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Mobile Fun reports record turnover and profit figures
Online retailer for mobile accessories sees international sales surge by 45 per cent to £4.9 million, with profits up 28.3 per cent to £1.1 million
Retailers - Paul Withers
September 16, 2013
Distributor Micro P to be rebranded in October
Micro P parent company DCC SerCom to announce rebranding plans affecting its IT, Communications and Home Entertainment distribution business arms
Retailers - Michael Garwood
September 11, 2013
P4U to open 100 stores to ‘revolutionise’ customer experience
Store numbers to exceed 800, taking it past Carphone Warehouse as the biggest UK mobile retailer by reach
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
September 10, 2013
O2 in £19m store refit programme to deploy ‘digital services’ strategy
Operator aiming to transform its stores to mirror its online shopping experience following double figure growth in that sales channel
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
September 10, 2013
Phones 4U sells Lifestyle Services Group for £107m
Retailer offloads its mobile phone insurance business to “focus on opportunities in its core business”
Retailers - Paul Withers
September 5, 2013
Virgin Media to open new flagship store in Birmingham
Virgin launching latest concept outlet, showcasing its range of products using touchscreen wall technology in a more interactive retail setting
Retailers - Paul Withers
September 5, 2013
Microsoft agrees £4.6bn deal to buy Nokia
Microsoft has agreed a £4.6 billion deal to buy Nokia’s mobile phone business – the deal is expected to conclude early 2014
Retailers - Michael Garwood
September 3, 2013
Cutting Room: Resellers should offer advice on theft
With thousands of arrests related to mobile phone thefts already this year, Paul Withers argues retail and operator staff should still be doing more to educate customers on this type of crime
Retailers - Paul Withers
August 30, 2013
P4U prioritises in-store 4G education
Retailer claims less then half of consumers don’t understand the benefits of 4G
Retailers - James Barnes
August 29, 2013
Fob-sized phones could be banned in UK
The government has begun talks with trade and crime bodies following reports the phones were being targeted at prisoners
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
August 22, 2013
Activ8 launches website to promote new accessories range
The manufacturer and distributor’s new online platform will offer high-end fashion accessories for Apple’s iPhone and iPad devices under the COVERT brand
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
August 16, 2013
HTC One Mini goes on sale in the UK
Smaller and more affordable version of manufacturer’s flagship One smartphone now available from all major mobile retailers and operators 
Retailers - Paul Withers
August 14, 2013
HTC appoint Martin Kang as new EMEA marketing VP
Man who played key role in Samsung’s ‘Galaxy’ brand launch, looking to help boost HTC’s identity
Retailers - Michael Garwood
August 14, 2013
Nokia Lumia 625 to go on sale in the UK from August 28
Latest addition to the manufacturer’s smartphone portfolio will be available  from Carphone Warehouse, Phones 4U, EE, O2 and Vodafone
Retailers - Paul Withers
August 14, 2013
O2 looks to extend retail outlet franchising plans
Operator could add a further 10-15 per cent of initial store target due to its good progress and strong list of candidates
Retailers - Paul Withers
August 13, 2013
HTC hires Hollywood star Downey Jnr to help ‘Change’ firm’s identity
Star signs two year agreement to head-up firms more playful ‘Change’ marketing campaign
Retailers - Michael Garwood
August 12, 2013
Micro P set to be named new Sony Mobile distributor
Sony selects Micro P after concluding July distribution review – Mobile News understands.  
Retailers - Michael Garwood
August 8, 2013
All O2 B2B partners able to offer 4G services from launch
O2 opts against EE’s strategy of limiting the number of B2B dealers able to sell 4G tariffs at launch
Retailers - Michael Garwood
August 1, 2013
GSMA unveil mobile commerce vision
Operators back optimistic white paper outlining ways mobile technology can revolutionise the high street
Retailers - James Barnes
July 26, 2013
EE CEO expects sales boost when rivals roll-out 4G
EE CEO Olaf Swantee believes 4G marketing from O2 and Vodafone will help drive sales through its own stores. Operator on course to beat one million customer target by end of year. 
