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Hibernation Economy Helping CE & Appliance Retailers

David Richards March 15, 2020 No Comments

Consumers who have taken to hibernating, working from home and stocking up on food in Australia are driving CE and appliance sales according to retailers. Last week Harvey Norman was…

EXCLUSIVE:Lifestyle Store Claims They Are Not Going Broke Despite Rumours

David Richards March 8, 2020 No Comments

The CEO of Australia’s largest retailer of premium audio and custom installation has said that they are “not going broke”, though they have admitted to cashflow problems which “are now…

Notebook Airfreight Costs Jump From $12 A Unit To $80, Brands Have To Bid For Space

David Richards March 6, 2020 No Comments

Brands shipping into Australia are now being forced to bid for airfreight space. According to the CEO of Acer Darren Simmons, a notebook cost $12 a unit to air freight…

‘Sad Day For Journalism’: ACCC Boss Reviews AAP Closure

Camilla Theakstone March 5, 2020 No Comments

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has revealed its examining the upcoming closure of Australian Associated Press. The impending closure of AAP comes after 85 years of service and will…

Apple Warns Retail Workers Of iPhone Supply Shortages

Camilla Theakstone March 5, 2020 No Comments

Apple has warned its retail staff the company is facing shortages of replacement iPhones, according to a Bloomberg report. Retail employees received an email notifying them that the devices, used…

Apple Extends Employee Travel Restrictions To Italy & Korea

Camilla Theakstone March 4, 2020 No Comments

Apple has extended its employee travel restrictions to Italy and South Korea following the spread of COVID-19 in both countries. The move from the tech giant comes weeks after it…

Aussies To Miss Out On iPhone Payout

Camilla Theakstone March 4, 2020 No Comments

Australian iPhone owners will miss out on payments from Apple following a US $500 million settlement over allegations it intentionally slowed down older devices to preserve batteries. Apple has confirmed…

Apple’s Damned Dependency On China

Camilla Theakstone March 4, 2020 No Comments

The fallout from the coronavirus outbreak has revealed Apple’s damned dependency on China and how quickly its business is compromised when things go awry. With most of its iPhone production…

Apple Inventory Starts To Run Out Retailers Concerned

David Richards March 4, 2020 No Comments

Australia CE retailers are now concerned that inventory levels of suppliers could impact sales from April resulting in key categories such as smartphones and notebooks coming under “enormous pressure” according…

UPDATE: NSW Fair Trading Is Working With Ticketek To Resolve Post-Parade Party ‘Concerns’

Camilla Theakstone March 3, 2020 No Comments

The NSW Fair Trading Commission says it will investigate if the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG) breached Australian Consumer Law by misleading ticket purchasers. The investigation comes days…