Brands
Events
March 25th, 2010 @ The Royal Garden Hotel, London
The third annual PCR Awards is set to be the social event of the year for anyone involved in the PC retail sector, and a well deserved celebration for the nominees.
Competitive Package
UK - London
February figures show significant like-for-like hike
PCR SURVEY: Majority of respondents think new hardware will bring 3D into the mainstream
Footfall boosted by better weather but growth remains slow
247 job losses as chain shuts 12 GAMEs, six Gamestations and all 25 Debenhams concessions
Non-grocery web purchases up three per cent
Electronics chain said to be acquiring DIY stores in London and Liverpool ahead of UK launch
PCR survey finds over 50 per cent of retailers unaffected by cut-price strategies
Credit issues will still cause problems despite economic upturn
Total sales boosted by 2.4 per cent year-on-year, online sales double
E-tail giant denies Sunday Times rumours of retail plans
Manufacturing giant plans to establish extensive retail footprint in China
IT sector could see an upturn this festive season, GfK says
Monday December 7th alone expected to generate £350 million
Relatively high prices offset low market share in the desktop segment
Barclay bros consider setting up 200-store chain
Possibility of late delivery still a concern, survey finds
Indies should not fear the supermarkets too much – comparing us to a butcher or baker doesn’t really work because a leg of lamb doesn’t need a repair and a loaf of bread doesn’t need a reinstall. Our customers require upgrades, repairs, and technical assistance on a regular basis. This requires skilled staff who are expensive to train and difficult to retain.
ITACS chairman: Independents have more to offer
UK brick-and-mortar reseller looks to be online only after acquisition
Recent financial results suggest that vendors can benefit from focusing on consumers during recession
