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West Australian
11-06-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Watchdog bites over dodgy ads during Black Friday sales
Three major retailers have been slapped with fines for allegedly making false and misleading claims over their Black Friday sales being "sitewide". Michael Hill Jeweller, MyHouse and Hairhouse Warehouse Online each paid $19,800 following an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission investigation. The competition watchdog alleged the businesses were misrepresenting the nature of their sales, including by falsely describing discounts as applying "sitewide". The commission probed dozens of sales advertisements for last year's Black Friday and post-Christmas sales events amid concerns they misrepresented the size and scope of the discounts on offer. "We allege these claims misled consumers that all goods in the physical or online store were discounted, or that the discounts were greater than was actually the case," ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe said on Wednesday. "Advertisements that talk about 'sitewide' or 'storewide' sales or promise discounts 'off everything' should deliver what customers expect, and not be used by retailers to hook consumers under false pretences." Michael Hill's online advertisement promoted the sale with the words: "Member Event 25% off Sitewide". This may have misled consumers and contravened Australian consumer law, because some of the products in its online store were not part of the sale and were not discounted, Ms Lowe said. MyHouse and HairHouse Online were also fined for website banners or ads that made misleading claims about the scope of savings on offer. The watchdog said the discounts were not available on all products. Under the rules, businesses are legally obliged to accurately describe their sale offers and should not use small point disclaimers to terms and conditions to disguise the real extent. Michael Hill Jeweller (Australia) Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Michael Hill International Limited, with 170 retail stores in Australia. Homewares business MyHouse is operated by homewares and kitchen goods retailer Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd as an online business and also has 28 stores in Australia. The retailer also operates a range of similar businesses such as House, Robins Kitchen, House Bed & Bath and Baccarat. Hairhouse Online is a related entity of The Hairhouse Warehouse Pty Ltd with 125 stores across Australia, offering haircuts, hair extensions, spray tans, manicures, waxing, make-up and other hair and beauty services.
Perth Now
11-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Watchdog bites over dodgy ads during Black Friday sales
Three major retailers have been slapped with fines for allegedly making false and misleading claims over their Black Friday sales being "sitewide". Michael Hill Jeweller, MyHouse and Hairhouse Warehouse Online each paid $19,800 following an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission investigation. The competition watchdog alleged the businesses were misrepresenting the nature of their sales, including by falsely describing discounts as applying "sitewide". The commission probed dozens of sales advertisements for last year's Black Friday and post-Christmas sales events amid concerns they misrepresented the size and scope of the discounts on offer. "We allege these claims misled consumers that all goods in the physical or online store were discounted, or that the discounts were greater than was actually the case," ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe said on Wednesday. "Advertisements that talk about 'sitewide' or 'storewide' sales or promise discounts 'off everything' should deliver what customers expect, and not be used by retailers to hook consumers under false pretences." Michael Hill's online advertisement promoted the sale with the words: "Member Event 25% off Sitewide". This may have misled consumers and contravened Australian consumer law, because some of the products in its online store were not part of the sale and were not discounted, Ms Lowe said. MyHouse and HairHouse Online were also fined for website banners or ads that made misleading claims about the scope of savings on offer. The watchdog said the discounts were not available on all products. Under the rules, businesses are legally obliged to accurately describe their sale offers and should not use small point disclaimers to terms and conditions to disguise the real extent. Michael Hill Jeweller (Australia) Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Michael Hill International Limited, with 170 retail stores in Australia. Homewares business MyHouse is operated by homewares and kitchen goods retailer Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd as an online business and also has 28 stores in Australia. The retailer also operates a range of similar businesses such as House, Robins Kitchen, House Bed & Bath and Baccarat. Hairhouse Online is a related entity of The Hairhouse Warehouse Pty Ltd with 125 stores across Australia, offering haircuts, hair extensions, spray tans, manicures, waxing, make-up and other hair and beauty services.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LIST: Who is performing at the Tennessee Valley Fair in 2025?
