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Young e-tailer thrives in Northern Ireland

22 May 2009, 14:40

C3 has only been going for a couple of years, but it’s already got the UK mainland market in its sights.

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HEXUS/Misco winner shares prize with British Heart Foundation

19 May 2009, 15:56

A recent competition run by HEXUS and Misco gave a laptop to both the winner and their nominated charity.

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John Lewis to open new, smaller shops

7 May 2009, 13:03

It’s focusing on home sector, which includes technology products, in order to access new locations.

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SCAN launches innovative component installation insurance

17 April 2009, 16:06

Etailer introduces optional insurance policy covering installation damage in order to encourage home PC builders.

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Systemax bids for Circuit City e-commerce business

14 April 2009, 17:16

Giant US etailer, which owns Misco in the UK, has started the bidding in an auction for the bankrupt retailer’s assets.

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HEXUS.TalkingShop: Misco talks etail

14 April 2009, 07:00

Sandy Price, the general manager of etailer Misco, discusses how to prosper in a competitive market through a recession.

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CPW uses interactive window display to flog Samsung handset

3 April 2009, 12:54

A giant simulation of the Samsung Tocco Ultra Edition can be played with by passersby.

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SCAN unveils more intuitive site design

26 March 2009, 18:32

Etailer SCAN has implemented a number of tweaks to its website with ease of use as the priority.

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Virgin Media opens new Birmingham store

23 March 2009, 10:25

Not all UK retailers are closing stores as the mobile, broadband and cable TV giant opens a new one.

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Best Buy details plans for the UK

20 March 2009, 10:44

Speaking at the Retail Week conference, the US retail giant offered some insight into its objectives for the UK market.

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RIP Circuit City

9 March 2009, 11:24

The one-time second largest electronics retailer in the US has completed its closing down sale earlier than expected.

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DSGi to launch five new Currys megastores

3 March 2009, 10:31

In an update of its renewal and transformation plan, PC World owner reveals plans for new stores.

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Tesco to roll-out in-store HP photo publishing

2 March 2009, 14:12

Following a pilot, UK supermarket chain Tesco will be offering HP Photo Center solutions in Tesco Extra stores.

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Richer Sounds acquires Empire Direct website

20 February 2009, 12:05

Consumer electronics specialist buys empiredirect.co.uk out of administration.

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Misco launches live chat on all products

18 February 2009, 12:00

You can now have a chat with a real person online when looking at products, does it help?

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Microsoft to open its own retail stores

13 February 2009, 10:21

Appointment of David Porter as corporate VP of retail stores marks a new direction for the software giant.

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Woolworths to be relaunched online

2 February 2009, 15:45

Brand purchased by Shop Direct group and will re-emerge as an online only proposition this summer.

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Comet now charging just to display products

27 January 2009, 14:19

Electrical retailer risks alienating vendors as it looks for additional revenue during the downturn.

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Loss of credit insurance blamed for Empire Direct failure

21 January 2009, 09:15

Yorkshire based electrical retailer goes into administration following withdrawal by credit insurers.

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What’s happening at DSGi?

13 January 2009, 13:51

PC World and Currys websites down yesterday as the bad omens start to build up for their parent company.

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John Lewis reports record sales for 27th December

29 December 2008, 10:34

The first day of the John Lewis clearance sale had produced record single day’s trade.

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Entertainment retailer zavvi goes into administration

24 December 2008, 11:21

Inability to source stock after Woolworths distribution arm disappeared is to blame.

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John Lewis expects today to be particularly busy

22 December 2008, 11:22

UK department store reports strong Christmas sales figures and expects the rush to culminate today.

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Scan offers PayPal payment option with a difference

17 December 2008, 15:40

Via the Internet, on the phone, and even face-to-face.

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Best Buy reduces spending plans

17 December 2008, 13:02

Giant US electronics retailer unveils a range of cost-cutting measures after announcing a quarterly YOY sales decline.

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Comet reveals half-yearly loss

16 December 2008, 11:54

UK electrical retailer announces a loss of £8.1 million amid falling sales.

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Record technology week for John Lewis

15 December 2008, 13:40

UK department store reports that last week was the best on record for sales of technology products.

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Ebuyer extends next-day delivery deadline

5 December 2008, 09:32

Giant etailer will now deliver orders made up until 10pm the next day in order to encourage Christmas shoppers.

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Microsoft launches online outlet, calls it the Microsoft Store

14 November 2008, 10:55

Microsoft has launched an online store at which many of its own products can be purchased direct from the source.

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Circuit City files for bankruptcy protection

10 November 2008, 15:38

Struggling US electronics retailer follows the closing of 155 stores with petition for Chapter 11 protection.

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HEXUS.winners win4FREE competitions: win a £75 voucher to spend at advancetec.co.uk!

6 November 2008, 15:52

Getting a sense of déjà vu? That's because we're giving away another £75 to spend at Advance Technologies.

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O2 embraces PC/telco convergence

30 October 2008, 11:16

Retail Transformation Programme aims to make mobile retailing easier to understand for customers.

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Is immortalgaming.co.uk still trading?

3 October 2008, 15:40

Website down, phone line dead, emails unanswered. What’s going on at Immortal Gaming?

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