Interest rate hikes and dual-speed economy spell disaster for retail
The climate for retail is incredibly flat going into Christmas, as organisations struggle with economic pressures from a number of angles
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Spending Review: Business CIOs are optimistic for the future
Private sector CIOs appear to be optimistic that the UK government's comprehensive spending review will not have a knock-on effect in their own patch.
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A&R Computer Services enters administration
South Australia-based computer retailer, A & R Computer Services has gone into administration.
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New Dell initiative focuses on successful SMBs
A new Dell program is highlighting the conditions many entrepreneurial SMBs face in the market and some of the opportunities for IT organisations to engage with those customers.
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John Lewis launches mobile retail site
John Lewis has today launched a mobile version of its retail website, johnlewis.com.
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iPad supply matches demand five months after launch
Nearly five months after the iPad's launch, Apple has finally matched supply with demand.
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Panasonic releases new products to market with new staff and partnerships
Panasonic has used the Integrate audio and visual conference to launch a swag of new commercial products.
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Pos Pos severs ties with longtime vendor
Retail equipment distributor, Pos Pos, has severed ties with longtime vendor, Wincor Nixdorf.
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Apple sets Castle Hill store opening for Thursday
Apple is set to open its fourth direct retail store in Sydney on August 19 at 5pm. The shop will be in Castle Towers Shopping Centre, Castle Hill.
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Amazon may be eyeing other gadgets than Kindle
Amazon.com is reportedly considering building prototypes of gadgets other than its Kindle e-reader. But one analyst questioned the value of such devices unless they can be tied to Amazon-provided services and content.
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Retailers hoping for a Liberal win
Retailers will be hoping for a Liberal win at the Federal elections, according to one of the country’s largest retail recruitment firms.
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New telco selects Utilibill for billing and provisioning
Utilibill has implemented its platform for new telco on the block, Indigo Telecom.
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JB Hi-Fi singles out computers and telco as key sales drivers
It expects the FY11 sales growth to be challenging due to subdued consumer spending
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Tech Watch: Renovating retail
The spectacular crash of Clive Peeters in May was like a splash of cold water in the middle of winter – a shock, and a reminder not to get too comfortable when it’s freezing outside.
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Belkin to greatly improve independent retailer relations
Hardware accessories vendor, Belkin, is hiring three new retail channel sales managers in an effort to greatly improve its engagement.
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