All Electricals articles – Page 107
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NewsPhones 4u sales rise but earnings fall
Sales at Phones 4u rose 11% to £975.8m in the last year.
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Best Buy to increase staff training levels
Electronics retailer Best Buy plans to increase the levels of training given to its sales associates and Geek Squad technology experts this summer.The retailer hopes to increase sales in its stores by combatting ‘showrooming’ – where customers browse items in stores then purchase online – by increasing the level of ...
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AnalysisThe changing world of electricals retailing
Electricals retailing has become an increasing challenge over the past 20 years. Rebecca Thomson looks at how it has changed.
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AnalysisKesa rebrands following lacklustre financial results
Kesa Electricals has revealed a business restructure and a new focus on multichannel retailing across its European network.
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OpinionRetailers should seek opportunities to generate sales
Falling fuel and food costs mean consumers are just that bit more flush.
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OpinionDixons in good position for growth
Dixons’ full-year profits were down year on year but nevertheless came in at the top of expectations – which means the electricals retailer looks to be in a good position for growth.
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NewsBig ticket sales set for Olympics boost
Sales of TVs, laptops and barbecues are set to rise due to the Olympics, according to new research.
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OpinionJohn Lewis and the electricals market: Do all boats float on the same tide?
One of the minor miracles in UK retailing this year has been the astonishing performance of electricals sales in John Lewis department stores, with growth of 32% over the last 20 weeks.
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AnalysisFnac to open string of airport stores
Music, books and electronics retailer Fnac aims to benefit from a growing travel retail market with the opening of new small-format stores in airports.
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OpinionHow Dixons boss Sebastian James intends to see off the online threat
New Dixons boss Seb James marked his 100th day in the job last week and today, presenting the retailer’s full-year results for the first time, outlined his strategic priorities.
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AnalysisDixons: What retail analysts say
Electricals group Dixons posted full-year profits at the top end of expectations and unveiled a new strategic phase. The results were met favourably by commentators
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NewsDixons sets out new strategic priorities as profits rise
Electricals group Dixons is moving into a new strategic phase and has posted full-year profits at the top end of expectations.
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Media Markt to test zones dedicated to women
Metro’s Media Markt consumer electronics chain is testing zones dedicated to women in its 31 superstores in Austria.The retailer has introduced Woman’s World departments offering household and electronic items, such as hair styling appliances and a range of gadgets available in feminine colours. The departments feature a modern look with ...
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NewsMothercare's Alan Parker to become Kesa chairman
Mothercare non-executive chairman Alan Parker is to take on the chairmanship at French electricals giant Kesa.
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NewsDunstone and Neville-Rolfe in Queen's birthday honours list
Retailers including Carphone Warehouse founder Charles Dunstone and Tesco corporate and legal affairs director Lucy Neville-Rolfe have been included in the Queen’s birthday honours list.
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NewsShop rents fall across UK but London bucks trend
Retail rents continued to fall last year as landlords struggled to keep their properties occupied.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse posts strong sales growth in new categories
Carphone Warehouse has reported strong sales growth outside its traditional category of mobile phones, but earnings at its core retail business were flat in a tough market.
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NewsThe Co-operative electrical sales rise sparked by revamp
The Co-operative’s electrical sales have rocketed after the mutual lowered prices and revamped a third of its departments.
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OpinionThe unpredictable world of retail
Retail can sometimes be pretty predictable. Significant events such as market entries or exits, new launches or promotions, or changes to trading performance are often flagged up in advance.
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NewsDixons teams up with rapper Tinchy Stryder for new range
Electricals group Dixons has teamed up with Rap star Tinchy Stryder to launch a collection of products such as headphones and speakers under its Goji own-brand.