All Electricals articles – Page 157
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Jagtiani targets 250 stores as he mulls global prospects
Dubai-based retail group Landmark is to open a raft of stores and launch in new markets as well as create a Middle Eastern department store format.
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DSGi to add customer videos to its sites to broaden appeal
DSGi is planning to allow its customers to post videos on its e-commerce sites to give them more user appeal.
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Retailers face insolvency in new year
Hundreds of UK retailers face the risk of going bust in the new year.
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Kesa appoints new chief executive
Kesa Electricals has appointed a new chief executive Thierry Falque-Pierrotin to replace Jean-No l Labroue, who has decided to retire.
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Retail on the ropes
Sector left reeling as relentless financial crisis leads to dramatic sales slump over past fortnight
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Consumer confidence down due to banking crisis
Consumer confidence levels dipped at the end of September due to the crisis in the financial markets, after having climbed at the beginning of the month, but consumers are beginning to acclimatise to the downturn according to market researchers GfK NOP.
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Jessops extends its banking facilities
Photographic retailer Jessops has agreed an extension of its banking facilities to the end of 2011.
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Cabot Circus opening puts Bristol on the map
Cabot Circus – the 1.5 million sq ft mixed-use retail and residential scheme in the heart of Bristol – opened yesterday.
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Sales fall for majority of retailers
Sales have fallen for the majority of retailers on the high street, with no respite in sight for October.
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Woolworths launches price offensive on DVDs
Woolworths has launched a price war on DVDs this week, with what it claims is an unprecedented offer to sell all chart releases for less than 10.
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Woolworths launches price offensive on DVDs
Woolworths has launched a price war on DVDs this week, with what it claims is an unprecedented offer to sell all chart releases for less than 10.
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Financial turmoil set to add to retailers’ woes
Intense turmoil in the financial markets precipitated by Lehman Brothers’ collapse will pile pressure on retailers’ finances, bankers have warned.
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Product information: Knowledge is power
In a culture where customers are empowered to find product information for themselves, retailers are in danger of losing authority in their field. Liz Morrell finds out why it’s crucial they take control.
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Carphone Warehouse deal to add $3.2bn to Best Buy sales
US electricals giant Best Buy expects its European venture with Carphone Warehouse – Best Buy Europe – to generate sales of US$3.2 billion ( 1.8 billlion) in the second half, it revealed today. However, the strength of the dollar is likely to dent the business’s performance when incorporated into Best ...
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Inflation climbs to 4.7 per cent in August
The annual rate of inflation rose to 4.7 per cent in August, an increase on the previous month’s 4.4 per cent rate, following hikes to food and energy bills.
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Best Buy snaps up Napster for US$121m
US electricals giant Best Buy is to acquire online music business Napster for US$121 million ( 67.3 million).
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Analysis
RFID: What are UK retailers missing?
Retailers in continental Europe and the US are striding ahead with RFID. What are their UK counterparts missing?
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Charity begins on the high street
Working with charities isn’t just part of being a good corporate citizen – done the right way it can motivate staff and generate free PR.
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Ian Livingstone: Retailer on Call
His training at Dixons taught former retail high-flier Ian Livingston the disciplines he is putting into effect as BT’s new chief executive.