All Electricals articles – Page 2
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NewsCurrys boss has called for VAT on refurbished electricals to be cut
The chief executive of Currys, Alex Baldock, has said the government should cut or reduce the VAT on refurbished electricals to keep electronics out of landfill.
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InterviewBuy It Direct: The online retailer disrupting the market through growth
Buy It Direct Group has reached the milestone of 25 years in the retail game, acquiring tech, electricals, furniture and bathroom brands along the way.
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NewsMarks Electrical profits have plummeted in ‘challenging but rewarding year’
Marks Electrical profits have slumped even while sales increased in what its CEO described as a “challenging but rewarding year” for the retailer.
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NewsApple’s revenue has risen despite declining demand for iPhones
Technology giant Apple has reported an increase in revenue during the third quarter despite a continued decline in the demand for iPhones.
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NewsCurrys is ramping up store investment across the UK
Currys is making further investments in its store portfolio to reach a total of 115 stores across the UK, improving on the 65 mid-sized stores originally planned for an upgrade.
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AnalysisUnwrapping festive sales growth: 2024’s Christmas bestsellers revealed
Which categories and products will dominate spend for Christmas 2024 and how are retailers preparing to win in the golden quarter?
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NewsDyson is slashing its UK workforce by a third
Dyson plans to slash a third of its workforce in the UK as part of a global shake-up.
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InterviewQ&A: AO’s director of brand on how it gained 600,000 customers in a year
As AO continues to make waves in the electronics sector, Retail Week speaks to director of brand Arafa Heneghan on the importance of consistency across the brand to grow and maintain customers.
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NewsCurrys boss ‘encouraged’ by revised Labour workers rights plan
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock said he is “encouraged” by the Labour party’s updated version of its package of workers rights.
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NewsMusic Magpie revenue declines as it banks on Black Friday boost
Music Magpie has reported a fall in revenues during the first half of the financial year
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AnalysisHow the spark’s being put back into electricals retail at AO, Currys and Marks
As three big names in the electricals sector post their full-year results, Retail Week takes a look at the themes driving success in a once floundering market.
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NewsCurrys’ performance ‘strengthens’ as full-year earnings rise
Electricals giant Currys has has reported that trading momentum improved throughout last year although like-for-likes fell at its core UK division.
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NewsMarks Electrical ‘well positioned’ for market recovery after record year
Marks Electrical has said it is “very well positioned” for an electronics market recovery as sales jumped and its profits met expectations.
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NewsAO profits top guidance in year of ‘good progress’
AO has reported a surge in profits and maintained its guidance in a year of “good progress” at the domestic appliances retailer.
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AnalysisWhy retail is banking on a big Euros to kick off the summer
As football fans across the country brace themselves for a thrilling Euro 2024, Retail Week takes a look at the tournament’s impact on the retail sector and which categories will come out on top
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NewsCurrys chief people officer urges government to reform apprenticeship levy
Currys chief people, communications and sustainability officer Paula Coughlan has called on the next government to overhaul the apprenticeship levy to offer more opportunities and skills training.
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Innovation of the WeekCurrys becomes official tech repair partner to Microsoft
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsCurrys set to revamp stores to improve customer experience
Electricals giant Currys is preparing to transform some of its stores to create an improved customer experience.
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NewsCurrys to beat profit guidance after ‘strong finish to year’
Electricals specialist Currys expects annual profits to come in ahead of expectations after returning to like-for-like growth at group level.