Top navigation

Entries in 'Retail' (698)

Jennifer Lopez teams up with Verizon to launch Latino mobile brand Viva Movil

Jennifer Lopez teams up with Verizon to launch Latino mobile brand Viva Movil

NEWS

J-Lo has announced that she has teamed up with Verizon Wireless to open a chain mobile phone stores in the US aimed at the Latino population.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 24th 2013 at 12:49PM
Online retailer WAE+ launches B2B team to target SMBs

Online retailer WAE+ launches B2B team to target SMBs

NEWS

WAE+ has appointed two new account managers to service the online retailer’s business customers.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 23rd 2013 at 10:48AM
Channel Assist: 'All staff on the shop floor must be sales people'

Channel Assist: 'All staff on the shop floor must be sales people'

NEWS

This month Victoria Satterly discusses the importance of actively helping customers to identify their needs.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 21st 2013 at 2:28PM
Pudsey Computers opens new warehouse and retail store

Pudsey Computers opens new warehouse and retail store

NEWS

Indie computer retailer Pudsey Computers has opened a new 6,000 sq ft warehouse and retail unit.

Helen French
by Helen French
on May 17th 2013 at 11:22AM

Advertisement

Kantar Retail: 'The concept of Convenience has to evolve'

Kantar Retail: 'The concept of Convenience has to evolve'

NEWS

Stephen Mader from Kantar Retail talks about how shoppers have become digitally dependent…

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 17th 2013 at 11:05AM
PC World and Currys success rewards Dixons Retail with profit growth

PC World and Currys success rewards Dixons Retail with profit growth

NEWS

Dixons Retail has reported strong growth within its latest trading statement, announcing both Q4 and full year profit increases.

Greg Lockley
by Greg Lockley
on May 16th 2013 at 11:12AM
GAME forced to pay out £2.6m following buyout by OpCapita

GAME forced to pay out £2.6m following buyout by OpCapita

NEWS

Despite battling its way out of administration last year, Game Retail was forced to pay out the large sum to new owners OpCapita, despite posting a loss.

Greg Lockley
by Greg Lockley
on May 8th 2013 at 10:12AM
Uncovering the Dixons Gaming Bunker

Uncovering the Dixons Gaming Bunker

NEWS

Dixons Retail is looking to strengthen its games offering with the addition of the Gaming Bunker. PCR checks out London’s newest destination for PC gamers.

Greg Lockley
by Greg Lockley
on May 7th 2013 at 11:14AM

Advertisement

Selfridges to convert Oxford Street forecourt into drive-thru service

Selfridges to convert Oxford Street forecourt into drive-thru service

NEWS

The retailer will launch a drive-thru click-and-collect service so customers can collect products without having to leave their cars.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 3rd 2013 at 12:29PM
Argos aims to become digital retail leader

Argos aims to become digital retail leader

NEWS

Argos' owner Home Retail Group has revealed its financial results for the year ending March 2nd, 2013.

Helen French
by Helen French
on May 2nd 2013 at 2:37PM
WAE+ reports record 6 month sales figures of £4.48m

WAE+ reports record 6 month sales figures of £4.48m

NEWS

Online retailer WAE+ has revealed that it is on target to reach £9 million sales in its second year of operation.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 30th 2013 at 4:05PM
Could your store become a destination shop for musicians?

Could your store become a destination shop for musicians?

NEWS

PCR explores why retailers should know their Cakewalk from their EZPro if they want to take advantage of this market opportunity.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 24th 2013 at 11:51AM

Advertisement

Channel Assist: Retailers have tightened the purse strings

Channel Assist: Retailers have tightened the purse strings

NEWS

This month Victoria Satterly discusses how to entice customers into stores and generate sales.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 22nd 2013 at 3:44PM
PCR Boot Camp: Learn how to engage with customers before they enter your store

PCR Boot Camp: Learn how to engage with customers before they enter your store

NEWS

Consumers start interacting with your brand long before they get to your storefront or website.

Helen French
by Helen French
on Apr 22nd 2013 at 3:07PM
Retail searches on tablets up 198%

Retail searches on tablets up 198%

NEWS

A new report by the British Retail Consortium reveals that search volumes on tablet devices increased 198 per cent in Q1, outpacing those on any other device.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 22nd 2013 at 11:35AM
John Lewis reaches £1bn online sales a year earlier than planned

John Lewis reaches £1bn online sales a year earlier than planned

NEWS

John Lewis has reached online annual sales of £1 billion for the first time, 12 months ahead of the department store’s own forecast.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 22nd 2013 at 10:28AM

Advertisement

Sounds good: vendors tap into music boom

Sounds good: vendors tap into music boom

NEWS

Music-instrument vendors from the likes of Roland to DJ equipment manufacturer JAKKS are pushing tech retailers to take advantage of the musicians’ market.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Apr 19th 2013 at 12:59PM
'Retailers need to change to survive,' cautions Synaxon's Derek Jones

'Retailers need to change to survive,' cautions Synaxon's Derek Jones

NEWS

Synaxon's managing director Derek Jones has said record numbers of indies are destined to fail. But all is not lost. He says if retailers find ways to change, there is ...

Helen French
by Helen French
on Apr 18th 2013 at 2:07PM
John Lewis aims to shake up broadband battle

John Lewis aims to shake up broadband battle

NEWS

Department store John Lewis launched its broadband packages a year ago. Now it’s set to build on its success there by integrating its broadband offering into sales in its technology ...

Helen French
by Helen French
on Apr 18th 2013 at 10:45AM
Indie allies join forces for Independent Retailer Month

Indie allies join forces for Independent Retailer Month

NEWS

This July sees the return of Independent Retailer Month, with Independents’ Day running once again on July 4th.

Helen French
by Helen French
on Apr 16th 2013 at 2:01PM