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Canon extends region-limited imaging warranties

Canon's Brydie York: "We recognise the importance of allowing retailers to provide consumers who purchase locally the confidence of first-class warranty service."

Following the launch of its online store, Canon extends its regional warranty deal.

Harvey Norman transactions up, sales down

Harvey Norman said floor traffic is good but customers are not still not lashing out.

Harvey Norman hopes its new e-commerce platform will help turn around sales in the second half.

Ted's staff to spearhead new branding campaign

Ted's staff are at the forefront of the company's campaign to promote its "superior" customer service and product range.

Ted's Nic Peasley unveils a major re-branding campaign for the expanding specialist chain.

Garrick's Maroochydore now Ted's first big box store

Ted's now has 24 stores in its network following the acquisition of Greensborough in Victoria and Garrick's Maroochydore in Queensland.

Ted's Cameras snares a Camera House on the Sunshine Coast.

Maxwell's parent firm to buy JOBY

JOBY's distinctive mounts have captured consumer interest (and a buyer).

It's business as usual with JOBY purchase says Maxwell's John Swainston.

Canon says its new online store is all about choice

Canon's online store offers a selected range of core products at RRPs with added-value "bundles".

Canon's Jason McLean explains the rationale behind the company's new online store.

Public hearings announced for retail inquiry

Retail inquiry chairman Philip Weickhardt.

The first of three public hearings into the retail sector start next month.

Nikon lifts forecast after earthquake recovery

Inisde Nikon's Sendai factory, which was closed down by the tsunami.

Nikon and Canon recover from the March earthquake in Japan.

SHOPFRONT: What are you doing with that space?

Poor use of space can be expensive in the long term.

The latest in our regular series of Shopfront articles by Chris Wilkinson.

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