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Ructions Continue To Trouble Computer Society

Computer Daily News August 24, 2020 No Comments

SYDNEY: Andrew Johnson, is still CEO of the unsettled Australian Computer Society, six weeks after he was asked to resign, Graeme Philipson has reported for ITWire. “His abrupt departure was…

Has Officeworks Got The For Sale Sign Back Up?

David Richards August 24, 2020 No Comments

Officeworks one of the crown jewels in Wesfarmer retail portfolio could be up for sale again, the big question is who would buy it. Harvey Norman has already had a…

Oz Retail Turnover Up 12.2% YoY In July, Led By Household Goods

Elise Reid August 21, 2020 No Comments

Australian retail turnover rose by 12.2% year-on-year in July, according to preliminary trade figures from the ABS. Month-on-month, retail turnover was up 3.3%. “Retail turnover rose in all states and…

S&P Delivers Positive Report For Wesfarmers Retail Stores

Elise Reid August 21, 2020 No Comments

Following on from Wesfarmers’ strong earnings report for FY20, credit ratings agency S&P Global Ratings has announced that it believes the group will post sales growth in FY21, largely thanks…

Fletcher Offers $50m Kick-Start Program To Aid Oz Filmmakers

Computer Daily News August 21, 2020 No Comments

CANBERRA: In a bid to kick-start the local film and television industry, hit by the potential corona virus, screen producers can now access a $50 million Temporary Interruption Fund (TIF).…

Sennheiser Set To Be Affected By COVID-19 Questions Over Accounts Structure

David Richards August 21, 2020 No Comments

German sound brand Sennheiser who last year restructured their management team with the axing of key staff, after losses of $780,000 have said that their future business in Australia is…

Beacon Ramp Up Smart Lights Amid Bumper Full-Year Profit

Roma Christian August 20, 2020 No Comments

Beacon Lighting has ramped up its smart lighting range and reported a 38.5% jump in full-year net profit, prompt by homebound customers during the coronavirus pandemic. For the twelve months…

Radio Rentals Reborn As Fully-Online ‘Snaffle’

Roma Christian August 20, 2020 No Comments

Radio Rentals has been reborn as fully online digital retailer, ‘Snaffle‘, following the closure of its South Australian stores last year. Distinct from Thorn Group’s interstate Radio Rentals outlets, the…

ACCC Grants Metcash Majority Stake Purchase In Total Tools

Roma Christian August 20, 2020 No Comments

The ACCC has advised it will not oppose Metcash’s majority interest acquisition of Total Tools Holdings, the franchisor of the Total Tools network, asserting it will still face “strong competition”…

NBN-Themed Scam Calls Rife, Warns NBN Co

Jake Nelson August 20, 2020 No Comments

NBN Co is warning about scam calls purporting to be from the company, with more than $320,000 lost from January to June this year. The wholesaler seeks to educate Australians…