Industry News

Dixons bucks electrical rivals' falling sales trend

May 11, 2012

A revamp of the bulk of its stores has paid dividends for Dixons, Europe's second-largest electrical retailer, helping spark an eight per cent quarterly rise in like-for-like sales.

Game Group enters administration

Mar 27, 2012

Troubled video games retailer Game Group has formally entered administration, following weeks of speculation about the firm’s ability to pay off its debts.

Dixons sales down on consumer weakness

Jan 17, 2012

Electronics chain Dixons Retail has revealed that sales declined over the all-important Christmas period, adding to fears about weakness in consumer spending.

Tourists help boost retailers' takings

Dec 29, 2011

Overseas visitors keen to get their hands on the latest designer goods have helped boost profits of UK high street retailers.

Co-op Food boosts non-food range

Dec 12, 2011

Co-operative Food has started selling electrical goods at a number of its stores, as it looks to extend the range of non-food items it offers.

Apple store to open in Lincoln

Dec 1, 2011

Technology giant Apple is poised to open a new outlet at the Waterside Shopping Centre in Lincoln ahead of the festive season, it has been revealed.