All Electricals articles – Page 81
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InterviewQ&A: Dixons head of computing Dean Kramer on the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things is set to have a big impact on retailers as more connect devices enter shoppers’ lives. Rebecca Thomson speaks to Dixons’ head of computing Dean Kramer about the effect he thinks the trend will have.
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OpinionComment: How to float and not sink
After a prolonged hibernation, the retail IPO market is open for business. However, in the rush to list we may see as many rumoured IPOs sink without trace as actually float.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis’ sales rise across every store
John Lewis has reported that sales rose year on year last week in every one of its 40 shops helped by favourable comparatives and strong homewares sales.
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NewsBC Partners eyes £1bn float for Phones4U
Phones4U’s private equity owner BC Partners is considering floating the mobile phone retailer this year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Black Friday, Jack Wills, House of Fraser and Phones4U
Retail news round-up on January 22, 2014: Black Friday to become permanent fixture; Jack Wills sues House of Fraser; BC Partners eyes stock market flotation for Phones4U.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse group like-for-likes climb 3.1% over Christmas
Carphone Warehouse group like-for-likes advanced 3.1% in the quarter to December 28, its sixth consecutive quarter of growth.
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OpinionComment: UK retail blows hot and cold over Christmas
Figures from the UK Office of National Statistics (ONS) have indicated an exceptionally strong retail performance over Christmas. Some retailers may beg to differ.
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OpinionComment: Retail crime is far from victimless and must be tackled
In amongst all the festive data and commentary ushered in by the New Year, the BRC’s annual Retail Crime Survey often stands out as a more challenging read.
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NewsSmall stores drive retail sales growth of 6.1% in December, says ONS
Retail sales by value jumped 7.2%,excluding petrol, in December against last year, driven by small non-food stores.
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AnalysisIn numbers: ONS retail sales
Retail sales by value jumped 7.2%,excluding petrol, in December driven by small non-food stores. Retail Week takes a closer look at the figures.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Dixons boss Sebastian James on the electricals retailer's 'weird' Christmas
Dixons achieved strong sales during a “lively” Christmas. Chief executive Sebastian James talks to Retail Week.
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NewsDixons sales rise after ‘lively’ Christmas
Dixons achieved strong sales growth over a “lively” Christmas, during which the retailer took £100,000 a minute on Boxing Day in the UK and Ireland.
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NewsMobile phone retailer EE opens new format store
Mobile phone retailer EE is to open a tranche of statement stores in a new format which includes an innovation hub displaying cutting-edge products yet to hit the market.
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NewsInflation slows to 2% in December pulled down by food and toy prices
Inflation eased to 2% in December slipping from 2.1% in November as food and toys kept inflation low.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asos, Dixons and Home Retail
Retail news round-up on January 14, 2014: Argos boss John Walden tipped for Home Retail job, Asos achieves strong Christmas and Dixons signs new marketing agency.
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NewsShop Direct posts 5% Christmas sales rise driven by "stellar" mobile growth
Etailer Shop Direct has delivered a record Christmas driven by “stellar” mobile growth and Very.co.uk and Isme.com.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis’ Clearance Sale drives revenue boost
John Lewis recorded a 23.6% increase in sales to £113.4m last week as its Clearance Sale enticed shoppers.
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NewsCold Christmas for retail as sales growth stalls
Retailers’ hopes for a winning Christmas have been dashed after food suffered its worst performance for five years and non-food was saved by online.
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NewsMaplin reports strong Christmas trade as it opens first airport store
Maplin is to open its first airport store next month after enjoying a surge in Christmas custom in December.
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NewsDixons hires former O2 executive Gary Booker as UK marketing boss
Dixons has hired former O2 marketer Gary Booker as chief marketing officer for the UK and Ireland.