Electrical
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Jun- 2018 -13 June
Dixons Carphone admits to customer data breach
Electronics retailer Dixons Carphone has admitted to a customer data breach in which hackers gained access to 5.9 million payment…
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5 June
AO World reports profitability on track for 2021 despite heavy losses
AO World has insisted it is still on track to be profitable by FY21 despite reporting a group operating loss…
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Apr- 2018 -25 April
Argos chastised by ASA over raising prices to include ‘free’ add-ons
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has warned Argos after it was found raising prices to cover the cost of supposedly…
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Mar- 2018 -16 March
Currys PC World criticised for ‘rip off’ add-on charges
Currys PC World has been criticised for pushing customers into paying up to £40 extra for pre-setup laptops that they…
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Feb- 2018 -28 February
Maplin and Toys R Us go into administration
Toys R Us and Maplin have both entered administration today, as last minute attempts to save the retailers collapsed. Toys…
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28 February
Maplin and Toys R Us set to go bust today
Maplin and Toys R Us are reportedly facing collapse today (28 February) after failing to secure buyers. Maplin employs 2,500…
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27 February
Maplin rescue talks falter as deadline approaches
Maplin is rushing to find new capital to save it from falling into administration, with talks with a potential buyer…
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20 February
Online retail sales see 13.9% year on year growth
UK online retail sales were up 13.9% year-on-year (YoY) in January, according to the latest figures from the IMRG Capgemini…
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20 February
2,500 jobs at risk as Maplin races to avoid administration
Up to 2,500 shop staff jobs are at risk as electrical retailer Maplin tries to avoid administration. Rutland Partners, which…
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Jan- 2018 -30 January
Maplin introduces ‘order now, pay later’ scheme
Maplin has introduced a new scheme that allows it customers to spread out the cost over time or even pay…
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