Research from O2 Business reveals vast impact of COVID-19 on small businesses

The broadcasting and telecoms giant has also partnered up with repair chain iSmash 

Since launching in the UK earlier this year, Emporia has added numerous partnerships

With tighter covid restrictions in place, the next 100 days will be the toughest ever for retailers. But Graystone Strategy’s Peter Scott says it’s an opportunity

Aznu will extend its range beyond Samsung next year

Increased device usage in lockdown prompts response to growing cyber threat

Initiative to contribute to MNO’s zero-carbon commitments

Could subscription models help retail bounce back? CTech Group CEO Ashley Bailey looks at the opportunity

The company enjoyed success with strategic marketing campaigns

American brand experienced 71,000pc growth in three years

The bluetooth speaker is the first Juice product to be available at Carphone Warehouse

The smartphone company has struck partnerships with Argos, Littlewoods, and Very.co.uk

The partnership will expand the leading tech communications provider’s high street presence

EE, Vodafone, Carphone Warehouse and Virgin are all offering bundles to tempt customers

The manufacturer has also launched three new smartphones

Mobile repairer has relocated from St. Matthew Street in Ipswich

Chinese manufacturer signs with the distributor in the run up to the launch of the OnePlus 6T

Nokia 3.1 joins the Android One family and will receive regular security updates 

OnePlus 6 will be OnePlus’ first all-glass design smartphone and will be available on contract exclusively from O2 

Tow stepped down as Vodafone-dealer Redsquid Communications CEO in November

5G benefits of speed and latency will bring improvements in the online buying experience

The deal follows ranging agreement with John Lewis in August

Accessories manufacturer’s products now sold in more than 15,000 individual outlets throughout the UK

Budget handset manufacturer STK has debuted in the consumer retail market after signing an exclusive online agreement with Carphone Warehouse. The retail giant will be stocking the Hero X (£139.99), Sync 5e (£84.99) and Storm 2e Pluz (£47.99) devices, alongside the R45i feature phone (£14.99). It comes just a month after the London-based company penned

Huawei launched the P10 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier this year (February 26)

Milestone will provide it with the push to close gap on Alcatel and Nokia in feature phone market

The service acts as a portal for partners to sell digital video games, films and audio books online

Deal will help manufacturer quadruple revenues to £10m by the end of 2016, MD Westley claims

“Hundreds of thousands” of pounds will be invested to help the retailer stand out from the crowd

The MVNO’s products will be available both in-store and online from the retail giant 

The handset was launched in February at Mobile World Congress in February

Unshackled.com, which is led by John Whittle, offers SIMs from 15 networks, with devices sold separately on credit deal

Former Orange UK retail boss replaces Deirdre Burns, who has left the operator after three-and-a-half years

The consultancy company looked into the mobile shopping habits of consumers and retailers

Preorders for the device, which was officially unveiled today, open mid-April from certain retailers

All preorders from EE comes with a B&O PLAY S3 speaker and H3 headphones.

Retailer’s stores and website platform set for major overhaul

The OXXO supermarket chain has 14,000 stores across Mexico

Samsung’s latest flagship was unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) on February 21

The manufacturer has also signed a distribution deal with Mexican retailer Elektra

Crowdfunding venture to have 12 stores open across the UK before the end of Q1 2016, stocking its own-brand product and over 1,500 skus

Report from administrator PWC shows 2,503 people were left unemployed and £7m spent on legal fees following fall of retail giant

Accessories manufacturer strikes deal with Coles to have the products stocked in more than 500 of its supermarkets

Phones 4U collapse forced EE to rethink partner strategy. Changes to current partners “inevitable”

‘Affordable’ smartphone now on sale at Carphone Warehouse, O2, Tesco, Virgin and Amazon

All major retailers offering significant discounts on what is likely to be the biggest trading day of the year

iPhone 6 launch sees footfall rise by 8.2 per cent across mobile phone

Retailer wants to be seen as being at the forefornt of the technology as it continues to trial its Be.Smart store concept

Former Fonehouse commercial director takes responsibility of maintaining and developing relationships with the retailer’s mobile operator partners

