve recruitment potential.
RIM “committed” to tablets, despite poor PlayBook sales
The maker of the BlackBerry PlayBook, Research in Motion, has been forced to face up to poor sales figures for its tablet. Meanwhile, Optus is hoping for sales to spike thanks to the offer of a free PlayBook with the BlackBerry Bold 9860.
JB NOW music service accepting registrations, reveals pricing and details
JB Hi-Fi is currently accepting expressions of interest for its new JB NOW music streaming service, which will be launching soon. JB has further confirmed that the mobile applications for this service will be released in early 2012.