All Maplin articles – Page 5
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Maplin, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis Partnership and more
Retail news round-up on March 3, 2014: Maplin up for sale, M&S hires Next Sourcing gurus, Warren Buffet cuts Tesco stake, John Lewis Partnership to slash annual staff bonus and more.
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NewsMaplin jams with prog-rock legend Peter Gabriel over new technology
Maplin was at the genesis of a sparky new partnership this week.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda, Game, Lidl, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up on February 10, 2014: Asda mulls Early Learning Centre bid, Lidl eyes new UK headquarters, The Kooples losses widen as marketing costs rise and Sports Direct confirms bid for Irish chain Elverys
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NewsMaplin reports strong Christmas trade as it opens first airport store
Maplin is to open its first airport store next month after enjoying a surge in Christmas custom in December.
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NewsMaplin to open trade fascia to target businesses
Maplin is to target businesses with a new fascia offering bulk discounts, which it plans to pilot in Sheffield.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Maplin, Marks & Spencer, retail sales and Morrisons
Retail news round-up December 3, 2013: Maplin opens trade fascia, Marks & Spencer recalls mussels dishes, retail sales edge up and Morrisons hires digital marketing agency
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AnalysisAnalysis: Prime and secondary rents are transforming retail parks
Polarisation remains the theme for retail parks, as prime rents hold up and secondary rents are on a downward trajectory, finds Mark Faithfull.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop teams up with Shutl to offer 90-minute deliveries
The Perfume Shop will introduce 90-minute deliveries this month after teaming up with express service Shutl.
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NewsMaplin sponsors Channel 4's Gadget Man with humorous ads
Electronics retailer Maplin is to sponsor its first TV show in its 41-year history as it ties up with Channel 4’s Gadget Man series.
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AnalysisWebsite review: Maplin Vs Currys
Phil Woodward, chief executive at HipSnip, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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NewsMaplin hires data specialist to refine online ranges
Electricals retailer Maplin has appointed data analytics specialist Rangespan to enable it to identify which products will sell well.
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NewsAnalysis: Maplin plots store growth as part of renewal strategy
Maplin’s, the electricals retailer, is on a mission to open more stores, entice female shoppers and invest in in-store technology.
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NewsMaplin profits dip by 33.6% as it eyes international growth
Maplin’s profits took a hit in the first year of its investment plan for growth as the retailer marks out countries for overseas expansion.
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AnalysisBudget 2013: Retailers react – Morrisons, Ann Summers, Asda
Retailers have reacted with anger to the Government’s failure to freeze an increase on business rates called for by the BRC and Retail Week.
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NewsTechnology firm Itim appoints Maplin’s John Lovering as chairman
Maplin chairman John Lovering has been appointed as chairman of retail technology and services firm Itim.
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AnalysisAnalysis: There’s more than one way to keep the tills ringing
Tesco turned up the pressure on price again this week with its Price Promise scheme. But price isn’t everything.
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AnalysisVideo: Retailers should emphasise trust as well as develop online says Maplin chief
Retailers should put as much emphasis on relationships and trust as they do on online development, according to Maplin chief executive John Cleland.
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NewsMaplin first multichannel director leaves within a year
Maplin multichannel director Ryan Thomas has left the company less than a year after joining the electricals retailer.
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GalleryIn pictures: Maplin invests £2m in store revamp as sales improve
Maplin is to spend £2m revamping its entire store estate this year as the electronics specialist looks to improve the shopping experience and maintain its improving sales trend.
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NewsAll Comet stores set to close before Christmas
Comet is to shut all of its stores by December 18 and close its distribution centre this week unless a buyer for the business can be found.
