All Electricals articles – Page 85
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NewsSeptember footfall dips 2.4% causing pre-Christmas jitters
Footfall in September dropped 2.4% year on year causing pre-Christmas jitters for retailers according to the BRC-Springboard Retail Footfall Monitor.
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OpinionComment: Why Apple needs Ahrendts
The arrival of Angela Ahrendts at Apple may signify a change in the retailer’s stores that is fast becoming due.
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OpinionComment: Potential Amazon tie-up with HTC highlights the power of partnerships
It sounds like Amazon is thinking about developing a range of three smartphones with handset manufacturer HTC in the face of increased competition from both Apple and Google.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis posts weekly sales rise of 5%
Sales at John Lewis department stores rose 5% last week, when the electricals and home technology category drove performance.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retailers can show showrooming the door
Showrooming is a hot topic for retailers but, as discussed at a Retail Week and Telefónica O2 roundtable, plenty can be done to tackle and even exploit the trend.
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NewsAmazon eyes partnership with HTC to enter the smartphone market
Amazon is thought to be developing a range of three smartphones with handset manufacturer HTC as it ramps up competition with Apple and Google.
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OpinionComment: Can Burberry's Angela Ahrendts reinstate innovation in Apple's stores?
Apple struggled to find someone to fill the Ron Johnson-shaped whole left in its exec team, when the former head of retail moved on to become the chief executive of JCPenney.
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AnalysisAmazon UK's 15th birthday: Milestones since its 1998 launch
Amazon launched in the UK 15 years ago. Retail Week takes a look at the key milestones since its launch in 1998.
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AnalysisAmazon UK's 15th birthday: Best sellers of all time
Amazon UK celebrates its 15th birthday today. Retail Week takes a look at some of the biggest selling products at the UK’s largest etailer.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Argos and Berry Bros
Retail news round-up October 15, 2013: Argos launches tablet computer; Berry Bros reports £7.3m loss
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Comet, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Matalan and more
Retail news round-up October 14, 2013: OpCapita set to receive £70m from collapse of Comet, Sainsbury’s to open first dark store in east London, Matalan issues profit warning after warm weather dents sales
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NewsShop prices deflate for fifth month in a row as retailers discount stock
Annual shop prices deflated for the fifth month in a row in September, pulled down by non-food as retailers cut prices and launched promotions.
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NewsWeakest retail sales growth this year as warm weather "stifles" demand in September
UK retail sales in September showed the lowest growth of the year so far as the warm weather stunted sales of autumn and winter collections.
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NewsAppliances Online launches same-day delivery
Electricals etailer Ao.com, formerly known as Appliances Online, has launched same-day delivery service across the UK.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Carphone Warehouse and September's retail sales
Retail news round-up October 8, 2013: Carphone Warehouse offers customers new mobile phone upgrade tool; September UK retail sales increase at weakest rate of the year
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ikea, Bonmarché and John Lewis
Retail news round-up October 7, 2013: Ikea’s new UK boss plans to double revenues by 2020, Bonmarché to open in garden centres, John Lewis to provide free two-year electricals guarantee
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NewsTesco sells 35,000 Hudl tablets in first two days since launch
Tesco has sold 35,000 Hudl tablets in the first two days since its launch on Monday and the retailer is expected to be short on stock next week as a result.
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NewsDixons confirms sale of loss-making Pixmania business to German firm
Dixons has inked a deal to sell its French etail Pixmania business to German industrial holding company Mutares AG.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse invests £10m to simplify sales process
Carphone Warehouse has invested £10m to “leapfrog” its competitors’ service offer and simplify the purchasing process for customers.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Carphone Warehouse endorses 'stinginess' to win over bargain hunters
Carphone Warehouse’s new advertising campaign hilariously endorses being “tight” to promote the retailer’s value proposition and is designed to position the retailer as a place for bargain hunters looking for a good deal on a phone.