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Mystery Shopper: Worcester

Mystery Shopper: Worcester

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This month we sent our Mystery Shopper to the home of Worcester sauce and fine porcelain china with the task of finding a console-style controller for PC, here’s how they ...

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 17th 2013 at 3:18PM
PCR top stories of the week

PCR top stories of the week

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We take a look at the most popular stories this week, including Nokia’s unveiling of the Lumia 925 and Rihanna’s gaming habits…

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 17th 2013 at 9:48AM
PC World and Currys success rewards Dixons Retail with profit growth

PC World and Currys success rewards Dixons Retail with profit growth

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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
Dixons to build new community of gamers

Dixons to build new community of gamers

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Computing giant Dixons wants to build a community of gamers with its new London games zone.

Chris Dring
by Chris Dring
on Mar 14th 2013 at 9:59AM

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Mystery Shopper: Charlton and Crayford

Mystery Shopper: Charlton and Crayford

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We sent our Mystery Shopper to Charlton and Crayford in search of a handsfree headset to use while driving. Here’s how they got on.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Feb 1st 2013 at 3:09PM
Dixons Retail reports strong Christmas sales

Dixons Retail reports strong Christmas sales

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Dixons Retail, owner of PC World and Currys, has today reported strong sales for the 12 weeks up to January 5th, including the Christmas period.

Helen French
by Helen French
on Jan 17th 2013 at 9:03AM
Mystery Shopper: Ipswich

Mystery Shopper: Ipswich

NEWS

This month we sent our Mystery Shopper to Ipswich in search of a keyboard dock for an iPad. Here’s how they got on.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Dec 28th 2012 at 1:00PM
Indie Profile: PCs Made Simple

Indie Profile: PCs Made Simple

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Matt Grainger sits down with Clifford Johnson, founder of PCs Made Simple, to look at how the business is earning the trust of the local community.

Matt Grainger
by Matt Grainger
on Dec 21st 2012 at 11:30AM

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Dixons: 'Peripherals driving games sales'

Dixons: 'Peripherals driving games sales'

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Games can still provide strong profit opportunities for High Street retailers – but stores may have to switch their focus to peripherals and other add-ons to make up for a ...

Greg Lockley
by Greg Lockley
on Dec 18th 2012 at 11:32AM
Currys and PC World introduce Google zones to 50 stores

Currys and PC World introduce Google zones to 50 stores

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After an initial trial in Tottenham Court Road's flagship store, Currys and PC World have rolled out 'Google zones' into 50 locations across the UK.

Helen French
by Helen French
on Dec 3rd 2012 at 1:53PM
Dixons Group releases promising interim results

Dixons Group releases promising interim results

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Dixons Group announced its half year financial results today, with encouraging sales in the UK and Ireland.

Helen French
by Helen French
on Nov 29th 2012 at 10:09AM
Mystery Shopper: Bolton

Mystery Shopper: Bolton

NEWS

This month our Mystery Shopper heads to Bolton, armed with a budget of £100, to look for a gadget that would make the ideal Christmas present for a teenager

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Nov 23rd 2012 at 3:16PM

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PC World and Currys to offer Comet staff up to 2,000 jobs over Christmas

PC World and Currys to offer Comet staff up to 2,000 jobs over Christmas

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Sebastian 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.

Helen French
by Helen French
on Nov 7th 2012 at 9:05AM
Mystery Shopper: Basildon

Mystery Shopper: Basildon

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We sent our intrepid Mystery Shopper to look for network accessible storage devices, preferably with the hard drive included and a budget of £100 - £120.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Oct 26th 2012 at 4:44PM
McAfee 2013 products now available at PC World and Currys

McAfee 2013 products now available at PC World and Currys

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McAfee new range of 2013 internet security products will now be available through PC World and Currys.

Helen French
by Helen French
on Oct 18th 2012 at 4:04PM
Dixons Retail recruiting 3,000 workers over Christmas

Dixons Retail recruiting 3,000 workers over Christmas

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The electrical retailer has announced that it is looking for over 3,000 employees to work across its 500 UK stores this Christmas.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Oct 12th 2012 at 1:09PM

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Dixons closes its website today after six years of trading online

Dixons closes its website today after six years of trading online

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The electrical retailer has closed Dixons.co.uk in a bid to 'streamline' its online presence.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Oct 9th 2012 at 11:37AM
PCR top stories of the week

PCR top stories of the week

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We take a look at some of the top stories on PCR this week, including more Apple/Samsung shenanigans and the industry’s hopes for Windows 8.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Oct 5th 2012 at 10:09AM
Currys and PC World offer Apple trade-ins

Currys and PC World offer Apple trade-ins

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Dixons Retail has unveiled a new trade-in scheme at PC World and Currys stores that will enable consumers to get cashback on old Apple machines when they buy a new ...

Helen French
by Helen French
on Oct 1st 2012 at 1:30PM
Mystery Shopper: Birmingham

Mystery Shopper: Birmingham

NEWS

This 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.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on Sep 24th 2012 at 5:36PM