Before the internet, before the grey market and before a new logo was that big a deal… It was the 1980s, and all you needed to attract consumers was a broad assortment of hats, as this Retravision commercial proves.
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UPDATED: Samsung Australia head of marketing resigns
Lambro Skropidis has announced his resignation from Samsung Electronics Australia. Prior to this resignation, Skropidis had been the head of marketing at Samsung since 2008.
Ricoh appoints new distributor to align operations with Pentax
Following Ricoh’s worldwide acquisition of Pentax in October, the company has appointed CR Kennedy as its new Australian distributor, bringing both brands under the same distribution umbrella.
Samsung wins latest stoush with Apple, Galaxy Tab 10.1 can be sold
Samsung Electronics Australia was the victor today in the Federal Court, with the full bench lifting the preliminary injunction preventing sales of the Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Who is Harvey O’Norman? We have the answer
Gerry Harvey is in the press and trending on Twitter today after some amusing comments he made at Harvey Norman’s AGM yesterday. We all know who Harvey Norman is – but do the Irish?
Panasonic set to retire Sanyo name by ‘unifying’ two brands
Following reports today that Panasonic will retire the Sanyo brand next year, Sanyo Oceania president Bill Crichton has verified that the two brands will be unified, though the timeline is still to be confirmed.
Breville reveals more new appointments and a departure after restructure
Further to the announcement of a restructure at The Breville Group earlier this week, several new appointments and a departure have been confirmed.
Best price or lame duck? Harvey Norman defends competitive pricing
While Harvey Norman’s Best Price Guarantee doesn’t take into consideration grey imports and products from online stores, the company has insisted that the prices it offers are ‘the best it can possibly do in the market’.
Gerry Harvey talks up overseas store expansion, criticises tech fans
Harvey Norman will have 50 stores in Malaysia and will be a force in both North and South America in 10 years time – so says chairman Gerry Harvey.
Lots of interest in Joyce Mayne time travel
Has much changed in how electrical appliance stores promote themselves on TV? While there are a differences to overseas commercials, the theme in Australia has barely changed at all.