Australia’s bulky goods investment sector has shown continued growth over recent weeks with more than $160 million being poured into homemaker centres across the country.
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Strathfield on profit track with franchise model
Strathfield Group has revealed it is on track to deliver a small profit for the six months to June 2006 and expects to reap significant financial benefits from changes to its franchise model.
Posted inDigital Retailer
Retailers sell over 1.5 million set top boxes
Statistics released by Digital Broadcasting Australia (DBA) show retailers and installers have now sold over 1.5 million digital TV products including set top boxes, integrated digital TVs and digital PVRs to Australian consumers.
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CEDIA Expo breaks records
The Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) has posted a record breaking sell-through of floor space for this years CEDIA expo being held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre from 27 to 29 July 2006.
Posted inMajor Appliances
Electrolux to remove Simpson brand from cooking
Electrolux today announced plans to remove Simpson from the company’s cooking portfolio and showcased the Australian-manufactured Electrolux E:Line and commercial styled E:Pro ranges.
Posted inDigital Retailer
Pioneer to remain in DVD recorders despite losses
Pioneer has confirmed that it is not pulling out of manufacturing DVD recorders altogether, despite substantial losses in the category.
Posted inDigital Retailer
NEC claims lead in data projectors for Q1
According to IT Market Insights, NEC has regained its number one position as the market share leader in the multimedia data projector category for Q1 2006, making up 11.3 per cent of the market.
Posted inSmall Appliances
Juice Fountain wins second Australian Design Award
The Breville Juice Fountain has become the first product to win two Australian Design Awards after the BJE200 was recognised at a black tie function in Sydney on Friday night.
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Kelly to drive in and jive away with six Strathfield stores
After selling 30 million shares for 3.4 cents each earlier this week, Strathfield Group founder and major shareholder, Andrew Kelly, is expected to purchase six franchised stores from his company planned for the Gold Coast.
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Hisense announces solo entrance into the Australian market
Hisense Import and Export Company China, a Chinese government owned company with successful divisions in consumer electronics, household appliances, telecommunications, information technology and property, has established a subsidiary in Port Melbourne.