So its official, BestBuy's first UK stores opens its doors Friday morning at 07:30. With a range of opening offers it is sure to bring in the crowds, but the real question is what the impact will be the few humble British electronics retailers?
KESA Electricals (owners of Comet in the UK) and DSGi (Owners of Currys, PC World, and Currys.digital in the UK) are both probably keeping a watchful eye on the success or failure of the largest electrical retailer in the world on this side of the Atlantic. Currys have already beefed up their operation's in the Lakeside shopping center area after opening "the biggest electrical store in the UK". The 70,000 square feet store is a marvel itself, but the real question that still exists is whether DSGi has done enough to secure there number 1 spot in the UK or if it will still be possible for the North American giant to not only take market share away from the electrical retailers, but truly redefine the way we all shop for electronics in the UK.
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