All Electricals articles – Page 28
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AnalysisJohn Lewis sales inch higher boosted by fashion
John Lewis has reported mixed results as poor home sales were offset by a strong performance in fashion at the tail end of its clearance.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where next for Dixons Carphone under Baldock?
It’s all change, once again, for the electricals giant, which has transformed dramatically since the merger of Dixons and Carphone Warehouse three years ago.
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OpinionBaldock’s Dixons move symbolises new leadership era
The meteoric rise of Alex Baldock epitomises how retail is changing.
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NewsAgenda: Dixons Carphone, WHSmith, Asos and more
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Dixons Carphone, N Brown, Pets at Home, WHSmith and Asos on the agenda.
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AnalysisInfographic: Maplin seeks cash and HoF's festive slump
Words and numbers, January 19, 2018: Maplin’s new boss on seeking investment, House of Fraser’s festive sales slump and B&M’s near-billion-pound golden quarter.
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GalleryIn pictures: Discount and digital in New York
There may be empty spaces in the Big Apple’s shopping districts, but there is also much to draw the eye. John Ryan reports.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales fall as electricals struggle
John Lewis sales fell 3.8% to £85.7m last week as electricals and home technology sales plunged 6%.
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AnalysisRetail's Christmas: Premium, promos and polarisation
With a slew of retailers including Tesco, M&S, John Lewis and House of Fraser updating today, much has been learned about the golden quarter. Retail Week picks out the key trends.
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NewsMaplin seeks funding and rent reductions amid tough trading
Maplin is seeking new investment and aims to slash its rental bill amid tough trading conditions, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsGame stems decay with positive festive update
Game’s sales jumped during the golden quarter as it capitalised on high demand for new games consoles and “appealing” game releases.
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NewsAO.com delivers sales rise over Christmas peak
AO.com reported double-digit sales growth in the UK across the vital golden quarter spanning Black Friday and Christmas.
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NewsRetail sales 'muted' in December as non-food slumps
Retail sales edged up in December despite a “stark” contrast in the fortunes of grocery and non-food operators.
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NewsAgenda: Festive updates from 18 major retailers
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with festive updates from 18 major retailers on the agenda.
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AnalysisWho will be retail’s winners and losers in 2018?
Who will thrive in 2018 and who will flounder? Retail experts share their tips for the year ahead.
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DataData: Cost of online returns hammering third of stores
One in three stores are being hammered by online returns by having refunds given to customers stripped out of their sales figures, new research has found.
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NewsRetailers face ‘fight to survive’ in 2018, experts warn
UK retailers face a “fight to survive” next year as they face into a “perfect storm” of operating headwinds and lingering Brexit uncertainty, experts have warned.
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NewsDixons' Harrison switches role to focus on Carphone
Dixons Carphone deputy chief executive Andrew Harrison has stepped down from his role and the group’s board to become chairman of its Carphone Warehouse business.
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AnalysisFive things we learnt: Dixons Carphone’s profit slump
Dixons Carphone’s mobile phones business took a hit in its first half, culminating in group pre-tax profits plunging 70%.
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NewsDixons Carphone profits slashed despite sales rise
Dixons Carphone has reported plummeting profits despite sales inching up in its half-year.
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NewsWaitrose outperforms John Lewis as home sales fall
Demand for festive food and drink at Waitrose mean the grocer’s weekly sales outpaced those of sister department store chain John Lewis.