Electricals
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AO reveals extent of stockpiling ahead of Brexit
Appliance retailer AO World has revealed that it has boosted its stock of fast moving goods by £15 million as part of its Brexit contingency planning.... View Article
Dixons Carphone incurs £29.1 million fine due to insurance mis-selling
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Dixons Carphone £29.1 million after it concluded that the company’s Carphone Warehouse business did not meet expected standards for its... View Article
Steve Caunce steps down as chief executive of AO World
AO World chief executive Steve Caunce has stepped down from his position. In a statement, the electricals retailer said Caunce had taken the decision to enable... View Article
New research launched on registering household appliances
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has marked its first anniversary by launching a new research project that will look at the reasons why many... View Article
Dixons Carphone reports ‘solid’ Christmas trading
Dixons Carphone has described its trading as solid over the peak Christmas trading period following a 1% uplift in group like-for-like revenue. In the 10 weeks... View Article
Vodafone launches new ‘customer hub’ on London’s Oxford Street
Vodafone has opened a new experiential store on London’s Oxford Street as the company looks to offer customers more than a traditional retail environment. In addition... View Article
Dixons Carphone swings to first half loss
Dixons Carphone has swung to a first half pre-tax loss following the booking of £490 million in exceptional charges. In the six months to 27 October... View Article
AO World’s losses narrow
Appliance retailer AO World has seen its first half group operating losses narrow slightly to £11.7 million from £12 million in the same period in the... View Article
AO to acquire Mobile Phones Direct
Online electricals retailer AO World has agreed to purchase Mobile Phones Direct for £32.5 million. AO said the acquisition of the online business will provide a... View Article
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