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In 2005, Jaycar received negative attention from its imported [[Taiwan]]ese "Choke-A-Chicken" toy that squawked and slapped its wings when strangled around its neck.<ref>{{cite news | last = Haines | first = Lester | title = Animal lovers slam Choke-A-Chicken toy | publisher = ''[[The Register]]'' | date = 2005-10-20 | url = http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/10/20/choke_a_chicken/ | accessdate = 2008-09-25 }}</ref> The [[RSPCA Australia|RSPCA]] Queensland described the toy as "grossly irresponsible".<ref>{{cite news | author = Australian Associated Press | title = RSPCA outraged over "choke the chicken" toy | publisher = ''The Age'' | date = 2005-10-19 | url = http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2005/10/19/1129401263322.html | accessdate = 2011-08-17 }}</ref> |
In 2005, Jaycar received negative attention from its imported [[Taiwan]]ese "Choke-A-Chicken" toy that squawked and slapped its wings when strangled around its neck.<ref>{{cite news | last = Haines | first = Lester | title = Animal lovers slam Choke-A-Chicken toy | publisher = ''[[The Register]]'' | date = 2005-10-20 | url = http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/10/20/choke_a_chicken/ | accessdate = 2008-09-25 }}</ref> The [[RSPCA Australia|RSPCA]] Queensland described the toy as "grossly irresponsible".<ref>{{cite news | author = Australian Associated Press | title = RSPCA outraged over "choke the chicken" toy | publisher = ''The Age'' | date = 2005-10-19 | url = http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2005/10/19/1129401263322.html | accessdate = 2011-08-17 }}</ref> |
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In October 2012, Gary Johnston, |
In October 2012, Gary Johnston, Managing Director of Jaycar made sexist comments in seeking to justify the behaviour of Canterbury-Bankstown NRL club players who had made degrading and threatening remarks to Channel Nine reporter, Jayne Azzopardi <ref name="SBS article">{{cite web|last=AAP|title=Expect the same in pubs, says Dogs sponsor|url=http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1698355/Expect-the-same-in-pubs-says-Dogs-sponsor|publisher=www.SBS.com.au|accessdate=8 October 2012}}</ref>. Johnston was quoted as saying on 2GB radio "If a woman walks into some bars in Sydney, she will be ogled. She will be treated as an object and that's the way it is. She doesn't have to walk into those bars." <ref name="SBS article">{{cite web|last=AAP|title=Expect the same in pubs, says Dogs sponsor|url=http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1698355/Expect-the-same-in-pubs-says-Dogs-sponsor|publisher=www.sbs.com.au|accessdate=8 October 2012}}</ref> |
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This lead to calls to boycott Jaycar stores <ref name="Channel News">{{cite news|last=Richards|first=David|title=Women urged to ban Jaycar stores|url=http://www.channelnews.com.au/News/Business_News/E7C2P2R6|accessdate=8 October 2012|date=3 October 2012}}</ref> |
This lead to calls to boycott Jaycar stores <ref name="Channel News">{{cite news|last=Richards|first=David|title=Women urged to ban Jaycar stores|url=http://www.channelnews.com.au/News/Business_News/E7C2P2R6|accessdate=8 October 2012|date=3 October 2012}}</ref> |
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Gary Johnston's comments were also seen as providing support and justification for sexist behaviour, and were considered a 'non-apology'. <ref name="Brisbane Times">{{cite news|last=Crabb|first=Annabel|title=The non-apology: a spotter's guide|url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/the-nonapology-a-spotters-guide-20121006-275we.html|accessdate=8 October 2012|newspaper=Brisbane Times|date=7 October 2012}}</ref> |
Gary Johnston's comments were also seen as providing support and justification for sexist behaviour, and were considered a 'non-apology'. <ref name="Brisbane Times">{{cite news|last=Crabb|first=Annabel|title=The non-apology: a spotter's guide|url=http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/the-nonapology-a-spotters-guide-20121006-275we.html|accessdate=8 October 2012|newspaper=Brisbane Times|date=7 October 2012}}</ref> |
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1981.[1] |
| Founder | Gary Johnston |
| Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | 74 stores (2011) [2] |
Area served | Australia New Zealand United Kingdom United States Canada |
Key people | Gary Johnston (MD) Toni Martin (CEO) |
| Products | Electronics, Gadgets |
Number of employees | 1,000+ (2011) |
| Subsidiaries | Electus Distribution Gadget Central |
| Website | www.jaycar.com.au |
Jaycar is an Australian based electronics retailer dealing in electronic components and related products for the electronics enthusiast. It was founded in 1981 when a former Dick Smith Electronics employee, Gary Johnston, purchased John Carr & Co. Pty Ltd.[3]
Jaycar has 74 stores and more than 150 authorised stockists and agents[2] throughout Australia and New Zealand that carry products from Jaycar's Electus Distribution wholesale division.
Catalogue
Jaycar Electronics publishes an annual catalogue, covering a range of products aimed at the electronics enthusiast and professional. Jaycar's catalogue is bundled with Silicon Chip magazine annually, and is also available for separate purchase. The catalogue originally contained a data section, but the information has since been relocated to the company's website, available for free download.[4] The 2012 edition catalogue contains 7,020 products with 516 pages.[5]
Controversy
In 2005, Jaycar received negative attention from its imported Taiwanese "Choke-A-Chicken" toy that squawked and slapped its wings when strangled around its neck.[6] The RSPCA Queensland described the toy as "grossly irresponsible".[7]
In October 2012, Gary Johnston, Managing Director of Jaycar made sexist comments in seeking to justify the behaviour of Canterbury-Bankstown NRL club players who had made degrading and threatening remarks to Channel Nine reporter, Jayne Azzopardi [8]. Johnston was quoted as saying on 2GB radio "If a woman walks into some bars in Sydney, she will be ogled. She will be treated as an object and that's the way it is. She doesn't have to walk into those bars." [8] This lead to calls to boycott Jaycar stores [9] Gary Johnston's comments were also seen as providing support and justification for sexist behaviour, and were considered a 'non-apology'. [10]
See also
External links
References
- ^ "Jaycar Talks History and 30th Birthday". Current.com.au. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
- ^ a b "Jaycar Electronics Stores". Jaycar Electronics. Retrieved 14 July 2011.
- ^ "Jaycar Is 30 Years Old". siliconchip.com.au. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
- ^ "Jaycar Electronics - Semiconductor Data". jaycar.com.au. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
- ^ "Jaycar 2012 Printed Catalogue - Aust pricing". Retrieved April 02, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Haines, Lester (20 October 2005). "Animal lovers slam Choke-A-Chicken toy". The Register. Retrieved 25 September 2008.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Australian Associated Press (19 October 2005). "RSPCA outraged over "choke the chicken" toy". The Age. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b AAP. "Expect the same in pubs, says Dogs sponsor". www.SBS.com.au. Retrieved 8 October 2012. Cite error: The named reference "SBS article" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ Richards, David (3 October 2012). "Women urged to ban Jaycar stores". Retrieved 8 October 2012.
- ^ Crabb, Annabel (7 October 2012). "The non-apology: a spotter's guide". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 8 October 2012.