All Electricals articles – Page 148
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NewsShock Kesa results top poor week for retail sector
Stores underperformed the market despite some impressive recent updates, and Anglo-French electricals group Kesa provided a reminder of how tough conditions remained with shocking results on Wednesday.
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NewsNew Best Buy chief Brian Dunn takes up the reins
Brian Dunn has officially stepped into the position of chief executive at Best Buy.
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NewsDSGi profits tumble
Profits at PC World and Currys owner DSGi slumped 78 per cent in the year to May 2.
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NewsKesa slumps to full-year loss
Kesa has reported an £81.8m full year loss and said that it does not expect a recovery this year.
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NewsIncoming DSGi chairman appointed non-exec director
Incoming DSGi chairman John Allan has been appointed a non-executive director of the electricals retailer.
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NewsHouseholds better off but still reluctant to spend
The average household’s discretionary income has risen by 25 per cent to £1,075 over the past 12 months, but consumers remain cautious about splashing out in stores.
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OpinionDSGi begins to show spark
Electricals rivals Kesa and DSGi both post full-year results next week. There hasn’t been much spark in either lately. But as Best Buy limbers up to take on the European incumbents next year, there are signs that the pair are getting into shape.
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NewsBest Buy first-quarter profits fall
First-quarter profits at US electricals retailer Best Buy have been impacted by restructuring costs, including those incurred by its joint venture with Carphone Warehouse.
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NewsKesa to sell Swiss business
Kesa has entered exclusive talks with Swiss electricals retailer FUST to sell its Swiss operation for CHF20m (£11.4m).
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NewsDavid Ross raises £38m from Carphone Warehouse share sale
Former Carphone Warehouse director David Ross, who stood down as deputy chairman last December, has sold 24 million shares in the retailer – about 15 per cent of his stake.
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AnalysisCarphone Warehouse gets serious about customer service
Behind every great store is great customer service. And, echoing US partner Best Buy, Carphone Warehouse is on a mission to become best at it by making life easier for store staff. Joanna Perry finds out how
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NewsArgos trials festival store at Isle of Wight
Argos is testing a new mobile store format at this weekend’s Isle of Wight music festival.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at…Comet
The inside view from head of HR Julie HendeyWhat makes the ideal employee?“People who are team oriented, passionate about being the best and who ensure their customer, internal or external, is delighted with the service they receive.”What is the Comet ethos? “In every interaction between customers and colleagues we strive ...
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NewsCarphone Warehouse to roll out standard operating procedures
Carphone Warehouse is to issue standard operating procedures to all stores at the end of June as part of an efficiency drive using best practices learned from Best Buy.
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NewsComet customers to share product queries online
Comet will let customers ask and answer each other’s questions about products using a service it is to add to its website.
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NewsNokia rethinks Regent Street flagship design
Nokia is expected to begin work imminently on remodelling its flagship store on Regent Street, less than 18 months after its high-profile opening.
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Media Markt plans more stores in Turkey
Media Markt, the consumer electronics group owned by German retailer Metro Group, plans to open a further seven stores in Turkey by the end of this year.The move is part of Media Markt’s strategy to become the leader in the Turkish market by 2010. The retailer has opened nine stores ...
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NewsProduct of the Year logo recognised by half of UK consumers
The Product of the Year logo has experienced a “dramatic” rise in awareness levels among UK consumers.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse to demerge by July 2010
Carphone Warehouse is to demerge from its Talk Talk fixed line and broadband business by July 2010.
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NewsWarm weather brings mixed fortunes for John Lewis Partnership
John Lewis had a tough week last week as the warm weather hit footfall and sales at its stores.