electronics
June cold snap leads to consumer spending slump
Sales of weather-sensitive categories such as clothing and footwear, as well as DIY and gardening, were hit particularly hard, figures show.
Sainsbury’s sales growth slows as weather hits Argos and non-food ranges
The chain saw total grocery sales lift 4.8%, but revealed a 4.3% fall in general merchandise and a 6.2% slump in business at Argos .
Curry’s sales in focus after it shrugs off takeover interest
Electronics retailer expected to post pre-tax profits of £114m on Tuesday
Battery fires from discarded electronics on the rise, study warns
Recycling campaigners have urged the public to properly recycle their old electronic devices.
AO cheers ‘clear progress’ as electronics retailer improves profit guidance
Shares in the London-listed company rose by more than a tenth in early trading on Thursday as a result.
Future of 78 Co Down workers safeguarded after pre-pack sale to Hinchtech
Long-established Ballynahinch electronics firm goes into administration but is bought over within hours
PM praises retailer’s wallet-friendly Cash for Trash recycling scheme
Rishi Sunak said the firm’s efforts to recycle electronic parts were a ‘win-win’ for the environment and consumers.
Currys upgrades profit outlook after better-than-expected trading
ELECTRONICS retailer Currys has upgraded its profit expectations after revealing trading in the UK and Ireland was better than expected in recent months.
Apple supports scheme to encourage more girls into electronics career
The tech giant is supporting the Girls Into Electronics programme alongside the UK Electronics Skills Foundation.
iPhone will get USB-C charging port, says Apple executive
Greg Joswiak confirmed the company will comply with new EU laws requiring all small electronics to have the same USB-C connector.