All Electricals articles – Page 134
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OpinionBaptism of fire awaits the new grocery chiefs
Falling inflation isn’t the only reason why it feels a golden age of grocery retailing is coming to an end. Three of the big four are either under new chief executives or soon will be.
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NewsRetail sales up 4.4% in May, ONS says
The value of retail sales rose by 4.4% in May, with sales volumes ahead 2.2% on last year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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Euroset to remodel Russian stores
Mobile telephone operator Euroset will remodel its 3,000-plus stores in Russia after having negotiated a bank loan to finance the move. Euroset plans to increase its sales per square metre through the installation of modern store equipment, which, it says, should attract more consumers.
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NewsBhs launches Direct website to compete in electricals market
Department store Bhs has moved into the competitive electricals market with the launch this week of the Bhs Direct website, which offers a wide range of branded goods including TVs, cameras, laptops and kitchen appliances.
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AnalysisWhat 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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Gome to invest in ecommerce
Chen Xiao, president of electrical appliances retailer Gome, has revealed plans to invest in ecommerce to grow sales. Online sales were just Yn400m (£40.4m) in 2009, accounting for less than 1% of total retail sales.About 40% of its products are now available for sale online and the service is only ...
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NewsDSGi 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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NewsBest Buy sponsors London venue The O2
Best Buy is sponsoring London venue The O2 to bolster its entertainment credentials.
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NewsO2 to stock new iPhone
O2 will launch iPhone 4, a thinner and higher resolution version of the smartphone, on June 24.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse reshuffles UK management team
Carphone Warehouse has reshuffled its management team following its merger with Best Buy.
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NewsApple grows UK retail sales by nearly a third
Apple UK saw retail sales grow by 31% to £272m for the year to September 26 2009 from £207m in 2008, according to documents filed at Companies House.
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NewsCo-op tests electricals range in food stores
The Co-operative Group has begun trialling electricals goods in its food stores as the retailer looks to expand its lucrative online electrical business.
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NewsWorld Cup no open goal for retailers in tough climate
Lower footfall and margin impact from promotions will create fiercely competitive trading conditions
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NewsApple iPad global sales hit 2 million
Apple iPad global sales have hit 2 million since the tablet launched two months ago, exceeding recent figures for its Mac laptop and desktop computers.
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NewsCustomers 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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NewsDemand for warm weather product lifts John Lewis sales
Warm weather helped increase sales at department store chain John Lewis and grocery stablemate Waitrose last week.
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NewsBest Buy opens second UK store as iPad launches
Global electricals retailer Best Buy opens its second UK store today - at Hedge End, near Southampton.
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Phones 4U rewards customer service
Phones 4U has changed its bonus scheme for store managers in a bid to shift focus onto customer service.
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Best Denki plans 10 Taiwan stores
Japanese electronics retailer Best Denki has revealed plans to open 10 stores in Taiwan by the end of February 2011.At present the retailer operates through 13 shops in the market. The move comes as part of the its plans to increase its presence overseas with 15 to 25 new stores ...