Digital TV: satellite losing grip of the French market

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Kesa Electricals: bracing itself for the future

Kesa's revenue grew by 14.0% to GBP4.5 billion in the year to April 31, 2008, while retail profit reached GBP141.3 million, an increase of 3.1% on 2007. Although Kesa is tightening operating costs and reducing capital investment as it prepares for tougher market conditions, it must continue to enhance and expand its brands, or risk losing market share.

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Kesa: sales improvements driven by Darty

Electricals retailer Kesa has seen solid revenue growth in H1, with an uplift in both retail profits and margins. While Darty remains the strongest performer of the group, its Comet brand continues to flounder. Consequently, Kesa has accelerated the rollout of the Darty concept across its European stores, and is investing the bulk of its capital expenditure in further boosting the brand.

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Titus Interactive: shrinking further

Titus Interactive will sell its Spanish distribution unit, in the hope of cutting fixed operating costs and meeting stock market pressure to turn a profit. However, the sale further weakens Titus, following a series of decisions that have seen the group relinquish some of its most valuable assets. Recovering from its current position will not be easy.

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Ubi Soft: more games please

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