Currys stories
Britons are being hit by surprise costs on essentials and travel, with consumers saying opaque billing is eroding trust and budgets alike.
The overhaul is lifting satisfaction and cutting complaints as Currys handles nearly 6 million support contacts a year across its retail network.
Regulatory concerns are mounting as Joybuy's rapid UK rollout puts pressure on rivals with same-day delivery and a cheaper subscription than Amazon Prime.
UK merchants will soon be able to sell via AI chatbots as Stripe broadens cross-border payments, pricing and fraud tools for overseas trade.
Retailers risk losing sales to AI agents as most of the UK's biggest eCommerce brands lack the technical setup for autonomous checkout.
Last-minute shoppers are set to lift ad spend by USD $10.5 billion, but brands must reach hosts and fair-weather fans before kick-off.
More than 2,000 young women have taken part in a programme aimed at widening access to tech jobs as it expands across England.
iD Mobile's self-service app has surged past two million registered users as more of its 2.5 million subscribers switch to digital support.
By 2026, AI and advanced retail media will revolutionise UK shopping, with brands like John Lewis and Ocado leading a shift towards smarter, personalised consumer engagement.
HONOR's Magic V5 foldable smartphone sales surged 119% in the UK and 75% in Europe, driven by AI features and slim, durable design.
Revamp launches two new 3 in 1 hair stylers in London, priced at GBP £129.99 and £99.99, featuring advanced tech and nourishing oils for all hair types.
The UK consumer electronics market is set to reach GBP £25.4bn in 2025, driven by AI devices, smartphones and rising demand for new gadgets despite a slight brand dip.
Revamp launches two new hair styling tools, the GBP £179.99 Curl Air Style and GBP £44.99 Effortless Curls tong, perfect for festive gifting.
Titan OS partners with Vestel to power smart TVs for UK retailer Currys and launches tools to boost ad performance measurement on connected TV devices.
Awin has launched Ava, an AI assistant for affiliate marketing, plus upgraded platform features to boost commission flexibility and tracking accuracy for UK users.
Retailers risk missing a lucrative SME market, as business buyers pay far more for notebooks than households and demand pricier, work-ready devices.
AI is reshaping contact centres as NiCE's 2026 awards spotlight retailers, banks and telecoms cutting costs and improving service.
Awin launches Campaign Builder and smarter partner recommendations to slash affiliate setup times and sharpen performance reporting.
HONOR's Magic V5 foldable smartphone powered through 4,300 pages of Proust's novel in 30.5 hours on a single battery charge, showcasing remarkable endurance.
Currys is fitting all staff in its 301 UK stores with VoCoVo headsets to combat rising shoplifting and improve communication and safety.
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