Two appointments made, including that of former Nokia senior national account manager Rob Hunt

Firm plans nationwide roll-out of repair and accessory stores by end of 2016

Companies must confirm intention by March 24

Phones 4U COO says consumers will consider more what a handset does rather than its design, eXpansys CEO Anthony Catterson is expecting a year of mergers and consolidation and Mobile Fun MD Mohammed Hussain sees wearable technology making big inroads

Operator now more than halfway through its current franchise plan, with the possibility of extending the target still in the pipeline

Operator could add a further 10-15 per cent of initial store target due to its good progress and strong list of candidates

Customers warned not all pre-orders will be fulfilled at launch for new Galaxy handset

Most devices bought in other retailers according to annual market report by CCS Insight

Fourth online consumer brand, Phones.co.uk, to also launch as company continues to build on last year’s success

Tech Data Mobile UK and Ireland sales director joins company, along with a new finance director, to complete its senior team

Device now available from some network stores and retailers

Retail staff set to be moved to alternative stores with managers’ jobs currently under consultation

Retailer brings in new commercial and retail directors, as well as adding to its growing B2B team

Operator to extend Priority Moments to all local independent retailers, whether O2 customers or not

Group’s commercial director appointed as the new managing director of its retail business

Refurbished handset trader JDI Trading wins case against HMRC at Tax Tribunal

Increase to 27 sites expected to occur by July 2013, as online retailer focuses on strategy of building a large network of localised bases

Retailer’s online solutions managing director to take on her new role from early next month, replacing Anthony Hemmerdinger

Anthony Hemmerdinger leaves just a year and a half after joining to oversee retail estate

Latest addition to Samsung’s Galaxy portfolio to be made available to customers the evening before the official release date

Carphone Warehouse giving away a 10-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab and accessories to the first 1,000 customers that pre-order the new smartphone

Retailer will sell both the black and white variants when the Nokia handset goes on sale on May 14, over two weeks later than previously announced

Prospect thinks more job losses are inevitable after 92-page confidential document reveals plans to overhaul retail operations

Retailer now ranging a white variant of the Android-powered handset, available for free on £20 a month contracts

Kate O’Brien joins unified communications provider to head up marketing within its Retail division

Mobile industry support software firm launches retail software to enable store staff to run sales, support and other activities from tablets

At least 60 stores fall victim to riots, with some stockrooms “gutted” by looters systematically targeting mobile stores

Carphone Warehouse says it wants to become the number one player in the B2B market with the launch of its new in store and online business initiative

BuyMobilePhones.net will expand its web development department and look to tap into tablet sector

Anthony Hemmerdinger, a Sainsbury’s zone managing director for London will take responsibility for retailer’s 800 store estate

HTC, Sony Ericsson, LG and Samsung phones will all be available in the UK, most likely in Q2

Store closures and redundancies to hit O2’s retail business, although it claims investment and overall staff numbers will be up in 2011 as it puts focus on technical support for customers

BuyMobilePhones.net predicting an increase on its 340 per cent sales growth by year end after topping Sunday Times FastTrack listing

O2 staff were paid incorrectly at the end of October after a systems error miscalculated Q3 bonuses

Appointment of experienced retail boss Brian Collie to accelerate growth of Expansys as global online retailer

Retail chiefs agree to avoid direct competition with each other by not opening shops in the same towns

Brightstar is to start opeations in Russia after signing a multi-year agreement with Russian mobile phone retailer Euroset

20:20 Mobile is to provide the mobile phone recycling service for Qatar retailer and distributor Starlink

Phones 4U to have presence in at least a further 50 DSGi stores throughout 2010 following trial, with further roll-out planned for 2011

Buymobilephones.net strikes deal with Fonehouse to connect Vodafone, giving it full-house of network offers

A survey exclusively into UK mobile retail shows a buoyant market in terms of physical numbers, in which dealers appear to be holding their own against the chains

Recently acquired UAE retailer CompuMe & i2 names strategic partners to assist in Middle East rebranding and target of market leadership