All Currys articles – Page 19
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Analysis
In-store branded areas: In the zone
Branded areas have many benefits, introducing real theatre and increasing sales, but how can retailers make the most of them, asks Joanne Ellul
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News
Dixons ditches a ‘plethora’ of own-brands to refresh line-up
Electricals retailer wants to simplify its own-brands to focus on ‘good’, ‘better’ and ‘best’ price points
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Opinion
No room for smug consensus
Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner rather gracelessly laid into independent City analysts after last week’s lacklustre IPO, following which the online grocer’s shares immediately fell below the opening price.
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Analysis
Marketing budgets: Something to shout about
Despite the uncertain outlook some argue that it is more important than ever to advertise your business, writes Liz Morrell
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News
Phones 4U to open shop-in-shops in Currys and PC World
Electricals retailer Dixons has forged a partnership with Phones 4U to open mobile phone areas in at least 50 stores this year following the success of a pilot venture in Currys shops.
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Opinion
Florence and the machine
Florence & Fred’s planned West End store will test whether the brand can stand on its own feet without the Tesco machine.
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Analysis
The customer knows best
OC&C’s customer research on a selection of retailers and their propositions will give the high street plenty to think about
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News
Currys to honour promotional promise on Frank Lampard goal
Electrical retailer Currys has brought some cheer to downcast England fans with a decision to recognise Frank Lampard’s incorrectly disallowed goal against Germany as part of its World Cup promotion.
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Analysis
Has Best Buy really raised the bar in electricals retailing?
Best Buy is promising to take service to a new level in electricals, but does it and how have established rivals responded to its launch? Retail Week went undercover to find out
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News
Profits up at DSGi after strong second half
Electricals giant DSG International grew underlying profits by 61% to £90.5m in the year to 1 May, helped by a much-improved second-half performance.
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News
DSGi tests combined Currys/PC World at Bluewater
Electricals group DSGi is testing a combined Currys and PC World store at Bluewater following the success of big two-in-one shops.
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Analysis
How to combat staff football fever
Managing shift requests for time off is a challenge during the World Cup.
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Analysis
What Apple means to retailers
Apple has again captivated consumers with its latest gadget, the iPad. Joanne Ellul pins down the brand’s enduring appeal and examines why the company is so important to other retailers
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News
DSGi reports World Cup sales boost
DSGi has reported surging sales in TVs in the run up to the World Cup, with this year’s tournament “shaping up to be best World Cup ever” for the retailer in terms of TV sales.
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News
Customers queue all night for iPad launch
Consumers, some of whom queued through the night, have turned out in force to snap up the first iPads to go on sale in the UK.
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News
DSGi stores to stock iPad from Friday
Apple has signed a deal with DSGi to stock the iPad tablet computer at 139 PC World and Currys stores from its UK launch on Friday.
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News
SouthGate Bath 75% let
Shopping centre SouthGate Bath has signed a raft of fashion and electricals retailers ahead of opening in September, meaning the scheme is now 75% let.
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Gallery
DSGi: The Empire strikes back
DSGi was supposed to run for the hills with Best Buy’s UK arrival, but its Currys store shows the fight is just beginning
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News
Currys-owner DSGi unveils 6% like-for-like advance
Currys and PC World-owner Electricals group DSGi has posted a 6% rise in like-for-like sales in its second half and secured a new revolving credit facility.
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News
Best Buy opening helps neighbour Currys deliver top trading result
Electricals group DSGi’s Currys megastore in Thurrock delivered one of its best trading weekends ever when rival Best Buy opened its first UK shop nearby last week.