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Harvey Norman Says It’s Better At Selling Furniture Than TVs

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3:45PM August 10, 2011 | Danny Allen

Well, in a round-about way. Everyone’s favourite retailer released its yearly sales data today, and said that furniture, bedding and white good revenue has grown, while “Price deflation in the television category has continued and has resulted in reduced revenues; however transactions continue to grow.” Harvey Norman also said it plans to close all Clive Peeters and Rick Hart stores. More »


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Say Good-Bye To The Man Who Championed The Barcode

2:27PM June 16, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

Alan L. Haberman did not create the bar code, but he is considered by many to be the man who brought the technology to the marketplace. He sadly passed away this week at the age of 81. More »


ACCC And ACMA Say ‘Be Cautious Buying 3D TV’

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3:49PM September 22, 2010 | Nick Broughall

Well this might put a dent in 3D TV sales: The ACCC and ACMA have sent out a press release today warning consumers to be cautious when buying a 3D-capable TV for the AFL and NRL grand finals. Why? Because some areas won’t receive the 3D trial signal. More »


Something Tells Me This Circuit City Propaganda Didn’t Work So Well

10:50PM August 21, 2009 | Mark Wilson

You know, being part of Circuit City’s Northstar customer service team wasn’t so different from climbing a mountain to 80s-infused melodies, if you really think about it. More »