All Electricals articles
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NewsJohn Lewis launches Never Knowingly Undersold Black Friday deals
Department store giant John Lewis has today unveiled its Black Friday deals, all backed by its Never Knowingly Undersold promise.
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NewsCurrys Black Friday deals to be slashed to its lowest ever price
Electricals giant Currys has promised that all of its Black Friday deals will be at their lowest ever price.
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Opinion‘As Christmas nears, the picture is bumpy but not bleak’
Retailers should be prepared for unpredictability ahead, but be ready for a strong finish, observes PwC’s Lisa Hooker
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NewsRetail sales growth slows as Budget uncertainty and weather delay spending
The rate of retail sales growth moderated in September as factors such as a looming Budget and warm weather affected trading conditions.
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AnalysisDoes Currys’ closure of its ESG committee mark the end of retail’s sustainability push?
In a time where US President Trump is openly hostile to so-called ‘woke’ green initiatives, does Currys recent decision to dismantle its dedicated ESG committee feed into this new culture war where being sustainable is ‘anti-growth’?
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NewsCurrys to hire 1,500 staff ahead of Christmas season
Electricals giant Currys is looking to hire 1,500 additional colleagues ahead of the peak Christmas season.
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NewsMarks Electrical warns on profits following weak trading
Marks Electrical has issued a profit warning after weak first-half trading and rising costs weighed on its margins.
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NewsCurrys dismantles ESG committee
Currys is shutting down its board ESG committee, but insists it is committed to sustainability as ever.
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AnalysisExplainer: Implications of Sainsbury’s surprise on-off Argos sale talks
In the space of a weekend, it was revealed that Sainsbury’s was considering selling its Argos general merchandise division to Chinese colossus JD.com, and then that talks were over. Retail Week examines the implications
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NewsBack Market launches repair platform as it enters new phase of growth
Secondhand technology platform Back Market is entering a new phase of growth with the launch of a new repair platform and scaling its business-to-business offering.
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NewsAO ups profit guidance as it expects to deliver double-digit sales growth
Electricals retailer AO has increased its profit guidance and it said it was on track to deliver a strong profit performance and double-digit sales growth.
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NewsCurrys rolls out electronic shelf edge labelling to all stores
Currys is rolling out electronic shelf edge labelling (ESEL) to all of its UK and Ireland stores in the coming weeks.
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NewsOnline marketplaces to pay ‘fair share’ to dispose of electrical waste
Online marketplaces operating in the UK will help cover the costs to clean up waste electricals, such as washing machines, vapes and vacuum cleaners, from homes and streets after it was announced today.
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NewsCurrys unveils rebrand and expansion of its business division
Currys has launched a rebrand and expansion of its B2B division, Currys Business, as its customer numbers continue to grow.
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Innovation of the WeekArgos launches new social media series spotlighting top products
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsBarclay family expected to lose ownership of Very Group
The Barclay family, which currently own The Very Group, is expected to lose ownership as US private equity firm steps in.
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NewsCurrys launches new AI tool for store staff
Electricals retailer Currys has partnered with an intelligence management platform to launch a new AI tool for store staff.
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AnalysisIs JD.com eyeing up European electricals dominance after its latest acquisition?
Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com has submitted a voluntary takeover offer for German electronics retailer Ceconomy in a deal valued at €2.2bn (£1.92bn)
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Opinion‘It’s time we faced into the reality that people don’t want as much new stuff any more’
Consumers are rethinking what – and how much – they need across all retail categories. OC&C’s Matt Coode suggests ways that retailers might profitably respond to an enduring change in shopping behaviour
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AnalysisUnboxing cracking Christmas sales: 2025’s bestsellers revealed
Christmas may still be months away, but for retailers peak planning is already in full swing. Which products and trends will top wishlists for 2025 and bring festive cheer?