All Currys articles – Page 6
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NewsBoost in sales of toys and electricals as Black Friday footfall soars
Retailers have reported customers flocking for deals on toys and electricals ahead of Christmas as Black Friday footfall numbers surged across much of the country.
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NewsSainsbury’s, M&S and Currys demand action from chancellor on business rates
Some of the UK’s biggest retailers have called on the chancellor to take action on business rates to save the high street.
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NewsCurrys research reveals boom in secondhand tech
Research by electricals giant Currys reveals that 36% of Brits are likely to purchase secondhand tech while shopping on Black Friday and for Christmas.
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NewsCurrys to sell Greek business for £175m
Currys has entered an agreement to sell its Greek business, Kotsovolos, to Greek electricity supplier Public Power Corporation (PPC) as it aims to strengthen its balance sheet and focus on the UK, Ireland and Nordic markets.
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NewsCurrys Greek business receives bids from ‘several potential buyers’
Currys is weighing up offers for its Greek and Cypriot business Kotsovolos after receiving interest from “several potential buyers”.
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NewsCurrys to recruit 1,100 employees for golden quarter
Currys plans to create more than 1,100 new roles over the peak trading period that covers Black Friday, Christmas and January Sales.
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NewsCurrys posts dip in revenue as profit guidance remains ‘unchanged’
Currys has posted a decline in group revenue for the 17 weeks ending August 26, 2023, but has made no changes to its profit guidance for the year.
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AnalysisFour of the biggest innovations coming out of global retail
Published today, The Global Innovation Report takes a detailed look at retailers and brands spanning 18 international markets for inspiration on new thinking, technology and partnerships to drive a path forward. Here we highlight four significant innovations
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AnalysisIs refurbished technology the future of electricals retailing?
Interest in secondhand products is at an all-time high, with preloved fashion, furniture and books currently all the rage, but is the same true for technology?
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NewsCurrys launches scheme to support digitally excluded customers
Currys has launched a new initiative that offers deals on broadband and discounted refurbished devices to customers experiencing digital poverty.
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NewsFrasers Group ups stakes in N Brown and Currys
Frasers Group has increased its stakes in fashion retailer N Brown and electricals retailer Currys in a continued shopping spree for Mike Ashley’s retail empire.
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AnalysisWhat Currys and AO results tell us about electricals sector
Two of the UK’s biggest electricals retailers announced their full-year results this week, which revealed a mixed picture for both groups.
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NewsCurrys profits fall as Nordics success ‘brought to abrupt halt’
Electricals giant Currys has posted a fall in full-year profit after its long track record of Nordics success “was brought to an abrupt halt”.
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NewsFrasers continues acquisition streak with stakes in Currys and Boohoo
Frasers Group has acquired an 8.9% stake in electricals retailer Currys and a 5% stake in online fashion retailer Boohoo in a continued string of acquisitions for Mike Ashley’s retail empire.
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NewsCurrys launches strategic review of Greek business
Electricals retailer Currys has begun a strategic review of its Greek division, Kotsovolos, which could lead to a sale.
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NewsCurrys profits to beat expectations as UK performs strongly
Electricals giant Currys reported that earnings will come in ahead of guidance as the core UK and Ireland business traded ahead of expectations.
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DataRanking: The UK retailers with the biggest international sales
After several years of staying close to home, it’s no surprise that, even with the cost-of-living crisis, more than 60% of Brits are planning an overseas holiday this year – up by 10% on last year, according to research by American Express.
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NewsCurrys announces fourth pay rise in 18 months for store staff
Currys has announced a fourth pay rise in 18 months for nearly 10,000 store colleagues in the UK.
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NewsCurrys appoints new Nordics boss to help ‘restore healthy levels of profit’
Currys has appointed Fredrik Tønnesen as its new Nordics chief executive officer in a bid to help the division navigate a challenging market and tough consumer environment.
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NewsCurrys to trial selling refurbished devices due to consumer demand
Electricals giant Currys is to trial sales of more refurbished devices on its website as consumer demand for second-hand tech grows.