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We Name The Chinese Appliance Brands Facing An Anti China Backlash

David Richards May 17, 2020 No Comments

Chinese appliance brands are facing a major backlash with social media awash with negative comments following a decision to block Australian meats and put an 80% tariff on Australian Barley.…

What is Happening With Philips TV’s?

David Richards May 17, 2020 No Comments

According to certain media Philips launched 55″ and 65″ OLED TV’s in Australia last week the only problem is finding a retailer who is stocking one of the new top…

Teardown Reveals Huawei Forced To Use Unknown Chinese Parts After US Security Ban

David Richards May 15, 2020 No Comments

This week Chinese Company Huawei who have been deemed a ‘security risk’ in Australia, was trying to flog a new generation of smart watches, an almost futile task after Australians…

New LG 2020 TV’s Have Less HDMI Grunt

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This time last year LG was telling the market that they had a superior TV, in particular they singled out the built in capability of their HDMI 2.1 which they…

Major CE Stock Shortages Up To September Set To Affect Retailers

David Richards May 15, 2020 No Comments

Is CE and appliance retailing entering a twilight zone driven more by a shortage of stock than a shortage of customers wanting to buy. Like-for-like sales growth in the March…

EXCLUSIVE:Now Spotlight Owned Harris Scarfe Tries To “Screw” Suppliers

David Richards May 14, 2020 No Comments

Back in April, department store chain Harris Scarfe was sold to Spotlight Group, leaving unsecured creditors in the lurch for millions, now the new owner is trying to “screw” current…

Harvey Norman & Optus Dump Oppo

David Richards May 14, 2020 No Comments

As Australians turn on, or off Chinese brands it appears Optus via their partnership with Harvey Norman have moved to dump the top end Oppo 5G smartphone from their range.…

Sony Facing Major Hurdles, TV, Camera, Audio & PlayStation Businesses Hit

David Richards May 14, 2020 No Comments

Sony is facing several hurdles with the Japanese Company confirming a major slump in revenues and profits, as they struggle to manufacture TV’s, audio products while also suffering from a…

Brutal Console War Set To Drive Traffic Microsoft Xbox Series X Tipped To Be Cheaper

David Richards May 13, 2020 No Comments

A brutal gaming console war is in the making and it could be a game changer for CE retailers such as JB Hi Fi, EB Games, The Good Guys and…

Sony Trounces Sonos Arc, With Cheaper Better Dolby Atmos Soundbar & Sub Woofer

David Richards May 13, 2020 No Comments

Days after Sonos announced an overpriced new soundbar Sony has come out with a Dolby Atmos packed model that is cheaper and from a trusted brand. Last week, US Company…