News from Current


ACCC consumer rights campaign comes with a warning for retailers
7/02/2012 12:35:19 PM
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched a media campaign designed to remind consumers of their rights when purchasing goods. The ACCC also warned that the laws have implication... more>>

Samsung appoints new corporate marketing director
7/02/2012 11:35:09 AM
Samsung Electronics Australia has today announced the appointment of Arno Lenior as marketing director - corporate, to lead the company's Australian Corporate and Marketing Communications division.

Masters, Big W & Dick Smith take on Costco in Canberra's Majura Park
7/02/2012 10:36:45 AM
Costco is set to go up against new large-format Masters, Big W and Dick Smith stores over the coming months, as Woolworths expands its presence in Canberra's Majura Park retail precinct. Current takes... more>>

Sony Australia GM of sales to depart after 26 years of service
6/02/2012 12:37:47 PM
Sony Australia has confirmed that David Hargreaves, a 26-year veteran of the company, has resigned. Hargreaves' final day will be 2 March 2012. As a result of this departure, the sales team structure ... more>>

Everything's coming up Sunbeam: FoodSaver, Emjoi & new appointment
6/02/2012 12:23:48 PM
Sunbeam's FoodSaver has been awarded best Small Appliance Product of the Year, its Emjoi sub-brand has topped the epilation category, and the company has a new addition to its personal care team.

Console tug-of-war as PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 both claim market leadership
6/02/2012 11:57:40 AM
Microsoft and Sony have taken the same set of sales statistics and determined that they have the best console platform and are showing the most momentum heading into 2012.

While the Japanese brands stumble, TCL breaks profit records
6/02/2012 11:25:41 AM
TCL Electronics is bucking the trend of huge losses for Asian electronics companies, with the Chinese manufacturer revealing it expects to post a profit of around RMB 1.8 billion - AU$265 million - fo... more>>

Target & Kmart to suffer as consumers opt for specialty stores over discounts
6/02/2012 11:21:57 AM
Large mall-based retail chains such as Target and Kmart may face a difficult future as more consumers turn towards dedicated specialty stores for their shopping, according to a new report from Macquar... more>>

Bricks and mortar retailers innovating with online video customer service
3/02/2012 1:33:16 PM
One of the biggest hurdles retailers need to overcome when designing an online portal for their bricks and mortar stores is maintaining the same level of customer service on a website as they do in a ... more>>

The future of Retravision: Full interview with national chairman Ian Ray
3/02/2012 1:07:21 PM
Although the unification of Retravision will result in some job losses, the new national chairman of the company has told Current that it is "the most positive thing that has happened to Retravision f... more>>