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Harvey Norman Limited takes profit hit
Fintech

Harvey Norman Limited takes profit hit

Harvey Norman Limited has saw its revenue climb in the financial year ending June 30, 2015, but profits were down around 20%.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
Big name tech retailers fail to win customer support in Consumer survey
Noel Leeming

Big name tech retailers fail to win customer support in Consumer survey

New Zealand's big name electronics stores have been slammed in a new Consumer NZ survey, with only 40% of some store's customers recommending them.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2015
Sales and services revenue up for Lenovo NZ
Lenovo

Sales and services revenue up for Lenovo NZ

Lenovo's New Zealand operations have posted healthy increases in sales and services revenues to record a solid increase in profit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
Samsung aiming high with Galaxy launch
Noel Leeming

Samsung aiming high with Galaxy launch

Samsung is gearing up for a big Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge launch on Saturday - with the lure of a wealth of accessories to bolster retailer sales.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
Extended warranties: are you being ripped off?
Noel Leeming

Extended warranties: are you being ripped off?

Sales staff at big-box retailers including Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman and Smiths City have been promoting extended warranties with misleading claims.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015

Global Stories

Harvey Norman stories

The battle of big tech: Biggest tech retailers in NZ reveal financial reports
Fintech

The battle of big tech: Biggest tech retailers in NZ reveal financial reports

JB HI-FI and Harvey Norman show improved business performance in recent financial records, driven by the COVID-19 spending boom.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
Govt widens 'essential products' to include tech goods
eCommerce

Govt widens 'essential products' to include tech goods

New Zealand allows tech goods to be sold as 'essential' during Alert Level 4 lockdown, with firms like Noel Leeming and PB Tech offering items online.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2020
Harvey Norman NZ financial results exposed
Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman NZ financial results exposed

Harvey Norman New Zealand's annual report reveals a 35% revenue surge to NZD $88 million, but expenses soar with a 1300% rise in 'other expenses'.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020
'Best ever' H1 results for Harvey Norman with IoT among the drivers
Internet of Things

'Best ever' H1 results for Harvey Norman with IoT among the drivers

Harvey Norman has logged its 'best ever' first half results, with IoT and connected technology among the driving forces for the company.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Harvey Norman NZ stores see near $100m revenue increase, 60% profit jump
Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman NZ stores see near $100m revenue increase, 60% profit jump

Harvey Norman's New Zealand stores logged a stellar FY2016, with a $98.5 million increase in revenue - and a 60% jump in net profit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Harvey Norman posts 'standout' Kiwi results as IoT runs hot
Internet of Things

Harvey Norman posts 'standout' Kiwi results as IoT runs hot

Harvey Norman's New Zealand business has posted 'standout' financial results for the year with profit and revenue soaring.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016
Harvey Norman to go upmarket in Sydney, eyes IoT play
Internet of Things

Harvey Norman to go upmarket in Sydney, eyes IoT play

Harvey Norman will launch a new upmarket store format in Australia following the success of its Millenia Walk superstore in Singapore.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi to sell Microsoft laptop
Microsoft

Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi to sell Microsoft laptop

Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi steal the march as the first retailers to win the rights to sell Microsoft's Surface Book.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2016
Which NZ retailer is leading the pack on Google?
Google

Which NZ retailer is leading the pack on Google?

Digital marketing firm FIRST Digital has released a new industry report showing which retailers are ranking on Google.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Harvey Norman stories

The Good Guys appoints managers for IPO, ASX listing
JB Hi-Fi

The Good Guys appoints managers for IPO, ASX listing

The Good Guys is stepping up its plans for an IPO and ASX listing appointing managers for the process - but is still open to 'alternate proposals'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 24th May 2016
Voitech pays penalty following ACCC infringement notice
Harvey Norman

Voitech pays penalty following ACCC infringement notice

Telecommunications services provider Volitech has paid a $10,200 penalty for alleged false or misleading representations.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
Harvey Norman franchisee cops $52,000 fine for consumer law breach
Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman franchisee cops $52,000 fine for consumer law breach

Retailers are being reminded of their obligations under Australian Consumer Law, with another Harvey Norman franchisee fined for misleading consumers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2016