All Electricals articles – Page 76
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ocado, Game, Amazon, Sports Direct, Morrisons and more
Retail news round-up on February 4, 2014: Ocado co-founder Gissing retires and pre-tax losses widen, Activist investor Elliott revealed as Game backer, Amazon UK sales growth suffers slowdown and more.
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OpinionComment: Why Carphone Warehouse's Samsung deal makes sense
Samsung has revealed plans to open 60 stores in Europe in partnership with Carphone Warehouse – a strategy that will give Samsung a European presence that took Apple nearly a decade to build, but in just three months.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Which retailers are best positioned to float?
As a raft of retailers get ship-shape and ready to float, Retail Week takes a look at the runners and riders in the race to go public.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis delivers 'decisive' market share gains as full-year sales rise 7.4%
John Lewis reported strong market share gains in its full year as sales rose 7.4% and 16 stores delivered record years.
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NewsConsumer confidence climbs to seven-year high in January
Consumer confidence in January rebounded to its best level for almost seven years.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hobbs, John Lewis and Amazon
Retail news round-up on January 31, 2014: Hobbs’ owner 3i writes down investment value by 40%, John Lewis Partnership plans switch to hybrid salary pension scheme, UK consumer confidence surges in January, Amazon turnover jumps 20% in fourth quarter
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NewsSupermarkets pledge to reveal food waste data as tough new green targets set
The big four supermarkets have pledged to report food waste data in a sector first as retailers sign up to a new set of tough green targets.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse to operate Samsung stores across Europe
Carphone Warehouse and Samsung have signed an agreement in which Carphone will operate more than 60 standalone Samsung stores across Europe.
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NewsAo.com eyes £1.2bn IPO valuation as investor appetite grows
Electricals etailer Ao.com is looking at valuation of between £1bn and £1.2bn in its IPO, four times more than the £300m estimate made when it appointed its advisers in September.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on AO.com, Ikea and retail sales in Ireland
Retail news round-up on January 29, 2014: AO.com eyes £1bn valuation for stock market float, Retail sales in Ireland edge up 0.6% in December, Ikea records 3.1% rise in total sales in 2013.
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AnalysisAnnual UK GDP growth: What do retailers need to know?
The economy grew at its fastest annual growth rate last year since before the recession, according to GDP figures released today. Retail Week takes a look the implications for retailers.
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NewsConsumer confidence falls for the first time in 12 months
Consumer confidence suffered a setback in the fourth quarter as sentiment fell for the first time in 12 months.
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InterviewQ&A: Dixons head of computing Dean Kramer on the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things is set to have a big impact on retailers as more connect devices enter shoppers’ lives. Rebecca Thomson speaks to Dixons’ head of computing Dean Kramer about the effect he thinks the trend will have.
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OpinionComment: How to float and not sink
After a prolonged hibernation, the retail IPO market is open for business. However, in the rush to list we may see as many rumoured IPOs sink without trace as actually float.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis’ sales rise across every store
John Lewis has reported that sales rose year on year last week in every one of its 40 shops helped by favourable comparatives and strong homewares sales.
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NewsBC Partners eyes £1bn float for Phones4U
Phones4U’s private equity owner BC Partners is considering floating the mobile phone retailer this year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Black Friday, Jack Wills, House of Fraser and Phones4U
Retail news round-up on January 22, 2014: Black Friday to become permanent fixture; Jack Wills sues House of Fraser; BC Partners eyes stock market flotation for Phones4U.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse group like-for-likes climb 3.1% over Christmas
Carphone Warehouse group like-for-likes advanced 3.1% in the quarter to December 28, its sixth consecutive quarter of growth.
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OpinionComment: UK retail blows hot and cold over Christmas
Figures from the UK Office of National Statistics (ONS) have indicated an exceptionally strong retail performance over Christmas. Some retailers may beg to differ.
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OpinionComment: Retail crime is far from victimless and must be tackled
In amongst all the festive data and commentary ushered in by the New Year, the BRC’s annual Retail Crime Survey often stands out as a more challenging read.