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Valley Fair is getting closer. Here's who will be taking the concert stage during the fair. The Tennessee Valley Fair is returning to Chilhowee Park for September 5-14. So far, only three concerts have been announced. The latest concert announced was on June 3. Ole 60 will be performing with Rob Langdon on Monday, September 8 at 8 p.m. The newer country band features the sounds of a steel guitar and gritty storytelling that isn't 'your father's country music,' the Tennessee Valley Fair said. Could the Tennessee Valley Fair leave Chilhowee Park after more than a century? Tickets go on sale for the Ole 60 concert at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 6. The fair shared that tickets will cost between $41.30-$53.10 each. On Thursday, September 11 it will be time to 'get low' as Flo Rida takes the stage at 8 p.m. The American rapper and singer-songwriter had a variety of radio hits between the late 2000s and 2010s. 'From 'My House' to 'Right Round'—this is a show guaranteed to get the party started,' the Tennessee Valley Fair wrote on social media. Tickets went on sale on May 23 and are priced between $64.90-$76.70. However, premium seating is available for $236. The first concert that was announced for the 2025 Tennessee Valley Fair was Styx, which will be performing at 8 p.m. on Friday, September 12. The American rock band had several hits in the 1970s and 80s, including 'The Best of Times,' 'Mr. Roboto,' and 'Too Much Time on My Hands.' In addition to tickets that are on sale for $76.70-$88.50, Styx is also offering a VIP Package, that includes a premium reserved seat, a long-sleeve tour shirt, an enamel pin set, challenge coin, tote bag and more. Locals, tourists recall major Gatlinburg crash that injured seven For those who purchase tickets ahead of time, tickets will be available by email three days before each concert. This year, tickets will once again include free admission to the fair, so ticketholders have the opportunity to enjoy all the aspects of the fair before attending the show. Admission to the fair is usually $12 for those over the age of 12, with admission for children aged 6-11 and seniors over the age of 65 being priced at $9. For children 5 years old and younger, admission to the fair is free. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Flo Rida to perform at Tennessee Valley Fair
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Another concert has been announced for the 2025 Tennessee Valley Fair. On Tuesday, the fair announced that Flo Rida will be performing at this year's upcoming fair on Thursday, September 11 at 8 p.m. Remembering David Hodson: Knoxville veteran who led 150 Marines to Iraq and back dies at 76 'From 'My House' to 'Right Round'—this is a show guaranteed to get the party started,' the Tennessee Valley Fair wrote on social media. The American rapper and singer-songwriter is known for his breakout single 'Low' and had multiple radio hits between the late 2000s and 2010s. His latest album, 'My House' has seven tracks including the title track and 'I Don't Like It, I Love It' featuring Robin Thicke and Verdine White. Recently, he also released 'Bad Idea' featuring That Mexican OT in late April 2025. Tickets to the concert go on sale on Friday, May 23 at 10 a.m., however, members of the Tennessee Valley Fair Foundation get early access to presale tickets. Concert presale contributions help fund a scholarship the fair offers, according to the fair's website. Could the Tennessee Valley Fair leave Chilhowee Park after more than a century? Tickets to see Flo Rida start at $64.90, and include admission to the fair, giving concertgoers the opportunity to enjoy the food, rides, entertainment, agriculture and all the other aspects that the fair has to offer before attending the show. Admission to the fair is usually $12 for those over the age of 12, with admission for children aged 6-11 and seniors over the age of 65 being priced at $9. For children 5 years old and younger, admission to the fair is free. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Japan Times
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
‘The Killer Goldfish': The future of cinema, or just indie cosplay?
Anyone stumbling unawares into a screening of 'The Killer Goldfish' at K2, a dinky independent cinema in Tokyo's Shimokitazawa neighborhood, would be forgiven for assuming it's an archetypal midnight movie — one of those schlocky, low-budget productions made for cult infamy rather than commercial success. Superficially, this loopy tale of murderous pets and esoteric evolutionary theory bears the hallmarks of a true outsider effort, complete with a no-name star and a single-screen theatrical release. But look closer and the figure at the helm isn't some aspiring auteur: It's Yukihiko Tsutsumi, a veteran director whose recent output includes mainstream fare such as 'First Love' (2021) and '12 Suicidal Teens' (2019). There's nothing wrong with an established filmmaker going back to their roots, of course (as Tsutsumi himself did with black-and-white homelessness drama 'My House' in 2012). However, 'The Killer Goldfish' has a more ambitious goal in mind. It's the first feature produced by Super Sapienss, a project Tsutsumi started with fellow old-timers Katsuyuki Motohiro and Yuichi Sato with the aim of upending the Japanese film industry. Tired of the ubiquitous 'production committee' system — with its timid preference for movies based on existing properties, starring the same actors you see in everything else — they're proposing an alternative model. Super Sapienss is conceived as a decentralized organization that handles the entire process, from creating original IP to distributing the finished film. ('The Killer Goldfish' has already appeared as an online manga series.) It's a bold idea, even if the guys seizing control of the means of production are the ones who got us here in the first place. ('Bayside Shakedown', '20th Century Boys,' 'SPEC,' 'Strawberry Night' — need I go on?) Too bad 'The Killer Goldfish' is such a lousy movie. It does at least deliver on the promise of its title, even if the piscine carnage is all cutaways and bad CGI. There's been a spate of mysterious murders where the victims are mostly middle-aged men. The police are flummoxed, but occult specialist Erika Tamaki (newcomer Erika Oka, game but a bit grating) quickly deduces that the killings are being perpetrated by angry goldfish — and someone else is pulling their fins. The story quickly branches out to reveal an alternative history of human evolution, in which the Japanese people turn out to be descended from interbreeding between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens. Yosuke Kubozuka pops up as a handsome university professor, who explains how this led to the appearance of people with superhuman powers. Ever wondered what seventh-century mystic En no Gyoja has in common with postwar artist Taro Okamoto? Now you know. The action is interspersed with bursts of psychedelic animation, clips from a 'Love Island'-style reality TV show and a balaclava-wearing YouTuber who provides a running commentary of sorts. We even get a couple of parkour-inspired action sequences, featuring a teleporting antagonist with an enormous ping-pong ball on his head (played by Kubozuka's son, Airu). If this sounds like wacky fun, that's because it really should be, yet the outlandish concepts and discordant stylistic flourishes never cohere into an entertaining film. Only a brief appearance by Jiro Sato reaches the heights of sublime ridiculousness 'The Killer Goldfish' seemed to promise. Too often, it feels like Tsutsumi and his collaborators are just flinging ideas at the wall without checking what sticks. Evolution is a messy process, I guess.
