All Currys articles – Page 16
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News
Currys’ toaster is a crumby deal
As Christmas approaches, there are still many deals to be had.
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News
Video: Currys and PC World launch Christmas gadget trolley on trains
Currys and PC World is to launch a trolley of gadget gifts which will be sold aboard East Midlands Trains service from tomorrow for commuters looking for last minute presents.
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Opinion
Comment: Look beyond your immediate sector for success
A brief visit to Solihull last week was enough to convince that shed retailing and experience are not mutually exclusive.
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News
Dixons rolls out Google Zones across stores
Electricals retailer Dixons Retail, owner of Currys and PC World, has rolled out Google Zones across its store portfolio, representing the first store network of its kind for the Silicon Valley giant.
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News
Comet Clearance Sale starts
Comet’s Clearance Sale has started this morning with discounts understood to be around 10%.
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Shoppers flock to Currys and PC World as Comet flounders
Electricals giant Dixons’ Currys and PC World stores have benefited from a surge in footfall following the collapse of Comet into administration.
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Analysis
Analysis: What went wrong at Comet?
Comet has been left teetering on the brink of administration after credit insurers pulled cover on the embattled electricals retailer. Retail Week takes a look at what went wrong.
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Opinion
Comment: Uneven playing field as etail grows
There is nothing to beat actually making a purchase, in store or online, if you really want to know how a retailer is performing.
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Analysis
Tablet launches: What retailers need to know
Retail Week takes a closer look at the raft of tablets hitting the market in the run up to Christmas and asks which retailers are likely to benefit
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News
Richer Sounds fortunes improve as profits rise
Richer Sounds has turned around its fortunes to report an increase in full-year profits.
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Dixons to recruit 3,000 Christmas staff
Electricals retailer Dixons is recruiting 3,000 seasonal staff to work across the group this Christmas.
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Dixons.co.uk online brand ditched
Electricals retailer Dixons is to close its Dixons.co.uk business as it harmonises its online and store businesses.
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Analysis
Analysis: Using IT to lead the way in retail
An innovative reserve and collect scheme and integrated online shopping solutions are two uses of IT that are enabling retail brands to stand out in the marketplace. Claire Burke discovers what’s new.
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News
Debenhams opens in former Focus unit in Chesterfield
Debenhams has opened in a 60,000 sq ft former Focus unit on Ravenside Retail Park, Chesterfield.
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News
Dixons rewards stores for online sales in local catchments
Electricals giant Dixons is now crediting stores with online sales made in their catchment areas in recognition of changing retail dynamics.
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Opinion
Blog: How Currys is utilising responsive design
Mobile commerce is transforming customer behaviour and retailers must work fast to keep pace. Responsive design is one way to do this.
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Interview
Q&A: Dixons' boss Sebastian James
As Dixons reports a strong start to its financial year, the electricals specialist’s boss Sebastian James talks through the highlights with journalists and how he intends to further drive this growth.
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News
Dixons has "encouraging start" to its year as UK like-for-likes jump 7%
Dixons UK and Irish like-for-likes advanced 7% in its first quarter in what it said was an “encouraging start” to the year.
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Opinion
Comment: Time for retailers to get a mobile strategy
Mobile is redefining how consumers shop and engage with a brand, and many of us are now shopping on the go.
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Opinion
Retailers should seek opportunities to generate sales
Falling fuel and food costs mean consumers are just that bit more flush.