Gerry Harvey sees bargain in Harvey Norman

Eli Greenblat, Ian McIlwraith Harvey Norman co-founder Gerry Harvey has taken advantage of a 13-year low in the retailer’s share price to top up his personal holding for the first time in nearly a decade.

Harvey Norman fined for misleading ad

Chris Zappone Electronics retailer is fined $1.25 million for misleading advertising.

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Harvey Norman treads water in Australia

Colin Kruger Gerry Harvey says the retailer is nearly going backwards locally and vows to stay the course in Ireland, while Asia holds the most promise.

Harvey Norman takes the online plunge

Chris Zappone Long-time foe of online retailing Harvey Norman has swallowed its pride and launched an e-commerce site.

Harvey Norman caught in a web of competition

Elizabeth Knight It is no accident that brash entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan picked yesterday to announce his electronics manufacturing and retail business was growing like a weed, and in just a few short years had moved...

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Three Harvey Norman stores placed in administration

Three Harvey Norman franchises have been placed in the hands of administrators.

Harvey Norman shares plunge as sales drop

Shares in retailer Harvey Norman plunged in early trade after its sales dropped in the three months to September.

The Fed's 'Harvey Norman' option – 2 years interest free!

Michael West Where will the money come from this time?

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Harvey Norman pulls plug on Clive Peeters

Chris Zappone Harvey Norman will scrap the Clive Peeters brand because of poor performance, as the retailer continues to struggle in ‘‘an extremely challenging environment’’.

Harvey Norman reveals online move

Chris Zappone Retailer Harvey Norman will sell its electronics and furniture goods online from July, according to a report.

Harvey Norman beset by retail malady

Eli Greenblat Electrical, bedding and furniture group Harvey Norman has confirmed the tenuous state of the discretionary retail sector, revealing yesterday that a sales slump at its Australian stores that began...

Harvey Norman shares drop as sales shrink

Harvey Norman says total third-quarter sales rose 1.6% but like-for-like sales were down 4.6%, sending shares to a two-year low.

Harvey Norman launches daily deal website

Chris Zappone Electronics and furniture retailer's site launch follows criticism of the federal government for allowing consumers to buy online merchandise valued up to a $1000 from overseas without paying GST.

Harvey Norman raises white flag in online fight

Chris Zappone Electronics retailer Harvey Norman will soon launch an online store, signalling a backflip in the retailer's campaign against internet shopping

Harvey Norman profit slides 16.5%

Electricals retailer Harvey Norman reports a 16.5% fall in profit after suffering price deflation due to a strong local dollar, a challenging retail environment and wet weather.

Harvey Norman says Q3 sales up by 1.6%

Harvey Norman says total sales for the third quarter of the 2011 financial year rose 1.6 per cent, but like-for-like sales were down 4.6 per cent.

Harvey Norman profit slumps 17%

Harvey Norman has reported a worse than expected slump in first half net profit, down 17%, reflecting price deflation, the strong AUD and wet weather.

Harvey Norman warns of profit slide as growth stalls

Eli Greenblat The discount retailer says sales growth in Australia ground to a halt, while first-quarter profit may sink almost a third.

Harvey Norman pumps it up

Eli Greenblat Furniture and electrical retailer Harvey Norman has signed a five-year extension with its finance provider that will allow it to offer consumers long-dated, interest-free deals.