All Electricals articles – Page 2
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AnalysisIs JD.com eyeing up European electricals dominance after its latest acquisition?
Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com has submitted a voluntary takeover offer for German electronics retailer Ceconomy in a deal valued at €2.2bn (£1.92bn)
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Opinion‘It’s time we faced into the reality that people don’t want as much new stuff any more’
Consumers are rethinking what – and how much – they need across all retail categories. OC&C’s Matt Coode suggests ways that retailers might profitably respond to an enduring change in shopping behaviour
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AnalysisUnboxing cracking Christmas sales: 2025’s bestsellers revealed
Christmas may still be months away, but for retailers peak planning is already in full swing. Which products and trends will top wishlists for 2025 and bring festive cheer?
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NewsRetail sales heat up as temperatures soar
The BRC-KPMG Sales Monitor, produced by the British Retail Consortium and KPMG, indicates that total retail sales in the UK have increased by 3.1% year on year in June, measured against a decline of 0.2% last year.
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NewsCurrys rolls out new crime reporting tools across all stores
Currys is rolling out a new crime reporting tool across all of its UK and Ireland stores in a bid to increase store safety.
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NewsCurrys results show “strongest balance sheet in a decade”
The electricals retailer reported £162m in group adjusted profit before tax in the year ended May 3, 2025, a 37% increase year on year.
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NewsMarks Electrical reports record revenue before pivoting to more premium offering
Marks Electrical has reported record full-year revenue as it now turns its attention to focusing on its offering in the premium segment.
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AnalysisHow AO is planning to keep momentum with products, services, and overhauling mobile
Following full-year results of strong revenue growth and a record profit before tax performance, AO’s chief executive and founder John Roberts talks to Retail Week about its recent performance and the steps it has been taking to cement itself as a trusted, growing retailer.
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NewsAO profits surge as membership scheme boosts performance
Online electricals specialist AO.com has reported increased annual sales and profits, helped by a raft of initiatives.
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NewsOnline spending slows for first time since October 2023
In a worrying sign for retailers, softness in consumer demand appears to be starting to affect online purchases. purchases
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NewsCurrys enhances cash-for-trash scheme with bigger reward
Currys is boosting its cash-for-trash scheme so customers can receive a better reward when recycling unwanted tech.
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InterviewInterview: Currys CEO Alex Baldock on the retailer’s full-circuit comeback
Currys continues to cement itself as a leader in the UK’s electricals market, despite recent bouts of low consumer confidence, supply chain issues, economic headwinds and a Budget that was most unwelcome. As its performance improves, chief executive Alex Baldock gives a rare interview and explains why he’s not yet satisfied
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NewsMarks Electrical finance boss steps down
Marks Electrical’s chief financial officer is set to leave after four years with the business.
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NewsOnBuy founder becomes Comet CEO following acquisition
The founder and chief executive of OnBuy has been named chief executive of Comet following the online marketplace’s acquisition of the brand last week.
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NewsCurrys enters consultation period with 80 roles set to go across head office
Currys is expected to make around 80 staff redundant across central roles, Retail Week can confirm.
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NewsOnline marketplace OnBuy acquires British electronics retailer
Online marketplace OnBuy has acquired a British electronics brand in a bid to “disrupt the UK consumer electronics market”.
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NewsApple exceeds forecasts as consumers stock up amid tariff chaos
Apple saw iPhone sales climb as wary consumers rushed to secure new iPhones before Trump’s tariffs impact prices.
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NewsDeliveroo launches new virtual store concept with two retailers
Deliveroo has launched a new virtual store concept for retailers and has two names already lined up.
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NewsChatGPT launches new search function to ‘improve shopping experience’
ChatGPT has today rolled out a new functionality in its search feature which allows customers to search for, compare prices and buy products.
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AnalysisWhy WHSmith boss Carl Cowling is still betting big on America despite Trump turmoil
WHSmith is selling its high street business to focus on its successful travel operations—notably the US, described by the retailer as its “most exciting growth market”