All Electricals articles – Page 170

  • News

    DSGi eyes cost savings with printing rethink

    2007-09-19T15:56:37.443Z

    DSGi expects to save at least US$1 million ( 497,224) a year by using a managed printing infrastructure that has been implemented by Lexmark. Nearly 5,000 monochrome and colour laser printers, along with multifunction devices, have been installed at DSGi’s headquarters, stores and distribution centres. All devices have been added ...

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    Another games specialist goes as sector struggles

    2007-09-19T14:54:46.170Z

    Computer games chain ePlay has gone into administration and become the latest victim of the malaise affecting entertainment retailers on the high street. The 13-store retailer traded in new and used computer games and had a portfolio of stores across the UK at locations including Bristol, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Milton Keynes, ...

  • News

    Best Buy snaps up 3% stake in Carphone

    2007-09-19T10:52:36.510Z

    Move sparks bid speculation

  • News

    Apple to unveil UK plans for iPhone today

    2007-09-18T09:14:52Z

    Apple will unveil its UK plans for the much-hyped iPhone today at high-profile event in London

  • News

    Jessops finance director makes exit

    2007-09-14T09:23:24.657Z

    Troubled photographic specialist is on the hunt for replacement

  • Opinion

    Christmas crunch here we come

    2007-09-03T09:56:41.650Z

    Now that the August bank holiday is out of the way and a torrid summer, in business terms, is coming to an end, what is the outlook for the sector as the year winds down?The back-to-school offensive is in full swing and Halloween is still to come but, from here ...

  • News

    DSGi seals deal for first airport PC World at T5

    2007-09-03T09:07:24.877Z

    DSGi-owned PC World will open its first store in an airport at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 in March. The 1,720 sq ft outlet will sit alongside three newly designed Dixons Tax Free stores, each with a different proposition, at the long-awaited new terminal. The PC World shop will provide a wide ...

  • News

    Reevoo woos retailers with relaunch

    2007-09-03T08:45:47.857Z

    Online product review company Reevoo has relaunched its web site with a new service as it aims to double its retail customers over the next six months. Last month, Reevoo.com relaunched to drive traffic to retailer’s web sites. Customers click on the product review, choose from a list of retailers ...

  • Opinion

    The Retail Week

    2007-08-31T13:18:30.223Z

    Making sense of the past seven days

  • Opinion

    The Retail Week

    2007-08-31T12:48:56.040Z

    Making sense of the past seven days

  • News

    More share buy-backs possible at DSGi

    2007-08-30T10:19:30Z

    Sales soar in first quarter

  • News

    Carphone speculation sends shares diving

    2006-10-13T10:51:00Z

    Orange may sever connection with retailer

  • News

    Jessops ramps up digital format

    2006-03-24T08:47:00Z

    200-store roll-out planned

  • News

    Phones 4U group up for sale

    2005-11-15T10:21:00Z

    Caudwell empire is inviting offers

  • News

    Russian plans for Media Markt

    2004-06-11T12:09:00Z

    Metro is considering taking its Media Markt electricals chain to Russia, and views the country as one of its five biggest priorities over the next few years.

  • News

    Phones 4U investment

    2003-09-26T12:09:00Z

    Phones 4U investment

  • News

    Phone battle kicks off

    2003-08-08T12:09:00Z

    Phone battle kicks off

  • News

    Best Buy sheds Musicland chain to Sun Capital

    2003-06-20T12:09:00Z

    US retailer Best Buy has offloaded its Musicland chain to private investment firm Sun Capital Partners. Musicland generates sales of US$1.7 billion (£1 billion), but reported operating losses last year of US$72 million (£42.7 million).

  • News

    Best Buy to raise customer focus

    2003-05-09T12:09:00Z

    American electricals giant Best Buy intends to woo US shoppers with a service-centred strategy from next year.

  • News

    Best Buy link threatened

    2002-10-25T12:09:00Z

    Technology giant Microsoft wants to end its MSN Internet marketing alliance with US electronics retailer Best Buy. The group admitted that a termination of the partnership could affect operating results.