AO reveals extent of stockpiling ahead of Brexit
April 4, 2019 10:28 amAppliance 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
Electricals
Dixons Carphone incurs £29.1 million fine due to insurance mis-selling
March 13, 2019 8:30 amThe 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
January 31, 2019 8:30 amAO 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
January 25, 2019 8:43 amThe 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
January 22, 2019 8:58 amDixons 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
December 20, 2018 7:35 amVodafone 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
December 12, 2018 9:08 amDixons 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
November 20, 2018 8:47 amAppliance 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
November 9, 2018 8:51 amOnline 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
Sevenoaks Sound and Vision to open new London store
October 8, 2018 8:49 amSevenoaks Sound and Vision is to open a new store in London’s Swiss Cottage next month. The news follows the relocation of the electrical retailer’s Oxford... View Article
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The HR Summit 2019
The HR Summit 2019
8 October 2019
Hallam Conference Centre, London W1W 6JJ
Company values, collaboration with employees and driving a major HR transformation to create a truly omnichannel experience, need to be at the heart of the organisation's culture and brand
AI in Retail Conference 2019
AI in Retail Conference 2019
16 October 2019
Cavendish Conference Center, London W1G 9DT
CONFERENCE AIMED AT RETAILERS WORKING IN MARKETING, IT, DIGITAL, DATA AND TECHNOLOGY
Omnichannel Futures Conference 2020
Omnichannel Futures Conference 2020
5 February 2020
Cavendish Conference Centre, London WG1 9DT
A truly omnichannel offering requires an understanding of customer behaviour across all shopping channels and how this should impact your overall business strategy
Future of Retail Marketing 2020
Future of Retail Marketing 2020
9 June 2020
Cavendish Conference Centre, London W1G 9DT
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