2012: The year of smart devices
Deloitte's global technology, media and telecommunications report has predicted Australian households will spend $5.44 billion on computers and software, which is 80 per cent of the estimated $6.8 billion total.
Metcash grows food and grocery staff
With a focus to grow its food and grocery department, Metcash has appointed Silvestro Morabito to the new position of chief operating officer food and grocery.
Hoyts pilots smartphone app from MasterCard
In a global first, the QkR by MasterCard in-cinema smart ordering service will be piloted by the Commonwealth Bank at a number of Hoyts cinemas for several weeks from January.
Harvey Norman franchisee model criticised
Macquarie Securities has declared Harvey Norman's franchisee fee structure as "unsustainable" given the current retail market's propensity towards discounting in low margin categories.
Aussies to hit UK retailers
After the Australian dollar grew to a 27 year high against the British pound recently, PayPal has predicted that there will a surge in Australians shopping in the UK.
Pumpkin Patch pulls plug on UK operation
After reviewing its United Kingdom operation, Pumpkin Patch has decided to pull out from that market, appointing administrators to its UK subsidiary company.
Westfield BrandSpace helps retail outdoor grow
Westfield BrandSpace ended the calendar year as the leading player in the new retail outdoor category with a 96.7 per cent year-on-year growth.




