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Deal expected to close in the next few months

Retailer spins off telecoms division, will concentrate on consumer electronics

Comet to provide in-store training for OAPs, while others commit to 'Pass IT on'

US retailer reveals plans to officially start trading in May

Supermarket could catch up with rival Tesco in PC and software sales

Devices bought earlier this month will still ship by official launch date, Apple insists

Network operator gives laptops and internet access to disadvantaged kids

Retail chain posts strong financial results ahead of UK launch

BlackBerry App World and Windows Marketplace trail far behind, while Android Market users are quite happy

Distie adds NAS vendor to portfolio

Microsoft, Apple, Acer and Kingston Technology shine on the night

John Lewis and Utopia Computers emerge top of the pack