All Electricals articles
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NewsCurrys launches on TikTok Shop
Currys has launched on TikTok Shop, allowing customers to discover and buy products directly through the app.
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NewsJoybuy launches promos blitz in direct competition with Amazon
Online retailer Joybuy has unveiled a Flash Deals promotion in a direct challenge to Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days.
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NewsMarks Electrical names new CFO as it raises profit outlook
Marks Electrical has increased its profit expectations for the year and announced that Philip Luke De Villanueva will be joining the business in December as its new chief financial officer.
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NewsCurrys launches Christmas recruitment drive
Currys has launched a major recruitment drive for peak trading, with some roles planned to be permanent.
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NewsAO strengthens portfolio with Jessops acquisition
AO has completed its acquisition of struggling photography specialist Jessops as it continues to expand into adjacent categories.
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NewsCurrys promotes from within for chief people officer
Currys has promoted Caroline Hirst to be its new chief people officer.
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NewsSales of sports items, aircon and fans gave UK retail a boost in August
Defying economic gloom, the sale of sportswear and equipment, air conditioning units and fans during the long hot summer gave UK retail a boost in August.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches hologram activation with Dyson’s £420 toothbrush
The immersive activation is taking place at John Lewis Oxford Street, with a dedicated pop-up in the store’s bathroom area.
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NewsCurrys enjoys ‘strong start to the year’ with market share gains across UK and Nordics
Currys has enjoyed a strong start to the financial year, reporting sales growth and market share gains across the UK and Ireland and the Nordics.
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NewsSainsbury’s poaches new chief people officer from Currys
Sainsbury’s has poached its new chief people officer Paula Coughlan from Currys.
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AnalysisWhat lessons can retail learn from 2026’s heatwave summer?
If this summer of endless heatwaves and drought is a prelude to the future of the UK climate, what lessons can retailers learn to be ready for next year and beyond?
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Opinion‘It’s time for retailers to focus on their £300bn services blind spot’
Retail has been defining its market far too narrowly, allowing vast customer need to be monetised by somebody else, argues OC&C’s Matt Coode
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NewsAO.com launches own mobile network
Electricals retailer AO.com has today (August 12) launched its first-ever mobile network – AO Mobile.
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AnalysisThe World Cup saw the TV market return to growth: How else did it help retail?
Retailers and data providers reported accelerating TV and sportswear sales − despite the heatwave.
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NewsM&S, Next, Debenhams and Boots join new YouTube shopping programme
Social media giant YouTube has launched its Shopping Affiliate Programme in the UK, with retail giants including Marks & Spencer, Next, Debenhams and Boots all on board.
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NewsTikTok Shop UK’s Summer Sale delivers double-digit sales
TikTok Shop UK’s Summer Sale has driven double-digit year-on-year sales for businesses on the platform, Retail Week can reveal.
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Chart of the WeekThe PS5 Pro is the most expensive major console since the 1990s. Why does that matter to retailers?
The cost of games consoles has historically declined after launch. All three major manufacturers have instead announced recent price hikes. With Sony also announcing it was moving away from video game discs, major shifts are happening in the games retail sector
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NewsAO sees double-digit increase in TV sales thanks to World Cup
AO has recorded a double-digit year-on-year increase in TV sales as the men’s FIFA World Cup drives demand.
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NewsMarks Electrical finance boss steps down
Marks Electrical chief financial officer has stepped down after less than a year with the business.
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AnalysisThe talking points from Baldock’s last set of results as Currys boss
Currys reported a 6% increase in group revenue to £9.3bn in the year to May 2026, with group adjusted profits rising 18% to £191m