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Former Dixons boss to receive £36m signing bonus from Apple

Former Dixons boss to receive £36m signing bonus from Apple

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John Browett, former boss of PC World and Currys will receive a $56 million (£36 million) bonus from Apple for taking charge of the company’s retail arm, according to reports.

Laura Barnes
by Laura Barnes
on May 28th 2012 at 12:36PM
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 goes on sale next week

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 goes on sale next week

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android tablet is set to appear in the UK next week with London's PC World and Currys selling the tablet a day early.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jul 26th 2011 at 8:38AM
Dixons Retail: We?re on course for growth

Dixons Retail: We?re on course for growth

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Despite posting losses of almost £8 million for the first half of the year, Dixons Retail has stated that it is happy with its performance so far.

by Nicky Trup
on Dec 8th 2010 at 11:01AM
Dixons reports almost ?8m loss

Dixons reports almost ?8m loss

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Dixons Retail has hinted at a tough Christmas after announcing heavy losses in its interim financial results.

by Nicky Trup
on Nov 25th 2010 at 10:43AM
Dixons launches Advent tablet range

Dixons launches Advent tablet range

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Dixons Retail has launched its own range of tablet devices, with prices starting at £130.

by Nicky Trup
on Oct 7th 2010 at 12:40PM
Dixons Retail sales rise 3%

Dixons Retail sales rise 3%

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Dixons Retail's  total group and like-for like sales were up three per cent for the 12 weeks ending July 24th.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Sep 2nd 2010 at 3:59PM
PC World dumped customers' personal data

PC World dumped customers' personal data

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Dixons Retail has been rapped on the knuckles by the Information Commissioner’s Office for breaching the Data Protection Act by dumping customers’ financial information in a skip.

by Nicky Trup
on Aug 27th 2010 at 2:23PM
PC World hits Mystery Shopper top spot

PC World hits Mystery Shopper top spot

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PC World came top in this month’s Mystery Shopper, when PCR headed to Birmingham in search of an iPad or – failing that – the next best thing.

by Nicky Trup
on Aug 16th 2010 at 11:02AM
Dixons kicks off 'own brand' push for PC World and Currys

Dixons kicks off 'own brand' push for PC World and Currys

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The Dixons Group is introducing four 'own brand' labels at Currys and PC World.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Aug 5th 2010 at 4:24AM
New Currys and PC World Megastore opens in Cardiff

New Currys and PC World Megastore opens in Cardiff

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Dixons Retail has opened a new two-in-one Currys and PC World Megastore in Cardiff.

by Nicky Trup
on Jul 28th 2010 at 9:53AM
Soaring DSGi returns to Dixons name

Soaring DSGi returns to Dixons name

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The UK's largest technology retail group DSGi has changed its name to Dixons Retail, which it says will 'resonate' in a much stronger way that the current brand.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Jun 24th 2010 at 12:59PM
30% of British football fans to watch World Cup online

30% of British football fans to watch World Cup online

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Around a third of British football fans will be watching the FIFA World Cup online, a survey has found.

by Nicky Trup
on Jun 11th 2010 at 11:34AM
Double win for DSGi

Double win for DSGi

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It was a double win for DSGi when our shopper went to Leeds in search of a laptop that would offer both high performance and value for money.

by Nicky Trup
on Jun 9th 2010 at 10:08AM
DSGi's UK computing sales down

DSGi's UK computing sales down

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DSGi’s UK computer sales have dropped 11 per cent in the past six months, despite an overall sales rise, the retail group has reported.

by Nicky Trup
on May 14th 2010 at 11:08AM
PC World and Computer Warehouse come top in Mystery Shopper

PC World and Computer Warehouse come top in Mystery Shopper

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PC World nabbed first place in Mystery Shopper for the second month in a row, this time sharing the top spot with indie retailer Computer Warehouse when PCR headed to ...

by Nicky Trup
on May 11th 2010 at 10:56AM
PC World tops Mystery Shopper

PC World tops Mystery Shopper

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PC World came top in this month’s Mystery Shopper, when PCR headed to Warrington in search of the best laptop available for £1,000.

by Nicky Trup
on Apr 16th 2010 at 10:21AM
DSGi steams ahead with 2-in-1 store plans

DSGi steams ahead with 2-in-1 store plans

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Retail giant DSGi is powering ahead with its revamp plans, earmarking 60 sites to become combined Currys and PC World stores.

by Nicky Trup
on Mar 22nd 2010 at 11:05AM
Customer service drive pays off for DSGi

Customer service drive pays off for DSGi

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DSGi’s recent drive to improve customer service appears to have taken effect, as all the retail group’s stores scored highly when PCR’s Mystery Shopper visited Stoke on Trent.

by Nicky Trup
on Mar 10th 2010 at 2:23PM
Revamped DSGi stores are group's top performers

Revamped DSGi stores are group's top performers

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PC and technology retailer DGSi’s new revamped stores are the best performing in the group, chief executive John Browett has said.

by Nicky Trup
on Mar 9th 2010 at 11:49AM
Currys takes the lead in Mystery Shopper

Currys takes the lead in Mystery Shopper

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Currys took the top spot in this month’s Mystery Shopper, when PCR headed to Liverpool to look for the best gaming equipment.

by Nicky Trup
on Feb 12th 2010 at 3:44PM