All Electricals articles – Page 170
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News
DSGi eyes cost savings with printing rethink
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
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, ...
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Apple to unveil UK plans for iPhone today
Apple will unveil its UK plans for the much-hyped iPhone today at high-profile event in London
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Jessops finance director makes exit
Troubled photographic specialist is on the hunt for replacement
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Opinion
Christmas crunch here we come
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 ...
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DSGi seals deal for first airport PC World at T5
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 ...
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Reevoo woos retailers with relaunch
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 ...
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Russian plans for Media Markt
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.
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Best Buy sheds Musicland chain to Sun Capital
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).
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Best Buy to raise customer focus
American electricals giant Best Buy intends to woo US shoppers with a service-centred strategy from next year.
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Best Buy link threatened
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.