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Currys to recruit for over 1,100 vacancies ahead of peak trading period

Currys maintains guidance despite dip in sales
Electricals retailer Currys is maintaining its full-year guidance despite an overall 4% drop in sales in the four months to the end of August. In a... View Article

Telefunken acquired by Gordon Brothers
Advisory and investment firm Gordon Brothers has acquired the Telefunken global consumer electronics brand. Based in Frankfurt, Telefunken offers a diverse portfolio of products spanning video,... View Article

Marks Electrical makes strong start to new financial year
Marks Electrical has reported strong trading in the first four months of its new financial year with revenue growth of 30.7% to £36.2 million. In a... View Article

Music Magpie expands kiosk locations
Music Magpie is expanding its SMARTDrop Kiosk network with three new sites at the Manchester Arndale, Cribbs Causeway and Willow Brook shopping centres. The company said... View Article

Music Magpie boosted by strong trading momentum
Music Magpie has said its first-half performance has been in line with expectations, despite postal strikes and low consumer confidence impacting trade in December and January.... View Article

Currys and Samsung partner on recycling initiative
Currys has teamed up with Samsung to offer customers discounts on selected Samsung products when they trade in any unwanted tech items. During July, customers will... View Article

EE opens innovative experience store at Westfield London
EE has opened an innovative new flagship store at the Westfield London shopping destination in White City. Forming part of EE’s new retail strategy, the 4,230... View Article

Currys begins strategic review of Greek business Kotsovolos
Currys is conducting a strategic review of its Greek business Kotsovolos, which could lead to a sale of the electricals company. In a statement, the retailer... View Article

Frasers Group acquires 18.9% stake in AO World
Frasers Group has invested £75 million in acquiring an 18.9% stake in online appliance and electricals retailer AO World. The owner of Sports Direct, House of... View Article

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