Entries in 'Comet' (125)
Comet staff demand inquiry
NEWSComet staff have accused the company’s creditor OpCapita of using the company as a short term investment and are demanding a full inquiry in to the equity firm and its ...
Weekend roundup: 'ARMA 3' developers arrested, 41 Comet stores to close, eBay Apple certified site, Microsoft's non-US store
NEWSWe take a look at what happened in the world of technology news over the weekend.
Comet's administrator confirms over 40 store closures, more job losses inevitable
NEWSAdministrator of Comet, Deloitte, has confirmed it plans to close 41 of the struggling retailer's stores.
Comet's UK store network on brink of break up
NEWSAdministrator for the troubled retailer, Deloitte, has warned that it may be forced to sell individual parts of the business to interested parties.
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Comet price hike: administrator responds
NEWSDeloitte, administrator for Comet, has hit back at claims it has hiked prices during the retailers 'liquidation sale'.
UPDATED: Comet raises prices during 'liquidation sale', angers customers
NEWSThe troubled retailer has come under-fire after administrators have reportedly hiked-up prices during its 'liquidation sale'.
Comet still not accepting SMS gift vouchers
NEWSComet is still not accepting some categories of vouchers, despite reinstating others.
OPINION: Needham on credit, cashflow and Comet
NEWSWidget's Mark Needham on why cashflow was at the core of Comet's problems.
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Weekend roundup: Apple and HTC play nicely, Surface sales start modestly, new Intel Phi chip
NEWSWe take a look at what happened in the world of technology news over the weekend:
Comet axes 330 jobs at head office
NEWSAdministrator Deloitte has announced that 330 jobs have been cut across Comet’s head office and support centres.
John Lewis already benefitting from Comet's demise
NEWSJohn Lewis had reported that its home technology sales rose 28.9 per cent in the week to November 9th.
PCR top stories of the week
NEWSWe take a look at some of the top stories on PCR this week, including rogue PC repairers and Comet’s demise.
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Comet owner stands to make millions from liquidation
NEWSThe US financier who bought Comet for just £2 is set to make millions from its liquidation.
Comet accepting gift vouchers again
NEWSAfter a temporary suspension that worried and angered Comet customers, the company is now accepting gift card vouchers again.
PC World and Currys to offer Comet staff up to 2,000 jobs over Christmas
NEWSSebastian James, group CEO of Dixons Retail, has told Radio 5 Live this morning that the firm hopes to offer Comet staff around 2,000 jobs over Christmas.
Weekend roundup: Comet goes under, Android's in trouble, Apple updates Samsung apology
NEWSWe take a look at what happened in the world of IT over the weekend.
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PCR top stories of the week
NEWSWe take a look at some of the top stories on PCR this week, including Samsung’s Galaxy Premier and Acer’s Windows 8 lineup.
Comet heads towards administration
NEWSReports suggest that troubled retailer Comet will go into administration next week.
Mystery Shopper: Birmingham
NEWSThis month, our Mystery Shopper went to Birmingham to search for a set of 5.1 or 7.1 audio headphones with a budget of around £50.
Mystery Shopper: Chelmsford
NEWSThis month we sent our Mystery Shopper to Chelmsford to find out what computers would be recommended for a child about to start secondary school...
