All Electricals articles – Page 59
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OpinionComment: Dixons Carphone shows the way in adapting to changing shopper habits
Mergers frequently have a habit of failing to deliver the promised benefits, but not Dixons Carphone.
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NewsDixons Carphone Christmas sales rise in 'roller coaster' trading period
Dixons Carphone has reported a strong festive season in its first Christmas update since forming the new company last year.
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NewsCrime costs retailers a record-breaking £603m in 2014
Crime cost retailers a record-breaking £603m last year, as thieves target high-ticket goods, according to figures published this morning.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales increase despite poor weather
John Lewis sales rose by 3.8% for the week ending January 10 despite the poor weather as online fashion surged.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Phase Eight, Aldi and Booker
Retail news round-up on January 16, 2015: Foschini Group to buy Phase Eight; Aldi signs £1m worth of Burns Night supplier deals; Booker to roll out 50 convenience stores and more.
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NewsArgos Christmas like-for-likes flat as Black Friday hits sales patterns
Argos’s like-for-likes were flat for the 18 weeks to January 3 as Black Friday ‘significantly impacted’ the shape of sales over Christmas.
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OpinionComment: What will be retailers’ store story in the coming year?
There are challenges facing the high street today from business rates to online retail - how will retailers face these challenges in 2015?
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NewsElectricals etailer AO World reports strong Christmas as sales rise 38%
Electricals etailer AO World, which trades as Ao.com, has reported a strong third quarter and expects to meet full-year City expectations.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis reports strong start to Sale as revenues rise 9.6%
Sales at John Lewis department stores climbed 9.6% year on year to £124.3m last week as the Sale got off to a “bumper start”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What will be the key themes in retail in 2015?
The forecast for 2015 is bright, with real wage growth and low interest rates – how will these developments impact retail?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waterstones, Homebase, Amazon and more
Retail news round-up on January 7, 2015: Waterstones reports declining Kindle sales; Karen Gray returns to Homebase; Nisa hires new CEO; and more.
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NewsSamsung boss calls for collaboration to fulfil 'internet of things' potential
Samsung Electronics chief executive BK Yoon has called for industry-wide collaboration to help fulfil the internet of things’ full potential.
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OpinionComment: The retail industry’s share price sparklers of 2014
Why Tesco investors might take comfort from the strong share price performance last year of Signet, Dixons Carphone and WHSmith.
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AnalysisFive ways Black Friday may impact retailers’ Christmas trading
John Lewis’s update suggested that Black Friday has changed the shape of Christmas trading. Retail Week assesses the implications for retailers.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports strong Christmas but boss warns of Black Friday impact
John Lewis has reported strong Christmas sales but boss Andy Street also highlighted the distorted trading patterns of Black Friday.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales fall 1.4% in Christmas week
Sales at John Lewis dropped 1.4% to £126.24m in the week to December 27, but soaring demand for click-and-collect helped break records.
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NewsRetailers optimistic for 2015 and plan to increase investment levels
Retailers are optimistic about their prospects for 2015 and many predict increases in sales and plan to invest more, including in staffing.
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NewsRetailers demand talks with Government over 'fiscally neutral' rates review
Retailers have demanded talks with the Government over the proposed business rates review and its aim of being “fiscally neutral”.
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NewsBargain hunters to spend £636m online on Christmas Day
Eight million online bargain hunters are expected to spend a record £636m on Christmas Day, up 25% on last year.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales dip after early November peak
John Lewis reported a year-on-year sales slip of 2.4% in the week to December 20 following November’s early peak.