The Retail Leaders Forum - Part 2: The elephant in the room
Monday, 19 March 2012
The transparency created by online shopping and the parity of the Australian and US dollars have cast light on one area dear to all shoppers’ hearts: the comparative price we pay for things.  ...

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Why the hard sell is dead: Kogan
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
In the world of commerce there is a massive emphasis placed on the role of the salesperson.  ...

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Cars, Apple & tech bubbles
Monday, 07 March 2011
What a busy morning for big entrepreneurial news. So big, I'm going to cast my eye over three stories and extract some lessons for entrepreneurs.  ...

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JB Hi-Fi chief denies Ruslan Kogan claim that 30% of sales come from Apple products
Wednesday, 02 March 2011
JB Hi-Fi chief executive Terry Smart has defended his company, saying tech entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan's description of JB Hi-Fi as "Apple's bitch" because 30% of the retailer's sales come from Apple products is "way off".  ...

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Pricing innovation
Friday, 04 February 2011
Not everyone loves Ruslan Kogan, the head of online technology designer, manufacturer and retailer Kogan Technologies.  ...

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Kogan launches new business model to let users buy gadgets at cheaper prices during manufacturing cycle
Thursday, 02 December 2010
Online tech retailer Kogan has unveiled a new pricing model which allows shoppers to buy certain products at a cheaper price early in the manufacturing cycle, with the price tag rising every second until they reach the shelves.  ...

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Kogan goes international with launch of UK site
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Kogan, the online consumer electronics retailer, has expanded to the UK, beginning operations in the country last night Australian time.  ...

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Telstra unveils $299 Android tablet, but experts warn market is becoming too competitive
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Telstra has finally announced its long-awaited entry into the tablet market with the $299 T-Touch Tab, an Android-powered device the company says will offer an alternative to the higher-priced gadgets available on the market.  ...

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Retail giants Harvey Norman and JB HiFi worry as high dollar deflates prices
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
Retail giants Harvey Norman and JB HiFi have complained the high value of the Australian dollar is exacerbating price deflation on gadgets such as LCD televisions, but other retailers say entrepreneurs have no choice but to adapt to falling prices.  ...

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Gerry Harvey vs. Ruslan Kogan – will frugal customers look for brand names or discounts?
Wednesday, 25 August 2010
It's on! Retail heavyweight Gerry Harvey has launched an extraordinary attack against online tech entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan, calling him a "con" and saying customers will always choose well-established brands over cheap, discounted products which are often ...

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Kogan Technologies to release eBook Reader
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Kogan Technologies, the Melbourne-based consumer electronics manufacturer founded by entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan, is launching an eBook reader in order to take advantage of the massive hype surrounding the Amazon Kindle and Apple iPad.  ...

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Kogan Tech to sell tablet computer
Tuesday, 02 March 2010
Online retailer Kogan Technologies is set to release its own tablet computer within the next few months, even though its founder, Ruslan Kogan, doesn't understand the hype surrounding the product.  ...

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Importers get an early Christmas present as Australian dollar hits US90c
Friday, 09 October 2009
Retailers are taking advantage of the strength of the Australian dollar, which surged overnight to a 14-month high of US90c after yesterday's announcement unemployment fell to just 5.7%.  ...

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10 ways to prepare your website for Christmas
Thursday, 08 October 2009
It's that time of the year again - with just 77 sleeps until Christmas, it's time for online retailers to start panicking about their key selling period.  ...

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Kogan Tech expands into US market
Friday, 26 June 2009
Online entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan will expand his Kogan Tech business into the US, due to the size of the potential market.  ...

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Adam Rockett and Chris Ryan
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Ages: 29 Business: Strike Group Australia Sector: Telecommunications These two entrepreneurs (Rockett on the right) met and became good friends in high school, going on to establish a business distributing wine during their time at university in Brisbane. ...

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Andrew Northcott
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Age: 25 Company: Labour Solutions Australia Sector: Recruitment Andrew Northcott started labour hire business Labour Solutions Australia in 2004 at the age of 21 by hiring himself out as a labourer. The business, which is based in Brisbane, has expanded quickly ...

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Andy Jamieson
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Age: 29 Business: Switched On Media Sector: Advertising and marketing Jamieson was born to be an entrepreneur, he says. Every one of his family members started a business, so it was only a matter of time before he ventured into small business ownership himself. ...

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Ben Keighran
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Age: 26 Company: Aardvark Sector: Internet San Francisco-based internet entrepreneur Ben Keighran was listed on last year's BRW Rich 200 with a fortune of $28 million. Keighran is something of a technology whiz kid, having taught himself programming at the ...

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Alana Chang and Lauren Chang Sommer
Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Ages: 28 and 30 Company: Moi Moi Fine Jewellery Sector: Retail Sometimes it really does pay to leave no stone unturned. The gemstone moissanite bears remarkably similar properties to diamonds but at a fraction of the cost. It is with this stone that ...

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