All Dixons Retail (DSGi) articles – Page 9
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OpinionComment: Technology can't replace retail basics
What a weird and wonderful retail world we inhabit. Retail Week’s September Technology supplement talked about the blurring of the boundaries between the virtual and physical space.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why technology innovation is becoming as important as product innovation
Technological innovation is radically changing shopping and retailers have realised they can’t be passive observers in this process. Rebecca Thomson finds out what they are doing.
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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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NewsDixons pays €25m to merge Italian arm
Dixons has agreed to merge its loss-making Italian business with a local player as it looks to scale back its international arm.
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AnalysisRoundtable: Supply chain overhaul throws up challenges for multichannel retailers
Placing the supply chain at the heart of decision-making has never been more important, as retailers discussed at a Retail Week and DP World London Gateway roundtable.
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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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AnalysisAnalysis: What will the retail board of the future look like?
Marks & Spencer digital boss Laura Wade-Gery has warned about the dearth of multichannel positions on retail boards, but businesses will likely have to update other top roles too.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Battle lines redrawn in online fulfilment war
Fulfilment of online orders has become a fiercely fought battleground as retailers tussle to entice customers in a crowded market. Laura Heywood finds out what new weapons are being deployed.
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GalleryStore gallery: Dixons creates a technology playground
The retailer’s revamped store at Bluewater focuses on product interaction and a female-friendly environment.
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NewsVideo: Dixons boss Sebastian James on its 'female-friendly' Bluewater store
Dixons group chief executive Sebastian James has hailed its new “female-friendly” format in Bluewater shopping centre as a “fun and fashionable” place to shop.
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GalleryIn pictures: New format Currys PC World in Bluewater
Dixons unveiled its vision for the technology store of the future this morning at its refitted Currys PC World shop in Bluewater.
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NewsUnion J give Dixons' Heathrow store the X Factor
Boyband Union J jetted in to Heathrow Terminal 5 last week to play a gig at the new Dixons travel store.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What do Dixons' sell-offs mean for the retailer?
Dixons today revealed plans to sell off its lossmaking Pixmania business and Turkish arm ElectroWorld. Retail Week takes a look at the implications for the retailer.
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NewsDixons' sale of Pixmania and Electroworld: What the analysts say
Dixons is to sell its underperforming French etail business Pixmania and its loss-making Turkish arm ElectroWorld, as it revealed UK and Ireland like-for-likes rose 6% in its first quarter. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts say.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s Verdict: Dixons – could the 'dream scenario' come true?
Shareholders in Dixons have been haunted by the prospect of the UK recovery being frittered away by persistent losses in peripheral businesses.
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NewsDixons to sell Pixmania and Turkish arm to focus on stronger markets
Electricals retailer Dixons is to sell its underperforming French etail business Pixmania and its loss-making Turkish arm ElectroWorld.
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OpinionComment: Terry Duddy's legacy at Argos and Home Retail
Other than founder Richard Tompkins, perhaps nobody is more associated with Argos than Terry Duddy, chief executive of parent Home Retail, who has revealed he will step down by next July.
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OpinionComment: Would Morrisons/Ocado merit a mention in Robert Peston Goes Shopping?
Robert Peston’s TV programme on shopping on Monday made enthralling viewing.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on HMV, DIY retailers, Waitrose, SuperGroup and Dixons
Retail news round-up September 2, 2013: HMV hires new marketing director, DIY chains are expected to benefit from housing market recovery, Waitrose appoints sports marketing agency to make most of cricket sponsorship, SuperGroup and Dixons expected to report first quarter sales rises.
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OpinionComment: Can Dixons keep its spark?
Electricals group Dixons, owner of Currys and PC World, reports on first-quarter trading next Thursday following a strong performance last year.