Bewildered-by-Business

In response to: "Dixons - leaving the High Street - What are they doing?" 1312 days old
by Bewildered-By-Business [Member]

I think you're right. I just can't see how the new format will be profitable. Maybe they are planning to focus on white goods. Time will tell ... more…

In response to: "Dixons - leaving the High Street - What are they doing?" 1315 days old
by ajnspencer ^Pro

They're already sinking fast and this will send them further.

Simple marketting trick, make your name quick and eas to say, how much of a mouthful is Currys dot Digital, the official new name.

Also if they're hoping for web sales they're sadly mistaken, when they will try as much as possible to stick to the same pricing st more…

In response to: "Dixons - leaving the High Street - What are they doing?" 1316 days old
by Bewildered-By-Business [Member]

That was a really quick reply - thanks!

Problem is that Dixon's income from internet only sales is a tiny proportion of their 'bricks and mortar' sales. Sure, it's growing but the internet market is fragmented, competitive and highly price focused. On the internet an Ipod is an Ipod - as a seller you really can't differentiate - and more…

In response to: "Dixons - leaving the High Street - What are they doing?" 1316 days old
by  [Visitor]

I dont really see this as belwidereing for a few reasons,, ok here is my theory, I may be wrong of course.

Since the advent of the internet, and especially WEB2.0, it has become a huge potential market for any retailer, and they would be wise to base a long term business strategy on this model.

I disagree that it is almost more…