All Electricals articles – Page 105
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InterviewQ&A: Hussein Lalani, 99p Stores commercial director
Although growth has slowed, 99p Stores today posted double digit pre-tax profit growth and strong like-for-like sales last year. Retail Week speaks to managing director Hussein Lalani about the continuing popularity of the chain.
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NewsJessops chief executive Trevor Moore to leave at end of July
Jessops chief executive Trevor Moore is to leave the retailer at the end of this month after three years at the helm.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts weekly sales rise of 15.3%
Sales at John Lewis department stores climbed 15.3% to £71.6m last week, helped by wet weather and strong technology sales.
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Amazon developing new version of Kindle Fire and Android smartphone
Amazon is developing a new version of its Kindle Fire and an Android smartphone, it is understood.The phone will give Amazon a low-price device to bolster sales of digital downloads such as Kindle ebooks and Android apps.Amazon has made no comment regarding either device.
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NewsJessops: Developing a new future
The photographic retailer may have survived crises, but it must develop further.
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AnalysisLotte Shopping acquires controlling stake in Hi-Mart
South Korean retail giant Lotte Shopping has ended months of speculation and announced its intention to acquire a controlling 65.25% stake in the nation’s largest electronics specialist retailer, Hi-Mart.
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NewsBrightHouse bolsters team for online push
Rent-to-own electricals and furniture retailer BrightHouse has appointed a new marketing boss and is on the hunt for its first head of ecommerce as it ramps up its online offer.
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AnalysisChristmas in July: Looking ahead to the festive season
As retailers gear up to grab share of seasonal spend, Retail Week takes a look at the festive ranges on offer to excite shoppers.
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Best Buy to relaunch Best Buy Mobile brand in China
US retailer Best Buy is to relaunch its Best Buy Mobile brand in China, more than a year after closing all of its stores.The company plans to sell mobiles through its retail subsidiary Five Star.A spokesperson said the target audience will be white-collar workers with disposable income.
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NewsJubilee boost for June retail sales
Like-for-like sales jumped 1.4% in June against a 0.6% fall a year ago as the Jubilee weekend drove shoppers on to the high street, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) – KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsBrightHouse EBITDA jumps 12.8%
Rent-to-own electricals and furniture retailer BrightHouse revealed a 12.8% jump in underlying EBITDA to £44.8m.
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NewsWeekly sales surge at John Lewis
Sales at John Lewis department stores surged 17% to £75.7m last week as bargain-hungry shoppers took advantage of the retailer’s Sale.
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NewsMaplin invests £40m to improve business
New chief executive John Cleland to drive ecommerce and boost store numbers by 50%.
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NewsShop price inflation falls to lowest rate in more than two years
Shop price inflation in June eased to 1.1% from 1.5% in May, hitting its lowest rate since November 2009, according to the British Retail Consortium( BRC) Nielsen Shop Price Index.
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NewsPhones 4u sales rise but earnings fall
Sales at Phones 4u rose 11% to £975.8m in the last year.
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AnalysisThe changing world of electricals retailing
Electricals retailing has become an increasing challenge over the past 20 years. Rebecca Thomson looks at how it has changed.
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Best Buy to increase staff training levels
Electronics retailer Best Buy plans to increase the levels of training given to its sales associates and Geek Squad technology experts this summer.The retailer hopes to increase sales in its stores by combatting ‘showrooming’ – where customers browse items in stores then purchase online – by increasing the level of ...
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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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AnalysisKesa rebrands following lacklustre financial results
Kesa Electricals has revealed a business restructure and a new focus on multichannel retailing across its European network.
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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.