All Currys articles – Page 17
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Opinion
Florence and the machine
Florence & Fred’s planned West End store will test whether the brand can stand on its own feet without the Tesco machine.
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AnalysisThe customer knows best
OC&C’s customer research on a selection of retailers and their propositions will give the high street plenty to think about
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NewsCurrys to honour promotional promise on Frank Lampard goal
Electrical retailer Currys has brought some cheer to downcast England fans with a decision to recognise Frank Lampard’s incorrectly disallowed goal against Germany as part of its World Cup promotion.
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AnalysisHas Best Buy really raised the bar in electricals retailing?
Best Buy is promising to take service to a new level in electricals, but does it and how have established rivals responded to its launch? Retail Week went undercover to find out
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NewsProfits up at DSGi after strong second half
Electricals giant DSG International grew underlying profits by 61% to £90.5m in the year to 1 May, helped by a much-improved second-half performance.
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NewsDSGi tests combined Currys/PC World at Bluewater
Electricals group DSGi is testing a combined Currys and PC World store at Bluewater following the success of big two-in-one shops.
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AnalysisHow to combat staff football fever
Managing shift requests for time off is a challenge during the World Cup.
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AnalysisWhat Apple means to retailers
Apple has again captivated consumers with its latest gadget, the iPad. Joanne Ellul pins down the brand’s enduring appeal and examines why the company is so important to other retailers
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NewsDSGi reports World Cup sales boost
DSGi has reported surging sales in TVs in the run up to the World Cup, with this year’s tournament “shaping up to be best World Cup ever” for the retailer in terms of TV sales.
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NewsCustomers queue all night for iPad launch
Consumers, some of whom queued through the night, have turned out in force to snap up the first iPads to go on sale in the UK.
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NewsDSGi stores to stock iPad from Friday
Apple has signed a deal with DSGi to stock the iPad tablet computer at 139 PC World and Currys stores from its UK launch on Friday.
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NewsSouthGate Bath 75% let
Shopping centre SouthGate Bath has signed a raft of fashion and electricals retailers ahead of opening in September, meaning the scheme is now 75% let.
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GalleryDSGi: The Empire strikes back
DSGi was supposed to run for the hills with Best Buy’s UK arrival, but its Currys store shows the fight is just beginning
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NewsCurrys-owner DSGi unveils 6% like-for-like advance
Currys and PC World-owner Electricals group DSGi has posted a 6% rise in like-for-like sales in its second half and secured a new revolving credit facility.
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NewsBest Buy opening helps neighbour Currys deliver top trading result
Electricals group DSGi’s Currys megastore in Thurrock delivered one of its best trading weekends ever when rival Best Buy opened its first UK shop nearby last week.
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AnalysisBest Buy’s UK debut
US electricals giant Best Buy makes its long-awaited debut today. Tim Danaher pays a visit to an electricals store that changes the game
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NewsBest Buy confirms plan to sell electric cars in UK
Electricals giant Best Buy, which opens its first big box store in the UK next week, is to sell electric cars and motorbikes and similar products as part of its ‘green technology’ offer.
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NewsBest Buy revs up to sell electric cars in the UK
Best Buy will turbocharge its UK debut next Friday with the inclusion of electric cars on the sales floor.
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NewsJohn Lewis first to market with 3D TV
Department store group John Lewis has become the first retailer to start selling 3D televisions.
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NewsDSGi to trial Starbucks cafes in its megastores
Electricals group DSGi is to experiment with in-store cafes in partnership with coffee giant Starbucks.