All Electricals articles – Page 2
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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?
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NewsRetail sales heat up as temperatures soar
The BRC-KPMG Sales Monitor, produced by the British Retail Consortium and KPMG, indicates that total retail sales in the UK have increased by 3.1% year on year in June, measured against a decline of 0.2% last year.
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NewsCurrys rolls out new crime reporting tools across all stores
Currys is rolling out a new crime reporting tool across all of its UK and Ireland stores in a bid to increase store safety.
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NewsCurrys results show “strongest balance sheet in a decade”
The electricals retailer reported £162m in group adjusted profit before tax in the year ended May 3, 2025, a 37% increase year on year.
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NewsMarks Electrical reports record revenue before pivoting to more premium offering
Marks Electrical has reported record full-year revenue as it now turns its attention to focusing on its offering in the premium segment.
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AnalysisHow AO is planning to keep momentum with products, services, and overhauling mobile
Following full-year results of strong revenue growth and a record profit before tax performance, AO’s chief executive and founder John Roberts talks to Retail Week about its recent performance and the steps it has been taking to cement itself as a trusted, growing retailer.
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NewsAO profits surge as membership scheme boosts performance
Online electricals specialist AO.com has reported increased annual sales and profits, helped by a raft of initiatives.
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NewsOnline spending slows for first time since October 2023
In a worrying sign for retailers, softness in consumer demand appears to be starting to affect online purchases. purchases