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Who started Retravision?
History. The story of Retravision began in 1959, when a group of radio and television service agents formed the Retra TV Service Association of Victoria. Two years later, in 1961, they formalised their joint buying powers and opened a small group of retail stores in Victoria under the brand name Retravision.
Does Retravision still exist?
Retravision will no doubt remain a well-known name in Western Australia, with a large concentration of stores around Perth and the south-west coast (see map below). But the shift marks the end of an era for the electrical retail industry on the east coast, with just one store remaining in Queensland.
What happened to Retravision NSW?
The New South Wales buying group for the owner-operated stores of unlisted electrical equipment retailer Retravision Ltd has gone into administration and been placed into receivership. Retravision has 505 partner stores around Australia with 120 in NSW, but each store is owned by separate individuals, not Retravision.
How many Retravision?
Boasting 20 stores across Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory, together with our easy-to-use online store, Retravision has made electrical and appliance shopping easy and affordable for everyone.
What happened to RT Edwards?
Queensland-based consumer electronics and appliances retailer, RT Edwards, has joined the likes of 2nds World and Radio Rentals SA, with sources claiming administrators will be appointed tomorrow. The closure of three retail groups in one week comes as a major warning sign for both manufacturers and distributors.
Who Started RT Edwards?
RT Edwards started in 1931 when Roy Edwards began selling electrical services around Ipswich on his push bike. Today the firm has an annual turnover of $100 million and is run by Roy’s son, Tom Edwards, from the firm’s main store in East Street, Ipswich.
What happened to inRent?
inRent is back in business with a new name Snaffle has taken all the best bits from your in-store experience with inRent, Radio Rentals, RT Edwards and Gedd!t, and packaged them all together to create an awesome new online rental company.
Who owns RT Edwards?
The new owners of RT Edwards is the South Australian family company, Radio Rentals (no relation to the Queensland firm with the same name) and run by South Australians Peter and Barry Walker. RT Edwards started in 1931 when Roy Edwards began selling electrical services around Ipswich on his push bike.
Who took over RT Edwards?
R.T. Edwards started in 1931 in East Street, Ipswich, and has 15 stores throughout S.E. Queensland. R.T. Edwards was bought by the Walker family in 2008, who trade under the name Radio Rentals in South Australia.
What is inRent called now?
When did RT Edwards close down?
Edwards Closing Down in June 2019. R.T. Edwards has announced plans to exit its retail and online sales operations in Queensland and close its stores over the next two months.
What does Retravision do?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Retravision is a Western Australian-based consumer electronics retailer of computers, technology products, home entertainment, laundry and kitchen appliances, air-conditioning, small appliances and homewares. There are 18 stores in Western Australia, one in South Australia and one in the Northern Territory.
How many Retravision stores are there in Australia?
By 2006, Retravision had grown to over 505 stores in Australia, stretching from Thursday Island in the North down to Hobart in Tasmania, and from the north-west of Western Australia to the east coast of Queensland and New South Wales. There were also more than 57 stores in New Zealand in both the North and South Islands.
How do I get 5% off at Retravision?
Save 5% off^ purchases 365 days per year. Simply show your card at point of purchase. Retravision is WA’s own electrical retailer, offering you the very best of all the electrical appliances you love.
What happened to Retravision Southern?
The directors of Retravision Southern, which owned 104 Retravision stores, put the business into voluntary administration in May 2012. This began a chain of events which would see Retravision Southern being liquidated by receivers KordaMentha.