All Electricals articles – Page 159
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Interest rate slashed to 3%
The Bank of England has cut the interest rate by 1.5 percentage points to 3 per cent in a move that has been welcomed by retailers.
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Profits hit at Ideal Shopping Direct
TV shopping group Ideal Shopping Direct has issued a profit warning, blaming current market conditions which have had a negative impact on sales.
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Retailers' fury at hikes in Westfield London service charges
Retailers which opened in Westfield London last week are furious over hikes in service charges imposed by the shopping centre.
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O2 unveils new format at Manchester Arndale
Mobile phone retailer and network operator O2 unveiled the first of its revamped stores this week at Manchester Arndale.
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DSGi rating reviewed as downturn takes toll
Ratings agency Moodys has put DSGi under review for a possible downgrade after the retailer suffered a first-half like-for-like tumble of 7 per cent.
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Recession beaters: Some retailers are prospering in spite of the downturn
Despite what the mass media might suggest, some retailers are prospering in spite of the downturn. Charlotte Hardie looks at some of those that are flying and asks what we can learn from them.
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Comet to push e-tail brand Laskys
Comet is putting renewed impetus behind its pure-play e-tail site Laskys.com with greater marketing investment.
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Sweden’s Clas Ohlson on track for UK launch
Scandinavian DIY and electricals retailer Clas Ohlson is pressing ahead with its launch in the UK despite the widespread problems the sector is facing.
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DSGi’s credit rating to be reviewed by Moodys
Ratings agency Moodys has placed electricals retail giant DSGi under review for a possible downgrade following last week’s trading update.
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Piracy threatens Christmas product supply
Shoppers could face shortages of products such as clothing and fuel unless action is taken to stop pirates hijacking ships off the coast of Somalia.
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Retail crime headed for a ‘rapid rise’
Retailers are bracing themselves for a rise in retail crime as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) warned that the credit crunch will “wipe out” falling statistics recorded over the last year.
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Currys opens doors at debut megastore
DSGi unveiled its highly anticipated Currys megastore format at Wednesbury, near Birmingham, last week.
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AnalysisBest Buy Europe: Charles Dunstone’s best move?
It will launch into the toughest retail market for a decade, but Charles Dunstone believes that Best Buy will be a hit in the UK. Tim Danaher joined him in Chicago to find out why.
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Retail sales growth slows further
Retail sales volume growth has continued to slow in the three months to September, rising only 0.1 per cent.
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DSGi to slash capex as like-for-likes fall
DSGi is to slash capital expenditure after revealing first-half like-for-likes tumbled 7 per cent.
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Scotland: Worst retail sales growth since March 2006
Retail sales growth in Scotland was at its slowest rate in two and a half years in September, as consumer confidence and rising living costs squeezed spending.
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GalleryCurrys Megastore
The refurbishment of the UK’s largest electricals store is complete. Currys Megastore is the outcome.
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Online retail spend growth slows as financial uncertainty hits consumers
Online retail growth dramatically slowed last month as consumers reined in their spending.
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Retail round-up: October 19, 2008
What the Sunday papers said about the retail sector, including reports on Baugur, Asda, Carphone Warehouse, Debenhams, Ghost, DSGi, Home Retail, Sainsbury's, Game, JJB Sports, Woolworths and Tesco.
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London retail sales worst since 2005
Retail sales in London outperformed the rest of the country in September but were still the worst since summer 2005.