All Electricals articles – Page 21
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Dixons Carphone get its spark back?
Dixons Carphone posted a 60% drop in adjusted pre-tax profit for the six months to October 26 as group sales fell 4% to £4.7bn. Figures like that often spark panic, but the City hasn’t turned off just yet.
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DataData: M&S Simply Food tops list of UK’s favourite retailers
M&S Simply Food has wrestled back its crown as the UK’s favourite retailer, according to exclusive data from consultancy OC&C.
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AnalysisSeven trends that will define Christmas and set the tone for 2020
Christmas 2019 will be unique for many reasons: a December election, Brexit looming and growing concern over the climate crisis. But what consumer behaviour trends will impact how people shop this Christmas and define retail in 2020? Retail Week investigates.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales spike driven by Black Friday bargains
John Lewis’ weekly sales soared in after a “record” performance for the retailer as price matching and strong demand for fashion and home technology bolstered performance.
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NewsJust one in 20 Black Friday deals genuine, Which? says
Just 5% of deals being pushed by UK retailers over the Black Friday period will offer genuine discounts, according to a study by Which?
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NewsCurrys PC World unveils customer testing initiative
Currys PC World has launched an initiative to test the best tech on the market with the help of its customers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has AO.com short circuited in Europe?
As AO.com revealed its plans to close its business in the Netherlands following disappointing half-year results in Europe, Retail Week speaks to chief executive John Roberts about how he plans to fix the “mistakes” made in Europe to get the business back on track.
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AnalysisBlack Friday 2019: What will happen and how to get it right
What will happen this Black Friday? Which retailers will take part? And can they really make it profitable?
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NewsAO closes Netherlands business as it focuses on sustainable growth
Electricals retailer AO World is shutting its business in the Netherlands as it focuses on building its UK and German operations.
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NewsDixons Carphone makes key hires to boost digital transformation
Dixons Carphone has appointed two roles to help boost the electrical retailer’s digital transformation.
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NewsJohn Lewis opens ‘experience playground’ new format store
John Lewis & Partners will open an ‘experience playground’ store tomorrow where advice, services and service will take centre stage.
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NewsRicher Sounds steals market share as profits rise
Richer Sounds registered increases in sales and profits during its full-year results.
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NewsShop Direct losses spiral as PPI claims hit bottom line
Shop Direct has suffered widening pre-tax losses despite increased sales following an “unexpected surge” in PPI claims.
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AnalysisAO.com and Lush setting the video benchmark
AO.com and natural beauty brand Lush are among the businesses named video leaders by Retail Week and Brightcove in the new Video Oscars report
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NewsJobs at risk as Jessops approaches administrators for property arm
Photographic retailer Jessops has approached administrators in a bid to salvage its struggling property arm.
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NewsRetail braced for ‘worst Christmas since Woolworths collapsed’
Retail is bracing itself for the toughest Christmas in a decade as Brexit uncertainty, high property taxes and deep discounting grip the market just two weeks into the golden quarter.
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NewsMarks & Spencer and Richer Sounds to pilot concession tie-up
Marks & Spencer is to introduce Richer Sounds as a concession partner as part of the ongoing overhaul of its store proposition.
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VideoTech. Cast: AO boss John Roberts talks tech talent
Ao.com founder and boss John Roberts discusses the importance of recruiting tech talent and explains why his business has signed up as one of the Tech. festival’s retail partners this year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How the latest Brexit twists will hit retail
Believe it or not, it’s been just 48 days since Boris Johnson moved into 10 Downing Street after succeeding Theresa May as Prime Minister.