All Electricals articles – Page 173
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Opinion
The Retail Week – December 7, 2007
Yesterday’s interest rate cut was a welcome early Christmas present for retailers.
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News
Browett vows to put customers first at DSGi
Incoming DSGi group chief executive John Browett has vowed to pursue a customer-centric strategy and re-energise the electricals giant as he took the helm this week.
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John Browett starts at DSGi
Incoming DSGi chief executive John Browett will start at the retail giant today, replacing John Clare who retired in September.
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Opinion
Time for DSGi to take a breath
DSG International finance director Kevin O’Byrne cut a lonely figure presenting the company’s interim results this week.
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News
O2 plans combined mobile, credit card and Oyster
Mobile phone operator O2 is set to unveil a handset containing a built-in Barclaycard credit card and Oyster card for use on London’s transport system.
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DSGi profits drop 25%
DSGi revealed that underlying pre-tax profits dropped to 52.4 million in the 24 weeks to October 13, compared with 70.3 million the previous year.
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News
Kesa's sales climb 10%, but outlook is uncertain
Electricals retailer Kesa has posted a third-quarter sales rise, but warned that the white goods market is showing signs of a slowdown.
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Vodafone challenges German T-Mobile iPhone deal
Vodafone has challenged German operator T-Mobile’s exclusive deal to sell Apple’s iPhone in Germany under local competition laws.
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Opinion
King faces his toughest times
When Arabian royals come knocking to buy your company, doubts about them having deep enough pockets are probably the last thing that will enter your mind.
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News
M.Video float will give clear picture of Russia
M.Video has become the first electricals retailer to float on the Russian stock exchange and rivals are expected to follow.
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Analysis
From sales to service
The electricals sector is changing as retailers branch out into offering technical support services. But, as Liz Morrell finds out, this new territory brings a host of fresh challenges
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Opinion
Browett faces a tough job at DSGi
Next year could be a watershed for electricals giant DSGi. In December, former Tesco operations director John Browett will take the helm as chief executive and he will have to tackle several key areas as a matter of urgency.
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News
Scots to begin switch to digital next year
Scotland will start the changeover to digital television on November 6 next year.
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Opinion
Browett faces a tough job at DSGi
Next year could be a watershed for electricals giant DSGi. In December, former Tesco operations director John Browett will take the helm as chief executive and he will have to tackle several key areas as a matter of urgency.
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News
Currys.digital tunes into digital TV frenzy
DSGi’s Whitehaven Currys.digital store in Cumbria received a surge in sales in the month run-up to the town becoming the first place in the UK to switch off analogue TV.
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DSGi sales strong despite Italian woes
DSGi has today reported robust sales, despite weak performances from its Italian UniEuro arm and Mircrosoft’s new Vista range.
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Zavvi unveils new logo
Zavvi managing director Simon Douglas has unveiled the company’s new logo, which has been “designed to reflect Zavvi’s dedication to being a truly multi-channel, independent entertainment retailer”.
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Opinion
Carphone Warehouse: The City View
Charles Dunstone expects his Carphone Warehouse business to make interim profits of between £53 million and £56 million after an “excellent operational performance” in the second quarter.
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News
Zavvi unveils new logo
Zavvi managing director Simon Douglas has unveiled the company’s new logo, which has been “designed to reflect Zavvi’s dedication to being a truly multi-channel, independent entertainment retailer”.