All Electricals articles – Page 43
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose boosts John Lewis numbers as fashion sales dip
John Lewis’ sales were buoyed by a strong performance at Waitrose last week, as consumers stocked up on essentials for the warm weather.
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NewsFnac defeats Steinhoff as Darty board recommends its offer to investors
The board of London-listed electricals retailer Darty has recommended that shareholders approve a takeover offer from French retailer Fnac.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can retailers score from the summer of sport?
A packed summer of sport, with the UEFA European Championship next month swiftly followed by the Rio Olympics, may be a dream come true for fans.
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NewsSainsbury's bid for Argos faces probe by competition watchdog
The UK’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Sainsbury’s planned £1.4bn acquisition of Argos owner Home Retail.
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NewsDarty posts sales lift as Fnac and Steinhoff bids await board approval
Darty has reported a jump in like-for-like sales as Fnac and Steinhoff wait to hear whether their bids have been recommended by its board.
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NewsDixons Carphone boss James unfazed by Brexit uncertainty
Dixons Carphone boss Seb James insists it is business as usual for the retailer, despite wavering consumer confidence in the wider industry.
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NewsDixons Carphone hails 'excellent year' in UK as fourth-quarter sales rise
Dixons Carphone has posted a jump in fourth-quarter like-for-like sales as it hailed an “excellent year” for its UK business.
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NewsLondon retailers to reap 'huge benefits' of Night Tube service
The introduction of the Night Tube underground service will have “huge benefits” for retailers in London, according to New West End Company.
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OpinionOpinion: What technology retailers should learn from Apple stores
On the 15th anniversary of Apple’s first store opening, retailers today could learn from the tech giant’s gamble on innovation.
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NewsRetail sales jump in April but fashion dented by cold weather
Retail sales enjoyed a surprise jump in April despite colder weather denting performance across the fashion and footwear sectors.
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NewsGoogle competes with Apple as Android Pay launches in the UK
Google has launched its contactless payment technology in the UK today with a model that supports contactless and in-app purchases.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Ao.com targets computer category as disruptive strategy rolls on
Since floating in February 2014, the plucky electricals etailer Ao.com has endured a somewhat rocky ride on the stock market.
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NewsDyson founder 'personally designing' its Apple-style Oxford Street store
Dyson founder James Dyson is “personally designing” the technology giant’s Oxford Street store, Retail Week has learnt.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG April Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail sales were flat in April while like-for-likes fell 0.9% due to poor clothing sales, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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OpinionOpinion: Are UK retailers fully prepared for new rules on data breaches?
Retailers need to brush up on fresh legislation over customer data protection as new rules over breaches prepare to swing into action.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Automation and the future of the retail workforce
It’s a hot topic across the industry, but will an increase in automation necessarily lead to mass job losses? Susie Mesure investigates
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NewsAnalysis: What can retailers learn from Claudio Ranieri's Leicester City?
After Claudio Ranieri’s Leicester clinched the Premier League title, Retail Week looks at what the club’s fairytale season can teach retailers
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NewsConforama ups stake in Darty as tussle with Fnac continues
Steinhoff-owned Conforama revealed this morning that its shareholding of London-listed Darty now stands at 20.4% and is set to increase further.
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NewsSteinhoff's Conforama pulls out of bidding war with Fnac over Darty
Steinhoff-owned Conforama has confirmed it will not be upping its final offer for London-listed Darty, despite being trumped by Fnac.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Darty and Asda
Retail round-up on April 27, 2016: Edinburgh Woollen Mill chief mulls bid for BHS's stores and Fnac wins support from majority Darty shareholders.