Tag: Curry’s
9 in 10 Black Friday ‘deals’ cheaper or same price at other times, Which? finds
The vast majority of Black Friday ‘deals’ are cheaper or the same price at other times of the year, according to new Which? research. Black Friday has become a hype-driven sales extravaganza lasting for two weeks, or even longer at some retailers. Shoppers splurged an estimated £13.3 billion in 2023. Which? looked at deals on…
Brits only give TV shows 34 minutes to impress them before turning off
A recent study by Currys revealed TV viewers take a surprisingly short time to decide if they want to continue watching a show, with the average chance to impress being just 34 minutes! And when it comes to movies, Brits give them just 30 minutes before turning off. But what keeps Brits switched on? The survey found…
44% of UK gamers say video games make them better workers
A new study from Currys revealed that 44% of gamers believe their hobby makes them better workers, with more than half of all UK gamers (57%) saying that they incorporate gaming skills, such as leadership, communication and problem solving into their working day. These same skills were listed in the top 10 most in-demand skills for employers in the latest LinkedIn job listing analysis. LinkedIn’s 2024 analysis of…
IT best choice for flexible working and highest salaries, survey reveals
Almost every third job in IT is remote, making the sector a leader when it comes to flexible working, a new study by electronic retailer Currys reveals. Since the end of the pandemic, there has been a shift in mentality for many desk workers in the UK, with nearly half of them (49%) stating their desire for…
Top 20 “Workcation” cities for digital nomads
Since the end of the pandemic, there has been a shift in the mentality for many desk workers in the UK. A recent study has found that 43% of Brits said they would NOT apply for an advertised job if the description didn’t explicitly state that it was flexible while 37% of Brits said…
Brits prefer hybrid working over office or remote, study reveals
A new study by tech retailer Currys asked 1,000 UK desk workers to share their ideal and dreaded working conditions. When it comes to location, it seems most prefer the best of both worlds. 38% said they would prefer a hybrid working arrangement which consists of a split between office time and remote working. Fully remote was…
Digital magazine company Readly partners with Currys for Free Subs
Readly, the digital magazine and newspaper subscription service, is partnering with Currys, the UKs largest electrical retailer, to offer customers a free subscription to its app. The partnership, across the UK and Ireland, involves Readly offering its broad portfolio of titles to technology-engaged consumers, allowing them to read over 7,000 digital magazines and newspapers via…
Currys pilots door-to-door collection service for recycling old tech
More than three-quarters of people in the UK (76%) feel guilty that they don't recycle properly Many have no idea that chargers, hair straighteners, headphones and even batteries can be recycled Currys is piloting a new collection service with experts on hand at drop-in sessions to raise awareness on recycling old tech The new pilot,…
Currys launches ‘cash for trash’ scheme
Tech retailer Currys has announced the launch of what it claims is the UK’s first-ever recycling scheme that gives monetary reward for old tech. Called Cash for Trash, the month-long initiative runs from 16th March to 15th April 2022 and calls on anyone in the UK to bring in any old, broken, or unused electronics to…
Half of Brits waste money on wrong devices, claims report
The use of technology in Brits’ daily lives is on the rise, yet 51% have invested in the wrong devices, 68% are overwhelmed when it comes to buying it and 77% are crying out for more real-life human support to help them get their hands on the right kit when shopping digitally. A survey from…
