All Electricals articles – Page 67
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Dixons Carphone, Tesco and BrightHouse
Retail news round-up on September 9, 2014: Dixons Carphone off to ‘good start’, Asda stops selling electrical goods online, Tesco puts own-brand smartphone on hold and BrightHouse listing threatened by Parliamentary inquiry.
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NewsPhones 4u owner considering options after losing Vodafone contract
Phones 4u owner BC Partners is exploring all options for the retailer following Vodafone’s decision to not renew its contract with the firm.
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NewsInfographic: Back-to-school and cooler weather boosts John Lewis sales
Families shopping for the start of the new school term and the cooler weather boosted sales across John Lewis and Waitrose stores last week.
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NewsMoody's reviews Phones 4U's credit rating after Vodafone deal ends
Moody’s has placed Phones 4U’s credit rating under review after the retailer revealed its network agreement with Vodafone would not be renewed.
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NewsSamsung to roll out virtual reality headset in UK this year
Samsung has teamed up with Facebook-owned Oculus to create a virtual reality headset that will be commercially available in the UK later this year.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must prioritise mobile to meet customer demand
Mobile as a term has changed in meaning significantly over the last few years and now dominates the online retail market.
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NewsDixons Carphone poised to enter FTSE 100 following merger
Dixons Carphone is poised to enter the FTSE 100 index after being formed last month through the merger of Dixons Retail and Carphone Warehouse.
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NewsFalling shop prices slow in August but mark sixteenth month of deflation
Falling shop prices eased in August to 1.6% from 1.9% in July, as retailers continue to keep prices low in the summer months.
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OpinionComment: Phones 4U must rethink offer to safeguard place on high street
Phones 4U has put a brave face on the decision by Vodafone to end its network agreement, but the decision to hang up comes as a major blow.
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OpinionComment: Dixons Carphone benefits from Vodafone’s split with Phones 4U
Now that the main summer holiday period is over the reporting season kicks off again in earnest next week, when Dixons Carphone is among those updating.
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NewsVodafone hangs up on Phones 4u and ups distribution with Dixons Carphone
Vodafone has decided to withdraw its products from Phones 4u leaving the retailer with only EE as a full mobile operator partner.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Phones 4u, Co-op Food, Terry Duddy and Made.com
Retail news round-up on September 2, 2014: Vodafone ends Phones 4u network agreement, Co-op Food unveils more price cuts, Made.com develops mobile app and ex Home Retail boss Terry Duddy to chair Retail Trust.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose weekly sales boosted by bank holiday and wet weather
John Lewis and Waitrose sales jumped last week due to the colder weather and bank holiday weekend.
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NewsConsumer confidence up three points in August as sentiment stabilises
Consumer confidence increased three points to 1 in August, confirming that sentiment has stabilised in the last few months.
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NewsRetailer optimism at highest level since 2002 as August sales rise
Retail sales grew “strongly” in August and are expected to increase sharply in September, as retailer optimism reaches its highest level since 2002.
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NewsSamsung integrates 3G into smartwatch to create 'truly connected life'
Samsung has launched the Gear S, a 3G-connected smartwatch that can perform the functions of a smartphone without connecting to a separate mobile device via Bluetooth.
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OpinionComment: Could BrightHouse be the next retail IPO?
BrightHouse’s appointment of adviser Rothschild last week suggests the run of retail IPOs may not have dried up just yet.
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NewsBank holiday a washout for retailers as shoppers stay away
Heavy rain over the bank holiday made it a washout for retailers as shoppers opted to stay indoors rather than visit the high street.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on footfall, Amazon, Furniture Village and East
Retail news round-up on August 26, 2014: Footfall plunges over rainy Bank Holiday, Furniture Village gets £6m investment, Amazon acquires gaming firm and more.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Could BrightHouse be a popular IPO with the City?
BrightHouse ticks all the right boxes as a potential IPO, with investors likely to say: never mind the APR’s, feel the profits.