The Latest Breaking News from Alex Baldock

Currys looks to AI tech to drive growth as profits climb

Retailer says AI-enabled phones and computers helped pre-tax profits rise by 10% despite UK sales slide

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

Strong Currys sales raise prospect of new bids

Two would-be buyers withdrew from the running to buy Currys last week, but analysts said new bids could emerge

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2024

Currys boss: minimum wage hike shows government does not ‘care’ about retail

Planned 10% UK increase as business rates rise will put pressure on already overburdened industry, says Alex Baldock

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023

Currys stops using Royal Mail to deliver due to strikes as its staff given 16% pay rise

Currys has stopped using Royal Mail for deliveries due to ongoing strikes as its chief executive confirmed staff have been given a 16% pay rise

Daily Mirror · Dec 4, 2022

Currys drops Royal Mail over strike action

The retailer confirmed he move as Royal Mail prepares for multiple strikes across December

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022

Currys drops Royal Mail ‘for now’ as strikes threaten deliveries

Retailer says its responsibility is to ensure customers ‘get hold of their technology’ for Christmas

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022

Cut rates to save high street, Currys says to new Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi

The new chancellor should make cutting business rates for retailers a top priority, said the boss of Currys today.

Evening Standard · Jul 7, 2022