All Currys articles – Page 19
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NewsDixons' like-for-likes fall over Christmas
Electricals group Dixons’ like-for-like sales slid in its core UK market over Christmas but the retailer said it performed better than rivals.
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NewsBest Buy big-boxes to close on January 15
Best Buy’s 11 UK big-box stores and website will shut on January 15, marking the end of its attempt to transform the electricals market.
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NewsMega Monday sparks battle for festive spend
Retailers have kick-started the race for online Christmas spend this week with a raft of offers as they capitalise on Mega Monday, traditionally the busiest day of the year for etailers.
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NewsDixons group losses widen despite improved UK performance
Electricals group Dixons underlying pre-tax losses widened from £6.9m to £25.3m in the 24 weeks to October 15 however the UK performance strengthened in the period.
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GalleryIn pictures: Darth Vader to star in Dixons ads
Electricals group Dixons is to reprise its Star Wars-themed TV advertising , this time featuring arch-villain Darth Vader.
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NewsLike-for-likes slide 7% at Dixons
Electricals group Dixons, owner of Currys and PC World, has posted a 7% fall in group like-for-like sales but will meet full-year profit expectations
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NewsDixons boss Browett's bonus cut
Dixons chief executive John Browett’s rewards package shrank last year after the retailer’s profits growth stalled.
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NewsElectricals market hit by World Cup comps
A year ago electricals retailers and department stores were riding the crest of the World Cup wave but now store groups that benefited then are coming up against tough comparatives.
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NewsDixons Retail to bow out of loss-making Spain
Electricals group Dixons Retail is to say adiós to Spain and shut its loss-making business there as part of its strategy to concentrate on “winning markets and formats”.
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NewsDixons ecommerce boss leaving, as company issues profit warning
Electricals group Dixons’ ecommerce director David Walmsley is leaving the retailer.
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NewsDixons warns on profits after dire trading
Electricals market leader Dixons has issued a profits warning and detailed an emergency plan to put the business on track after dire trading.
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NewsBest Buy cuts international operations but expects UK growth
Electricals giant Best Buy is to scale back its international operations but has insisted that the UK, where it has a joint venture with Carphone Warehouse, is a growth opportunity.
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NewsOffice Depot ties up with Dixons to open PC World shop-in-shops
Office supplies giant Office Depot is testing shop-in-shops in electricals group Dixons Retail’s stores.
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NewsDixons sales suffer as snow takes toll
Electricals market leader Dixons, owner of Currys and PC World, reported a 4% fall in like-for-likes at its core UK business over Christmas.
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NewsBrokers tip share price stars as 2011 set to be a tough one
Kingfisher, Marks & Spencer, Dixons Retail and Dunelm are among brokers’ retail stock picks for 2011.
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GalleryBlack beauty
Black, Dixons’ new stylish store in Birmingham, is unlike anything the electricals giant has done before.
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GalleryThe very best stores of 2010
Despite the tough economic climate, both overseas and homegrown retailers haven’t held back on innovative store designs.
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AnalysisForever Birmingham
US young fashion retailer Forever 21 opened its first European store last month, in Birmingham. John Ryan visited on opening day and talked to its management about their plans
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NewsBlack is the new Dixons
Dixons will today open a new format store under a new fascia as it seeks to emulate the success of Apple’s retail stores.
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GalleryStore gallery: Comet's new look
Electricals retailer Comet is introducing a new look to its stores designed to make shoppers feel more at home. John Ryan and George MacDonald visit the Purley Way store to find out more