Apple out to destroy Androids
The unveiling of the new iPad mini has startled most experts, but the underlying motive is clear for all to see
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Go directly to jail
UK retailers could face prison time, following an upcoming change in video game age laws
Dixons defy the recession
Europe's second largest electrical goods retailer has announced some rare good news within the retail world
HMV foresee 2012/13 comeback
Despite further disappointment in the market in the final quarter of this year, the UK store remains confident of a quick turnaround
Target ditches the Kindle
Amazon have been snubbed by their physical pick-up rivals, as hostility towards the online retailer intensifies
Kindle Touch 3G launch brought forward
The UK will be enjoying their new e-reader ahead of time, but there is skepticism over the new product's value
John Lewis to offer own broadband service
Britain's favourite middle class department store has broadened its horizons once again as it continues to infiltrate new markets
The Smartphone war rages on in the UK
Apple and Blackberry may think they rule the Smartphone domain, but they are under attack from the Androids
Consumers are checking in but not out of electronic retailers' websites
Some of retail's most renowned companies are falling victim to the 'jacks of all trades', as they try to compete with the likes of Amazon
Kobo link up with WHSmith
The UK retailer has finally embraced the future of reading, and may have started a new trend in the process
Back in the GAME
The struggling video game store finally has a reason to be positive after the months of turmoil experienced so far in 2012
Kinect 1.5 released in May
The Windows product will be available within two months, and promises great new features to improve on the previous model
Wait is over as Apple's new iPad finally goes on sale
Thousands have taken to the streets this morning to join the growing queues at Apple stores to purchase the latest tablet from the electronics giant
New Xbox may have lost its (disc) drive
Online websites and forums have been awash with speculation that Microsoft's follow up to the Xbox 360 console could be shipped without a disc drive
Amazon to join the high street jungle
Amid a torrent of online chatter and speculation, it appears that Amazon is to open its first physical store in a bid to stay competitive and aid expansion
Five reasons why Apple is the number one retailer
Retail Digital takes a close look at why Apple has been recognised as the most valuable brand in the world
HTC and Beats Audio launch Dr Dre Sensation XL handset
The Sensation XL is the second handset to be released since HTC and Beats Audio announced their partnership in August
Google follows Apple with first Chrome Zone store in London
The shop marks Google's first venture into the physical retail world
Apple to axe iPod Classic and iPod Shuffle models?
The industry is alight with rumours that Apple will discontinue its iPod Classic and iPod Shuffle lines to focus on touch-screen models
Waterstone's to launch Amazon Kindle e-reader rival
The high-street bookseller has promised consumers a reader that is 'at least as good, and preferably substantially better' than the Kindle
Apple to open first store in Hong Kong
The store follows a surge in consumer demand for Apple's products in the booming Asian market
Will Steve Jobs' resignation matter to consumers?
Retail Digital reports on reactions to Steve Jobs' resignation as CEO of Apple
Toys R Us to sell Amazon Kindle in US outlets
The world's largest toy retailer will stock Amazon's Kindle and various accessories for the e-reader from July 31
Vodafone collaborates with Facebook on 555 Blue phone
Vodafone 555 Blue is the latest in a series of Facebook Phones Mark Zuckerberg promised earlier this year
Top five must-have Kindle accessories
Retail Digital brings you the coolest accessories for your favourite Amazon e-reader
Motorola launches budget smartphone
Motorola is to release a budget-friendly smartphone this summer
Microsoft to open 75 stores
Microsoft plans to open 75 new stores across the US and abroad to add to its 11 existing retail outlets
Best Buy launches customer magazine
From mid-July, Best Buy will be releasing a customer magazine to promote new products
Samsung sells 3 million Galaxy S II smartphones worldwide
Samsung claims to have sold a Galaxy S II handset every 1.5 seconds over 55 days
T-Mobile and Orange owner Everything Everywhere to open 30 phone stores in the UK
Everything Everywhere will create 150 new jobs when it opens its branded stores under a new format at the end of the year
Ultimate boy's toys: Top 4 gaming chairs Xbox 360, Wii and PS3 fans will love
Retail Digital explores the top four gaming chairs on the market
High-street price wars: Game, HMV and Amazon drop Nintendo 3DS price to £179
UK high-street retailers are slashing the RRP of the Nintendo 3DS by £50 in a bid to prompt sales over East
Tablet computers like iPad 2 and Samsung Galaxy seriously damage PC and laptop sales
Analysts predict that tablet market sales will grow more by 2015, reaching £30 billion by 2015
Juniper Research reveals one in five smartphones will feature NFC technology by 2014
Juniper believes the adoption of contactless payment technology will be rapid over the next three years
Apple iPad 2 & Nintendo 3DS: Have they lived up to their hype?
Ever since news first surfaced about the release of Nintendo’s 3DS and the iPad 2, consumers have been counting down the days to their release.
However, when the Nintendo 3DS and Apple’s iPad 2 finally launched last week, how were they received by consumers? Do their sales reflect the initial hype surrounding the gadgets? Retail Digital finds out.
Most popular electronics sold on Black Friday
Consumer electronics like portable MP3 players, video game consoles, accessories, notebooks and tablets have been the most popular ‘shopping items’ for Black Friday. The interim results revealed by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Survey mentions this fact and also points out that less than 5% holidays shoppers purchased 3DTVs.
Tesco helps iPhone users to shop hassle-free
The UK’s first transactional barcode scanner for the iPhone has been launched by Tesco, enabling householders to scan any grocery item and add it to a home delivery order instantly.
Sharp to acquire Recurrent Energy
Sharp has announced its plan to invest $305m (£195m) to acquire US solar project developer Recurrent Energy, as the move is expected to heighten the electronic giant's position as one of the world's leading solar panel producers and would also help the company to appear as a one-stop-shop for photovoltaic (PV) solar technologies.
Topps Tiles places shares to raise £15m
Topp Tiles trades from 321 stores in Britain and Holland, and on Tuesday posted a 45 percent fall in year profit to 16.3 million pounds, a drop that was better than expected, and which the comp
Habitat for sale
Habitat's Swedish owners, the family of Ingvar Kamprad, the billionaire founder of the Ikea chain, have been forced to review the future of the contemporary furniture company over ris
Woolworths to enter $24 billion hardware sector
Under the terms of this agreement, Woolworths and Lowe's will work together to share best practice and create a leading home improvement business in Australia.
Ikea needs to make further job cuts
"We need to reduce our personnel further, especially within manufacturing and logistics.
BrightHouse well placed for growth
The company, which sells household goods to customers who make weekly payments, said earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) was 29.4 million pounds in the year to March
Home Retail sees off investor rebellion
A resolution to approve a new executive bonus scheme, which will see some managers paid up to 150 percent of their salaries in cash, was passed.
Carpetright slashes dividend as profit slumps
The group, which trades in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Poland, reported an underlying pretax profit of 17.2 million pounds in the year to May 2.
Home Retail Q1 beats estimates
Total sales at Argos grew by 0.9 percent to 937 million pounds in the 13 weeks ended May 30, with multi-channel sales accounting for 42 percent of total sales.
Home Depot raises earnings guidance
The Atlanta-based company estimated its per-share profit to be flat to down 7 percent with adjusted earnings per share to decline by 20 percent to 26 percent.
Kingfisher profits leap 40 percent
The firm, which also runs market leader Castorama in France, said on Tuesday it made a retail profit of 128 million pounds ($210 million) in the 13 weeks ended May 2, smashing analysts' average foreca
