All Electricals articles – Page 51
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OpinionComment: Dixons Carphone runs rings around the competition
In a fairly flat electricals market, how has Dixons Carphone been able to hoover up so much market share?
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NewsDixons Carphone's commitment to bricks-and-mortar 'vindicated', says James
Dixons Carphone boss Sebastian James believes the retailer’s commitment to bricks-and-mortar has been “vindicated” as it holds off online rivals.
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OpinionComment: Dixons Carphone is coming good on its sky-high ambition
A year ago, Seb James and Sir Charles Dunstone unveiled details of the proposed merger of electricals giant Dixons and Carphone Warehouse.
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AnalysisDixons Carphone reveals 'blockbuster' fourth quarter: What the analysts say
Dixons Carphone has smashed analysts’ forecasts as sales surge across the UK and the wider group. Here is what the analysts say.
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NewsDixons Carphone ends year strongly as it commits to further investment
Dixons Carphone like-for-likes surged in the fourth quarter well ahead of expectations and has paved the way for the retailer to invest when “the sun is shining”.
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NewsAo.com boss Roberts: ‘Bricks-based retailers have woken up to our threat’
Ao.com founder and chief executive John Roberts believes his bricks-and-mortar rivals have woken up to the threat his company poses to them.
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OpinionRetailers targeting Generation Y should take note of the emoji revolution
Emoji is the UK’s fastest growing language and retailers must take heed of the latest means of communication being used by their young customers.
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NewsRetailers urged to champion the sector as 'fabulous' career path
Retailers have been urged to “do a better job” of championing the industry as a sector where workers can develop skills and build a career.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does the UK's drop into deflation mean for retailers?
Britain has fallen into deflation for the first time in more than half a century, driven by falling fuel costs and the grocery price war.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Lush, Phones 4U and Tesco
Retail news round-up on May 22, 2015: Phones 4U administrator could launch legal action against EE, Lush named best high street brand again and Tesco vows to reduce sugar content in soft drinks.
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NewsInfographic: Election and unsettled weather hits John Lewis weekly footfall
Department store group John Lewis said the election and unsettled weather impacted sales the week ending May 9.
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OpinionComment: The improving retail sales trend has helped calm City fears
After fears of a dent in consumer confidence in the run-up to the election, the City was relieved to see April’s retail sales figures.
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NewsDanish Government pushes to scrap law requiring retailers to accept cash
The Danish Government has proposed plans to scrap the law requiring retailers to accept cash as payment.
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NewsTesco gears up for sale of mobile business as review of non-core assets continues
Tesco is preparing for a sale of its mobile business as chief executive Dave Lewis continues his strategy of disposing of non-core assets.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Shop Direct and M&S
Retail news round-up on May 11, 2015: Tesco eyes sale of mobile business, Shop Direct calls time on Littlewoods catalogue and M&S to sell branded trainers for £110.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Apple and Net-a-Porter
Retail news round-up on May 7, 2015: Tesco poaches Kingfisher strategy director for finance role; Apple’s retail director best paid female boss in US, and Net-a-Porter to launch shoppable social network.
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NewsUS retailer RadioShack prepares to sell off data on 67 million shoppers
US electricals giant RadioShack is preparing to sell off data on millions of its customers as part of bankruptcy proceedings.
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NewsRetail Diary: Intu puts fun into shopping but its gnome joke for B&Q
Intu hires a head of fun at the Metrocentre, B&Q’s gnome leaders battle to take control of the garden party and James Corden’s carpool karaoke drives spike in sales of dashboard cameras.
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NewsTaxi service Uber tests same-day luxury shopping delivery
Uber is reportedly looking to launch a same-day delivery service for luxury goods from retailers such as Louis Vuitton and Tiffany’s.
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NewsBrightHouse launches price promise and seeks to allay misselling fears
BrightHouse has launched a price promise and introduced an insurance opt-out as it seeks to provide reassurances around its business practices.