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VR Headset Sales Up 40%, Playstation Snares Top Spot

Roma Christian May 3, 2018 No Comments

Latest research from Telsyte has revealed sales of virtual reality (VR) headsets in Australia soared 40% in 2017, totalling 302,000 devices sold. Sony PlayStation has snared market leadership, driven by…

Yahoo Bloatware Apps Coming To Galaxy S9

Roma Christian May 3, 2018 No Comments

Samsung’s new Galaxy S9/S9+ will soon come pre-loaded with Yahoo ‘bloatware’, following a new deal between the Korean giant and Verizon subsidiary Oath. Whilst pre-installation of Oath’s apps is initially…

Oz Media Accuse Facebook, Google Of Abuse In ACCC Inquiry

Roma Christian May 3, 2018 No Comments

Considered a world-first and the ‘broadest inquiry’ of its kind, the ACCC has today published 57 submissions from Australian media companies, concerning the impact digital tech giants (e.g. Facebook and Google) have on the…

Amazon Opens Sydney Fulfilment Centre For “Growing Demand”

Roma Christian May 3, 2018 No Comments

Amazon has today ramped up local operations and announced the opening of its new fulfilment centre in southwest Sydney, as the e-commerce giant attempts to meet “growing customer demand in Australia”.…

Spotify Shares Dive 11%, Market Slams First Earnings Report

Roma Christian May 3, 2018 No Comments

Shares in Spotify have tumbled 11% [in extended trade] after the newly listed company posted its first quarterly earnings report which came below investors’ expectations. Prior to posting its Q1…

Wesfarmers To Close, Re-Brand More Target Stores

Roma Christian May 2, 2018 No Comments

Wesfarmers CEO, Rob Scott, has revealed more Target stores are set to be closed, or re-branded to Kmart in the coming future, as the retail conglomerate seeks to turnaround the struggling department…

ABS: Retailers Hurt By Discount Pricing & Online Sales

Roma Christian May 2, 2018 No Comments

The ABS’ Q3 CPI report reveals Aussie retailers have been hurt by fierce discount pricing and booming e-commerce – the adverse effects have only been enhanced by falling disposable income. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) affirms Aussie…

Panasonic Penalised $280M Over Corruption Charges

Roma Christian May 2, 2018 No Comments

Japanese-based Panasonic has been ordered to pay $280 million after US officials charged the tech giant with corruption, and the violation of anti-bribery laws. Announced on Monday, Panasonic’s penalty resolves US Federal…

JB Hi-Fi Shares Slump 10% After The Good Guys Woes

Roma Christian May 2, 2018 No Comments

Shares in JB Hi-Fi have dived 10% on market open, after the retailer slashed its fiscal year 2018 profit outlook, following weak quarterly performance from The Good Guys and intense market competition. After falling…

Nick Scali “Eager” To Buy Steinhoff Asia Pacific

Roma Christian May 2, 2018 No Comments

Recent reports reveal Nick Scali Furniture is “eager” to purchase Steinhoff International’s local operations, on the occasion the retail conglomerate goes up for sale. The news comes after Steinhoff expressed interest…