All Electricals articles – Page 60
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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.
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Analysis2014 in review: The retail industry's highs and lows
2014 has been a year of flotations, fires and financial fumbles for retailers. Retail Week casts an eye back over the events that defined the past 12 months.
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NewsDixons Carphone takes on John Lewis by extending warranty proposition
Dixons Carphone will up the stakes against John Lewis by extending its free warranty proposition as it seeks to double the value of the company.
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AnalysisDixons Carphone's first half results: What the analysts say
Dixons Carphone said pre-tax profit soared 30% in its first half since its merger. Here’s what the analysts thought about the results.
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NewsJohn Lewis says systems 'stood up to challenge' of soaring Black Friday orders
John Lewis said its systems “stood up to the challenge” of unprecedented Black Friday online orders as sales rose last week.
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NewsShop Direct's Gareth Jones handed new role in management reshuffle
Shop Direct has given deputy chief executive Gareth Jones a new role as part of a board reshuffle, his second in the past two months.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose sales up 9.6% driven by John Lewis collections
Waitrose sales were up 9.6% last week as it benefitted from John Lewis shoppers picking up click-and-collect orders in its stores.
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NewsBang & Olufsen to open flagship Hanover Square store
Luxury electricals manufacturer Bang & Olufsen will open a flagship store in Hanover Square to spearhead a wave of new store openings.