All Electricals articles – Page 169
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Kesa's sales climb 10%, but outlook is uncertain
Electricals retailer Kesa has posted a third-quarter sales rise, but warned that the white goods market is showing signs of a slowdown.
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Vodafone challenges German T-Mobile iPhone deal
Vodafone has challenged German operator T-Mobile’s exclusive deal to sell Apple’s iPhone in Germany under local competition laws.
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Opinion
King faces his toughest times
When Arabian royals come knocking to buy your company, doubts about them having deep enough pockets are probably the last thing that will enter your mind.
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M.Video float will give clear picture of Russia
M.Video has become the first electricals retailer to float on the Russian stock exchange and rivals are expected to follow.
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Analysis
From sales to service
The electricals sector is changing as retailers branch out into offering technical support services. But, as Liz Morrell finds out, this new territory brings a host of fresh challenges
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Opinion
Browett faces a tough job at DSGi
Next year could be a watershed for electricals giant DSGi. In December, former Tesco operations director John Browett will take the helm as chief executive and he will have to tackle several key areas as a matter of urgency.
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Scots to begin switch to digital next year
Scotland will start the changeover to digital television on November 6 next year.
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Opinion
Browett faces a tough job at DSGi
Next year could be a watershed for electricals giant DSGi. In December, former Tesco operations director John Browett will take the helm as chief executive and he will have to tackle several key areas as a matter of urgency.
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Currys.digital tunes into digital TV frenzy
DSGi’s Whitehaven Currys.digital store in Cumbria received a surge in sales in the month run-up to the town becoming the first place in the UK to switch off analogue TV.
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DSGi sales strong despite Italian woes
DSGi has today reported robust sales, despite weak performances from its Italian UniEuro arm and Mircrosoft’s new Vista range.
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Zavvi unveils new logo
Zavvi managing director Simon Douglas has unveiled the company’s new logo, which has been “designed to reflect Zavvi’s dedication to being a truly multi-channel, independent entertainment retailer”.
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Opinion
Carphone Warehouse: The City View
Charles Dunstone expects his Carphone Warehouse business to make interim profits of between £53 million and £56 million after an “excellent operational performance” in the second quarter.
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Zavvi unveils new logo
Zavvi managing director Simon Douglas has unveiled the company’s new logo, which has been “designed to reflect Zavvi’s dedication to being a truly multi-channel, independent entertainment retailer”.
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Power player
Ulric J rome is the switched-on entrepreneurial live wire behind DSGi-owned online electricals retailer Pixmania. He reveals to Charlotte Dennis-Jones his plans to accelerate its expansion
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Jessops chief executive quits
Jessops chief executive Chris Langley has resigned from the troubled camera retailer as it updates on the first phase of its strategic review and confirmed that losses are set to hit 7.5 million.
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Comet's like-for-likes slow in first half
Kesa-owned electricals retailer Comet posts sales up, but like-for-likes flat, as analyst warns of tough trading environment
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Playstation 3 launch drives profits at Game
International growth and sales of Playstation 3 drive profits at games retailer
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Argos jumps on lucrative services bandwagon
Catalogue giant Argos has launched a trial of sound and vision installation services in an effort to capture a slice of the technology support market targeted by electricals retailers Comet and DSGi. The Home Retail Group-owned chain has begun a Get Connected pilot at 60 stores, providing installation services for ...