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Special commissioners rule part in favour of HMRC, but retailer says it will go to High Court

Andy Dow to become business development director after spell at Dell

Event will emphasise economic and environmental concerns

Trade bodies propose formation of new joint association for independent IT retailers

Sony splits into three groups, with its laptop business joined by its gaming and mobile divisions

New management system will bring saving that can be passed onto customers

Move aimed at helping the vendor strengthen its channel relationships

Retailer looking to dispose of smaller outlets as it plans move to larger premises

'WEEE for batteries' inbound, though it makes allowances for small businesses

Falling revenue offset by reduced spending

Compal president lets slip date during an investor conference

Reassures retail business will be unaffected ? losses to mainly impact job centres