All Comet articles – Page 8
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NewsDixons profits to come in at top of range
Profits at electricals group Dixons are expected to come in at the top end of expectations and the retailer’s new financial year has begun strongly.
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NewsMaplin poaches new multichannel boss from Comet
Maplin has poached a senior Comet executive to become its first multichannel director as it bolsters its top team ahead of an eventual sale.
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AnalysisRetailers and landlords: Lease conflict time bomb
Retailers and landlords remain in disputes over pre-packs, downscaling, and now monthly rents. Meanwhile, a lease time bomb is ticking, warns Mark Faithfull. However, it could spell good news for retailers.
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OpinionRetail property development: Changing for the better
As every week goes by, it seems yet another story emerges of retailers consolidating their store portfolios.
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AnalysisProfile: Martyn Gibbs, Game chief executive
Parachuted back into Game under new owner OpCapita, the keen gamer will lead a quest for its turnaround.
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NewsComet enjoys best sales for two years
Comet chairman John Clare has said the retailer has enjoyed its best sales for two years and is hoping to break even this year.
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NewsComet earmarks 60 shops for closure
Comet has earmarked 61 stores for closure as it seeks to slash costs in a tough electricals market.
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OpinionOracle Retail Week Awards: Celebrating UK retail
Co-founder and joint-Managing Director Jamie Zuppinger has over 25 years’ executive search and retail experience.
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NewsHMV set to benefit as Game struggles
HMV is set to benefit from problems at Game as the latter fights for survival.
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AnalysisIT’s quest for talent
From ecommerce to systems architecture, good-quality IT staff can be a nightmare to find. Alison Clements finds out how this is affecting retail and what can be done.
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AnalysisThe IT director’s changing role
As technology creeps into every aspect of modern retailing, the role of the IT team has grown. Alison Clements considers how IT management should be structured in order to get the best results.
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NewsGame to exit Comet shops to reduce space
Embattled entertainment retailer Game is to end its partnership with electricals retailer Comet as part of its ongoing strategy to reduce space.
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OpinionNo one comes close to Amazon
Ajaz Ahmed is the founder of Freeserve. He was one of the three founding executives to launch the business, seeing it through flotation and the £1.6bn sale to Wanadoo.
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NewsComet in consultation to close Hull base putting 316 jobs at risk
Comet is to make further redundancies as the future of its Hull call centre is under consultation.
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NewsComet axes 450 staff
Comet’s new owner has taken the axe to 450 jobs as it seeks to turn around the ailing electricals business, it is understood.
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AnalysisCrisis disposals: When emergency surgery is needed
HMV and Game are selling parts of their business to preserve the core. Nicola Harrison reports on crisis disposals.
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NewsDixons welcomes OFT warranty study
Dixons has welcomed the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) consultation on proposals over extended warranties.
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NewsOpCapita completes acquisition of Comet
Private equity firm OpCapita has completed its acquisition of Comet from electricals group Kesa.
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OpinionExpect sparks to fly in electricals market
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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New chairman Clare wins support of suppliers ahead of Comet sale
John Clare, who is due to be appointed Comet chairman tomorrow when OpCapita officially acquires it, has won the support of its major suppliers ahead the sale.