Despite decreased shipments and sliding sales figures, HTC Corp. still maintained its position in the world's top 10 smartphone makers in the first quarter, according to market research firm Digitimes Research.

Big-name retailers, such as David Jones, Myer and Harvey Norman, are reported to be losing millions in brand value according to recent research. This is the result of a high Australian dollar and online shopping. 

Canon Australia has commenced a national press campaign aimed at drawing consumer attention to the great value to be had at authorised Canon retailers, as well as encouraging consumers to go in-store to pick up a deal.

Consumer spending has risen for the eighth consecutive month, according to the Commonwealth Bank's Business Sales Index (BSI). The Index, which measures transactions conducted through the bank's in-store credit and debit card terminals, has recorded a 0.5% rise in April.

www.connectedaustralia.com notes, following the April 1 transition of the Retravision brand to the Narta buying group, the store network, now primarily located in Western Australia, has been active in the online sphere following the release of its “May Sale” catalogue.