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Samsung reveals $7bn profit Friday, 5th October 2012
Samsung Electronics has reported a quarterly profit of USD 7.3 billion today, almost double last year’s figure, as strong sales of its Galaxy smartphone counterbalanced the fiscal impact of reduced orders for chips and screens from Apple Inc.
Posted in Electricals Tagged Samsung Electronics, Electricals, Apple Inc., my, retail, media, news
Best Buy founder begins negotiations for possible $11bn buyout Wednesday, 3rd October 2012
After leaving the company he founded in a storm of controversy earlier this year, it seems Richard Schulze is determined to press on with plans to buy out Best Buy, in a deal that could be worth USD 11 billion. In the months since his departure, Schulze has reportedly begun examining the books of the world’s largest consumer electronics chain, working with at least four private equity firms towards a potential USD 11 billion buyout.
Posted in Deals and Takeovers, Electricals Tagged best buy, electricals, electric, richard schulze, deal, offer, buyout
Deflation increases in fashion retail, according to BRC Tuesday, 2nd October 2012
Fashion retailers have seen an increase in the rate of deflation over the last month, according to the British Retail Consortium.
Posted in Consumers, Electricals, fashion, Health & Beauty, Retail Industry Tagged British Retail Consortium, British Retail Statistics, Fashion, Electricals, Health & Beauty, Home & DIY, my, retail, media, news
Barnes & Noble unveils Nook HD tablet Wednesday, 26th September 2012
Barnes & Noble unveiled its Nook HD tablet today in a move which could see arch rival Amazon’s Kindle come up against serious competition.
Posted in Electricals Tagged Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Apple Inc., Electricals, my, retail, media, news
Apple shifts five million iPhone 5s in first three days Tuesday, 25th September 2012
It has emerged that Apple sold an impressive five million iPhone 5s in the first three days after the product launched.
Posted in Electricals Tagged Apple Inc., Electricals, my, retail, media, news
Foxconn shuts Chinese plant after 2,000-strong mass brawl Monday, 24th September 2012
Foxconn Technology Group has shut its Taiyuan plant in the north of China after a dispute between workers escalated in a 2,000-strong mass brawl in a dormitory, injuring 40.
Posted in Electricals, Legal Tagged Apple Inc., Foxconn Technology Group, Electricals, Legal, my, retail, media, news
John Lewis reports 12% sales boost Friday, 21st September 2012
Sales at John Lewis are up 12.9 per cent to £65.59 million for the week to 15 September.
Posted in Department Stores, Food, Home & DIY News Tagged John Lewis, Department Stores, Home, Food, Fashion, Electricals, my, retail, media, news
Apple unveils iPhone 5 Thursday, 13th September 2012
Apple has finally unveiled the iPhone 5 – its thinnest, lightest and fastest handset to date.
Posted in Electricals Tagged Tim Cook, Apple Inc, iPhone 5, Electricals, my, retail, media, news
Kindle Fire sells out on Amazon Friday, 31st August 2012
Amazon has reported that its Kindle Fire tablet computer has sold out, fuelling suspicions that the e-tailer will launch at least one new version of the device at an event next week.
Posted in Electricals, Online retail Tagged Jeff Bezos, Amazon, Electricals, Online Retail, my, retail, media, news
Bank holiday spirit drives sales up 8.8% for John Lewis Friday, 31st August 2012
Photo credit: John Lewis Partnership Britain’s largest department store group saw an 8.8 per cent rise in sales in the week to 25 August, ending on a high after continued growth throughout the summer. "The bank holiday spirit drove a healthy...
John Lewis wraps its Oxford Street store for the Olympic Games
Posted in Department Stores, Electricals, Food, Home & DIY News Tagged john lewis, waitrose, partnership, week, sales, profit, electricals, home technology, bank holiday, weekly sales