Retailers - Michael Garwood
July 25, 2013
CPW Europe sees 10pc growth with UK sales ‘particularly strong’
The retailer said it wants to replicate its performance in the UK across other markets
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 24, 2013
HTC unveils new compact ‘HTC One Mini’ smartphone
Brand awareness at all time high following HTC One launch – prompting the new lower priced “family” addition Mini 
Retailers - Michael Garwood
July 18, 2013
Phones 4U to offer HTC One Mini from August launch
The retailer has confirmed it will stock the compact version of the HTC One, which has a reduced screen size of 4.3 inches
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 18, 2013
TalkTalk Mobile slashes cost of low-end Huawei smartphones
It is offering the Huawei Ascend Y210 from £1.25 on contract and the Huawei Ascend G510 from £2.50 on contract
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 18, 2013
Affordable Mobiles ad banned for misleading delivery claims
The ASA said it was “concerned” to find Affordable Mobiles had incorrectly advertised the HTC One silver as in stock and available for next-day delivery
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 17, 2013
Carphone confirms it will stock the Lumia 1020
Retailer joins Phones 4U, O2 and Three in announcing it will sell the 41 megapixel smartphone
Retailers - Paul Withers
July 12, 2013
O2 partners with Virgin Media in preparation for summer 4G launch
10 year deal will see Virgin’s fibre network connected to O2 base stations to help cope with future data demands
Retailers - James Barnes
July 12, 2013
Telefonica to offer exclusive version of Nokia Lumia 1020
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop revealed Telefonica will offer “certain European markets” a tweaked version of the Lumia 1020 later this year
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 11, 2013
First ‘true smartwatch’ launched in the UK
Android run smartwatch launched in the UK start up firm Androidly
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 3, 2013
Fake iPhone’s sold on UK high streets
Counterfeit iPhone 5 handsets seized by Metropolitan police in Dagenham and Barking
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 3, 2013
Jabra appoint former Tech Data Mobile director Van Den Hout
Martijn Van Den Hout as joins Jabra sales director for western Europe after two years with Tech Data Mobile / Brightstar Europe
Retailers - Paul Withers
July 3, 2013
Aegis targets ‘fashionable men’ with new case range
New ‘MODE’ smartphone cases compatible with iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S4 and iPad Mini, designed for “fashion conscious” males
Retailers - Michael Garwood
July 3, 2013
Frequency unveils new Samsung Galaxy case range
Distributor launches new range of protective cases for Galaxy S4 Mini and Galaxy Mega handsets
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 3, 2013
EE and Vodafone clash over 4G branding on McLaren cars
Vodafone say rival called for both McLaren cars to be pulled from the Silverstone race in a row over 4G branding down the side of each vehicle. EE denies these claims.
Retailers - Michael Garwood
July 1, 2013
Sainsbury’s partners with Vodafone to launch mobile service
‘Mobile by Sainsbury’s’ will be run as a joint venture by the operator and the supermarket chain
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
July 1, 2013
Carphone teams up with Kate Moss for mobile accessories
Retailer partners with supermodel for range aimed at fashion-conscious smartphone users
Retailers - Paul Withers
July 1, 2013
Talkmobile to double customers to 1m by April 2014
The MVNO will from tomorrow offer the iPhone 4, 4S and 5 on a range of sub-£20 tariffs
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
June 28, 2013
Phones 4U gets HTC One red exclusive
Colour variant to go on sale in mid-July, free on contract from £33 a month
Retailers - Paul Withers
June 27, 2013
Carphone revenue growth driven by UK performance
UK revenue grows 10 per cent in the year to March 31, with increased market share in both the contract and prepay segments
Retailers - Paul Withers
June 26, 2013
Millar’s role unaffected at Tech Data Mobile despite US move
Tech Data Mobile president Rod Millar will continue president role from US office. 
Retailers - Michael Garwood
June 20, 2013
EE apologises for recent network disruption
EE has today (June 18) apologised to its customers in London who have experienced problems with network coverage in recent weeks
Retailers - Michael Garwood
June 18, 2013
Phones 4U taking preorders for Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
The retailer is giving away free seven inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 devices to customers who preorder the mini GS4
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
June 18, 2013
Phones 4U stocking the Doro PhoneEasy 506
Retailer selling its second Doro handset, following the PhoneEasy 610
Retailers - Paul Withers
June 17, 2013
P4U becomes first to confirm Galaxy S4 Zoom availability
Retailer says the combination of a smartphone with a high-quality camera will meet the needs of its consumers 
Retailers - Paul Withers
June 12, 2013
Affiliate Window sees rise in m-commerce driven by iPhone
The company, which helps businesses optimise marketing campaigns, said its clients saw 3,100 sales per day from Apple smartphones
Retailers - Samantha Tomaszczyk
June 10, 2013
Market for cases and screen protectors quadruples – GfK
Eight million units were sold in the UK during 2012 according to the research firm
Retailers - Mobile News
June 5, 2013
Carphone reveals 30pc of Galaxy S4 sales are from iPhone users
Retailer’s stats show almost a third of sales are coming from people switching from an iPhone, while 90 per cent of buyers would recommend the device to others
Retailers - Paul Withers
May 31, 2013
Carphone makes Nokia Lumia 925 available for pre-order
Customers pre-ordering the smartphone from the retailer will also receive a wireless charging kit and case worth £70
Retailers - Paul Withers
May 31, 2013
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