All Currys articles – Page 18
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AnalysisTablet launches: What retailers need to know
Retail Week takes a closer look at the raft of tablets hitting the market in the run up to Christmas and asks which retailers are likely to benefit
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NewsRicher Sounds fortunes improve as profits rise
Richer Sounds has turned around its fortunes to report an increase in full-year profits.
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NewsDixons to recruit 3,000 Christmas staff
Electricals retailer Dixons is recruiting 3,000 seasonal staff to work across the group this Christmas.
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NewsDixons.co.uk online brand ditched
Electricals retailer Dixons is to close its Dixons.co.uk business as it harmonises its online and store businesses.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Using IT to lead the way in retail
An innovative reserve and collect scheme and integrated online shopping solutions are two uses of IT that are enabling retail brands to stand out in the marketplace. Claire Burke discovers what’s new.
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NewsDebenhams opens in former Focus unit in Chesterfield
Debenhams has opened in a 60,000 sq ft former Focus unit on Ravenside Retail Park, Chesterfield.
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NewsDixons rewards stores for online sales in local catchments
Electricals giant Dixons is now crediting stores with online sales made in their catchment areas in recognition of changing retail dynamics.
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OpinionBlog: How Currys is utilising responsive design
Mobile commerce is transforming customer behaviour and retailers must work fast to keep pace. Responsive design is one way to do this.
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InterviewQ&A: Dixons' boss Sebastian James
As Dixons reports a strong start to its financial year, the electricals specialist’s boss Sebastian James talks through the highlights with journalists and how he intends to further drive this growth.
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NewsDixons has "encouraging start" to its year as UK like-for-likes jump 7%
Dixons UK and Irish like-for-likes advanced 7% in its first quarter in what it said was an “encouraging start” to the year.
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OpinionComment: Time for retailers to get a mobile strategy
Mobile is redefining how consumers shop and engage with a brand, and many of us are now shopping on the go.
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OpinionRetailers should seek opportunities to generate sales
Falling fuel and food costs mean consumers are just that bit more flush.
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OpinionDixons in good position for growth
Dixons’ full-year profits were down year on year but nevertheless came in at the top of expectations – which means the electricals retailer looks to be in a good position for growth.
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OpinionJohn Lewis and the electricals market: Do all boats float on the same tide?
One of the minor miracles in UK retailing this year has been the astonishing performance of electricals sales in John Lewis department stores, with growth of 32% over the last 20 weeks.
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OpinionHow Dixons boss Sebastian James intends to see off the online threat
New Dixons boss Seb James marked his 100th day in the job last week and today, presenting the retailer’s full-year results for the first time, outlined his strategic priorities.
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NewsDixons sets out new strategic priorities as profits rise
Electricals group Dixons is moving into a new strategic phase and has posted full-year profits at the top end of expectations.
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NewsDixons teams up with rapper Tinchy Stryder for new range
Electricals group Dixons has teamed up with Rap star Tinchy Stryder to launch a collection of products such as headphones and speakers under its Goji own-brand.
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NewsDixons extends £300m credit facility
Electricals giant Dixons has extended a £300m revolving credit facility for two years.
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AnalysisDixons: A tale of two Europes
Dixons’ trading statement showed divergent trends across Europe but the electricals giant looks well palced for the future.
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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.