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Analysis: GfK looks at what the festive season has in store for retailers

After gaining an initial burst of funding to keep it going, those looking after Bletchley Park ? home of the first ever computer ? are looking for further investment to maintain the site. Andrew Wooden takes a look at the Big Bang of the information technology industry...

Amid market uncertainty, Tristan Irwin, account executive at GfK, sees hope for retailers this Christmas. Sales of software packages could be the icing on the cake this year...

George Lawson to head up print specialist's Scottish strategy

Vendor manages to retain crown as memory makers suffer from 'year to forget'

Research suggests 81 per cent of internet users will turn to e-tail this Xmas

Local authorities look to get more power to tax shop owners

Computer vendor looks to stimulate sales by slashing prices

Will renew your laptop every three years

Feature: PC Retail speaks to COO Paul Sams about the franchise and its future plans

However, analysts warn device is likely to be redundant in three to five years

Finds falling confidence is leading to operators and retailers turning down over 50 per cent of applicants after credit check