All Currys articles – Page 23
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NewsCurrys unveils first mezzanine Megastore
DSGi-owned electricals chain Currys yesterday opened its first Megastore incorporating a mezzanine floor, enabling the retailer to merchandise its assortment more effectively than ever before.
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NewsComputer retailers defend standards
Retailers singled out for criticism from Which? Computing over their customer service have defended the standard of support they provide to the public.
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NewsProductivity tool to be rolled out to more DSGi chains
DSGi is to introduce the productivity management tool already used by its PC World stores to the Currys and Dixons Travel chains.
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NewsCurrys unveils a brand-building ad campaign
DSGi-owned electricals chain Currys has unveiled a brand-building ad campaign designed to bolster its reputation for service.
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NewsCurrys to open in ill-fated Thurrock shop
Electricals retailer Currys has taken over the lease for the former Marks & Spencer Lifestore at Lakeside in Thurrock, which has proved ill-fated for retailers.
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GalleryBluewater: still making a splash a decade on
The Kent mall celebrated its 10th birthday this year, but age hasn’t dulled its offer. John Ryan reports
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AnalysisDSGi and Kesa powering up for the electricals battle with Best Buy
As US giant Best Buy prepares for its UK launch, the dismal results of UK leaders DSGi and Kesa show they must raise their game, says Amy Shields
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NewsDSGi secures £311m injection to speed up turnaround plans
DSGi has raised £311m to accelerate its turnaround plans after credit insurance difficulties led to a sharp rise in debt.
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DSGi to roll out new store formats
DSGi has revealed its store transformation programme is performing ahead of expectations and will roll out the new formats over the next 12 months.
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Online retailers lead the way in customer service
Play.com and Amazon have topped a customer satisfaction poll to find which retailers hit the mark when it comes to customer service.
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Analysis
Video: DSGi opens joint Currys and PC World format
DSGi is trialling a joint Currys and PC World format in Weybridge, Surrey. Retail Week took a tour of the new store.
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DSGi restructures executive team
Electricals retailer DSGi has dramatically overhauled its executive team ahead of revealing what is expected to be its poorest Christmas trading performance since the last recession.
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AnalysisDSGi: The gloves come off
As he approaches the first anniversary of taking charge of DSGi, John Browett faces a mountain of problems. But as he tells Tim Danaher, if he can get the service right he is confident it can turn the corner.
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Bargain-hunters storm Currys’ megastore opening
Chaos broke out yesterday over slashed Sales prices at the opening of Currys’ J9 megastore near Birmingham.
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AnalysisCurrys Swindon/Chelmsford: Circuit breakers
Currys’ two new stores are a world away from its traditional barrage of white-on-red branding. John Ryan goes to find out whether the retailer’s smooth new image works
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First impressions: Browett's big day
There was an absence of much-anticipated blood on the carpet today when new DSGi chief executive John Browett unveiled his strategic review.
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Browett outlines DSGi strategy
DSG International chief executive John Browett has unveiled a five-point plan that he claims will transform the embattled electricals giant.
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NewsDSGi to cut 400 head office jobs
Electricals group DSGi is poised to axe as many as 400 head office staff, as chief executive John Browett reshapes the business to put it on the road to recovery.
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Opinion
Daring thinking needed at DSGi
If you fancy a new plasma TV, you could help out DSGi boss John Browett by buying a Philips model from Dixons.com for £569.99. But one of Browett’s problems is you can get the same telly on Amazon for £550.09.
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RWC08: DSGi to launch Tech Guys across Europe
DSGi chairman Sir John Collins has committed to roll out the retailer’s Tech Guys service across Europe after firming plans to improve service levels across the company to retain a competitive specialist edge.