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Comet closes doors as collapse to be probed - VIDEO

nebusiness.co.uk — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:25:00 GMT

COMET’S last remaining stores traded for the final time yesterday as it emerged that events surrounding the chain’s collapse are to be examined.

Taxpayer to foot bill for Comet's redundancies

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:25:00 GMT

THE collapse of electrical retailer Comet has left the taxpayer facing a £50m hit, a report from its administrator is expected to show this week.

Dixons set to pick up Comet’s customers

nebusiness.co.uk — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE boss of Dixons Retail yesterday said the owner of Currys and PC World was poised to take advantage of the demise of rival Comet.

Tail end of Comet as store closures begin

nebusiness.co.uk — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 08:01:00 GMT

COMET appeared to enter its final death throes yesterday as administrators announced 125 store closures in a move expected to trigger around 3,000 job losses.

Ailing Comet set to shed more jobs

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NEARLY 50 jobs on Tyneside are to be lost in the latest round of redundancies announced by stricken electricals chain Comet.

Comet staff call for Parliament to investigate collapse

nebusiness.co.uk — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

STAFF at stricken electricals chain Comet are calling for ministers to investigate the retailer’s collapse and its former private equity owners OpCapita.

Comet staff get work with rivals

nebusiness.co.uk — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:06:00 GMT

STAFF at collapsed electrical store chain Comet were handed the chance of joining a rival yesterday after Dixons outlined plans to take on seasonal staff.

Comet to cut jobs in bid for savings

nebusiness.co.uk — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:25:00 GMT

STRUGGLING electricals chain Comet is poised to cut 450 jobs in a drive for the “significant savings“ needed to safeguard its future.

Electricals chain Comet changes hands for a token £2

nebusiness.co.uk — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

STRUGGLING electricals chain Comet is set to change hands for a token £2 today following days of tense talks with suppliers.

Comet slump continues

nebusiness.co.uk — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:17:00 GMT

Poor trading in the Boxing Day clearance period tightened the squeeze on electricals chain Comet today after it reported a 15% slump in sales.