Entries in 'Retail' (715)
HMV opens technology shop
NEWSToday HMV opened its first dedicated technology store - HMV Techshop - in the City of London.
Angry Birds flocks to UK retail
NEWSFocus Multimedia has signed a deal to be the exclusive distributor for Rovio Entertainment's popular Angry Birds series, offering a way for retailers to sell the phenomenon as a boxed ...
Comet sells for £2
NEWSElectricals chain Comet has been sold for a mere £2, although parent firm Kesa has said it will give the new owners - private-equity house OpCapita - an additional £50 ...
Google launches Google+ Pages
NEWSSearch giant Google has launched business and brand based Google+ Pages on the firm's social networking service.
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Best Buy closure imminent
NEWSOnly three weeks ago, Best Buy was said to be considering closing its UK stores. Now the Sunday Times has reported that parent firm Carphone Warehouse is likely announce ...
How to get more effective sales
NEWSFrom the moment we were born, we have all been selling ourselves, to make friends, be accepted, secure food and comfort – the list is endless. How do we do ...
Google to add indoor shop photos to Maps Street View
NEWSGoogle has set out plans to add pictures of the insides of retailers and businesses to the firm's Maps and Streetview services on desktop and portable devices.
Games boost UK retail sales
NEWSThe latest stats from the Office of National Statistics have surprised everyone by showing that UK retail sales were up slightly in September.
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How to win a PCR Award: Frontline
NEWSBack to celebrate the best and brightest of the PC and IT industry once again, the PCR Awards 2012 is set for Thursday March 22nd at the Royal Garden Hotel, ...
Logitech partner with eBuyer for Mini competition
NEWSBritish etailer Ebuyer teamed up with Logitech to run a competition for a new Mini One D car "complete with a range of Logitech goodies tucked away in the boot".
Razer says PC gaming not dead, but 'suffering lack of innovation'
NEWSGaming peripherals manufacturer Razer has its sights set firmly on the future of video games, telling PCR: "With so many popular PC games out there which offer user experiences that ...
WH Smith to offer Kobo ebook readers
NEWSWH Smith announced that the firm will begin selling the Kobo e-book reader providing access to the Kobo online store with more than 2.2 million ebooks.
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Groupon aims to extend reach in UK
NEWSDaily deal website Groupon believes it can offer PC and technology businesses a way to clear stock and make good profits.
Google pushes Chromebooks in London retail launch
NEWSGoogle has opened the internet giant's first retail store, not in the US but in London's Tottenham Court Road.
Aussie retailer Kogan caves to Apple lawyers
NEWSControversial aussie retailer Kogan has backed down in the face of legal action from Apple and removed the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 from sale in Australia.
Sony Centre operator Sonex enters administration
NEWSBritish high street retailer Sonex Communication, operator of 15 Sony Centre stores, has been placed into administration.
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John Lewis profits down
NEWSJohn Lewis has said it’ll stand by its ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ price match scheme, despite the fact that it has eaten in to its profits.
Waterstone's to enter e-reader race
NEWSBritish bookseller Waterstone's is to enter the digital reader race with company boss James Daunt telling Radio 4's You and Yours program that he was motivated by the success of ...
Amazon to launch delivery lockers in UK
NEWSEtail giant Amazon has plans to install a network of item collection 'lockers' in shopping centers in the UK.
BT merges Dabs, Engage IT and BT Business Direct
NEWSBT-owned e-commerce outfits Dabs.com, BT Business Direct and BT Engage IT will all be combined into a single new IT services arm.
