All Electricals articles – Page 68
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NewsUK retail websites missing out on £1bn advertising revenues
British online retailers are could earn upwards of an additional £1bn if they sold advertising space on their own websites.
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AnalysisInfographic: World Cup spending in numbers
Retail sales for the World Cup are set to be slightly disappointing, with few England fans inspired by their team’s prospects.
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NewsDixons World Cup competition nets support for Brazil
As the World Cup kicks off, Dixons has been encouraging a bit of patriotism with a ‘Cash for Goals’ competition across its PC World and Currys stores.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales soar as footfall boosted by rainy bank holiday
John Lewis sales soared 16.8% to £79m in its week to May 31 as footfall was boosted by the wet weather over the bank holiday and half term.
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NewsAo.com eyes European domination as EBITDA grows
Ao.com will use its German expansion to move into the Netherlands and Belgium as boss John Roberts claims its international potential was a key selling point to investors during its much talked about IPO.
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NewsFindel eyes Express Gifts expansion as it switches to growth mode
Home shopping specialist Findel is eyeing growth for its Express Gifts business and boss Roger Siddle has declared its turnaround complete.
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NewsRetailers in line for £814m World Cup sales boost
Retailers are expected to score sales of £814m during the World Cup, which kicks off next week.
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NewsShop prices fall 1.4% to record thirteenth month of deflation
Shop prices deflated 1.4% year-on-year, the same rate as recorded in April, making May the thirteenth consecutive month of deflation.
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NewsDixons opens Smart Tech departments to promote connected technology
Electricals giant Dixons is piloting a new department designed to spotlight connectivity products such as camera drones and sports training devices linked to smartphones and tablets.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis weekly sales rise as wet weather draws shoppers
Sales at John Lewis rose 14.2% last week to £71.5m, helped by wet weather and a strong fashion performance at the department store.
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NewsTed Baker launches into electricals with audio range
Ted Baker is launching into audio products, today unveiling a range of headphones and speakers as it diversifies its offer further.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales up 6.6% as warm weather encourages spending
John Lewis sales grew 6.6% to £69.24m in the week to May 17 as the warm weather encouraged shoppers to spend in the retailer’s department stores.
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NewsRetail sales volumes record highest annual growth in a decade
Retail sales volumes recorded their highest year-on-year growth in a decade in April, boosted by Easter and growing consumer confidence.
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NewsInflation rises for the first time since last summer
Inflation grew for the first time since last summer in April, driven by fashion and footwear price increases.
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NewsLord Kalms pays tribute to Dixons legend Mark Souhami, who has died
Dixons president Lord Kalms has led tributes to his longstanding former lieutenant Mark Souhami, who died last month.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on The Co-op, Game, Whistles and footfall
Retail news round-up on May 19, 2014: Longest-standing Co-op director steps down, Game shoppers to receive ‘virtual loyalty shares’, Whistles to open Bloomingdales concessions.
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OpinionComment: Dixons and Carphone Warehouse earn a new lease of life
Dixons and Carphone Warehouse last week announced a merger deal to create Dixons Carphone, estimated to be worth £3.8 billion.
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OpinionComment: Game relies on the product cycle to drive fortunes
As Game confirms its intention to float, it’s clear the retail IPO train continues to come at a pace after such a long drought.
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NewsApril footfall flat but out-of-town locations boosted by Easter
Footfall in April slipped 0.1% against last year and down on a 1.8% rise in March despite sales getting a boost from the Easter holidays.
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NewsDixons enters into exclusive talks to sell ElectroWorld in eastern Europe
Dixons has entered into an agreement to sell its loss-making ElectroWorld operations to NAY a.s., an electricals specialist in Central Europe.