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Ingram Micro acquires recycle firm Canai group
Distributor also buys Portugal-based logistics and repairs company Clarity Technologies for undisclosed fee 
Distributors - James Pearce
June 29, 2015
Baxendale quits Tech Data Mobile after seven years
Richard Baxendale becomes the latest high profile resignation from the global distributor in the past 12 months
Distributors - Michael Garwood
June 26, 2015
Tech Data Mobile “delighted” by Samsung tender win
Distributor was appointed to distribute Samsung Galaxy range as part of distribution review completed last week
Distributors - James Pearce
June 25, 2015
John Lewis begins selling SIM-free handsets and Vodafone contracts
Retailer offering ‘top 25’ handsets SIM-free and will begin selling Vodafone contracts later in the summer
Retailers - Alex Yau
June 23, 2015
Envirofone launches online store for second hand devices
Redeem-owned brand will sell consumer electronics direct to consumers
Retailers - Alex Yau
June 22, 2015
Roy Taylor leaves Data Select to care for cancer-suffering wife
Taylor to depart the business this month after nearly nine years at the company
Distributors - Michael Garwood
June 22, 2015
Distribution joy as Apple releases hold on iPhone
Tech Data Mobile, Ingram Micro Mobility and Westcoast to offer SIM-free range from July
Dealers - Michael Garwood
June 22, 2015
Tech Data named Microsoft Distribution Partner of the Year
Distributor’s European arm wins prize for the second successive year after demonstrating “excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions on Microsoft technology”
Distributors - Paul Withers
June 22, 2015
Sony Xperia Z3+ goes on sale at Carphone Warehouse
High-end device is the follow up to the Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact smartphones from last September
Retailers - Paul Withers
June 22, 2015
Samsung unveils new colours for Galaxy S6 and S6 edge
Green S6 edge and blue S6 versions of the manufacturer’s flagships handsets to go on sale in the UK from July 
Retailers - Paul Withers
June 19, 2015
Samsung overtakes Apple as UK’s biggest B2B smartphone brand
Samsung Galaxy range helps manufacturer reclaim position as leading UK smartphone brand in the B2B market 
Dealers - Michael Garwood
June 18, 2015
Vodafone and EE latest to stock the Doro Phone Easy 508 handset
Operators become the 19th and 20th UK stockists of the “easy to use” and “affordable” senior market feature phone 
Dealers - Michael Garwood
June 18, 2015
Samsung drops Brightstar as mobile and tablet distributor
Westcoast also axed as manufacturer appoints Data Select, Exertis, Tech Data and Ingram Micro to manage mobile and tablet distribution in the UK
Distributors - Paul Withers
June 17, 2015
Update: Samsung’s distribution decision delayed
Results of manufacturers three month distribution tender has been postponed until next week 
Dealers - Michael Garwood
June 11, 2015
Vodafone home broadband and fixed-line service launches today
Operator also confirms plans for launch of TV service in the next year
Retailers - Alex Yau
June 10, 2015
Brits spend almost £50 million a year unlocking handsets
Three, giffgaff and O2 (prepay) unlock handsets for free but many customers still pay for the service on the high street
Retailers - Alex Yau
June 10, 2015
Samsung expected to cut UK partners in half as review results loom
Manufacturer expected to cut numbers from six to just three, with the results of a three month review expected to be announced tomorrow.
Distributors - Michael Garwood
June 9, 2015
KAZAM signs UK distribution deal with Exertis
Exertis to supply its partners with the Trooper 440L and 450L smartphones, as well as the Tornado 455L
Distributors - Paul Withers
June 9, 2015
Vodafone: Councils missing out on £400m savings from M2M
Research from operator reveals two-thirds of urban councillors are unaware of M2M technologies and how they can be used to deliver more cost efficient services
Unified Comms - Paul Withers
June 9, 2015
Dealers accuse networks of PAC code dirty tricks
Networks deliberately obstructing customers’ requests for PAC codes say senior sources
Dealers - Michael Garwood
June 8, 2015
Resellers must adapt or face extinction
The market is changing and resellers must change with it says Ingram’s Obang-Oyway
Dealers - James Pearce
June 8, 2015
Exertis to base new distribution hub in Lancashire
New distribution hub will consolidate Exertis’ existing distribution centres into a single site
Distributors - Alex Yau
June 5, 2015
PM refuses to back campaign against Dixons Carphone factory closure
But David Cameron promises to help 500 staff threatened with redundancy when retailer closes Wednesbury factory and moves roles 90 miles to Newbury
Retailers - James Pearce
June 3, 2015
Dixons Carphone expects full year profits in excess of £375 million
Trading update shows like-for-like sales in UK&I up 13 per cent in Q4 and eight per cent for year-ending May 2
Retailers - Alex Yau
June 3, 2015
Exertis appoints Jon Atherton as commercial development director
He joins following a 23 year career with rival IT distributor Entatech
Distributors - Alex Yau
June 2, 2015
Daisy agrees £135 million takeover of Phoenix IT
CEO Matthew Riley says deal will help create the first “truly converged” IT and communications provider in the UK mid-market
Distributors - Alex Yau
May 27, 2015
LG G4 on sale at Carphone Warehouse
New flagship from Korean manufacturer goes on sale at retailer today
Retailers - Alex Yau
May 27, 2015
Data Select ready for drone market to take flight after DJI deal
Distributor hoping to take a position of leadership with new aerial product market
Retailers - Alex Yau
May 22, 2015
Exponential-e revenues up 22pc to £60m for the first time
Cloud services provider also sees EBITDA increase 39 per cent and pre-tax profits 89 per cent as it hires a new head of channel strategy
Unified Comms - Paul Withers
May 21, 2015
Exertis staff raise £4,500 for charity
Distributor’s staff fundraising efforts to be split between Sebastian’s Action Trust and Luekemia Busters
Distributors - Alex Yau
May 20, 2015
Exertis buys £140 million turnover Computers Unlimited
Company adds 70 direct distribution partnerships with £24 million deal 
Distributors - Alex Yau
May 19, 2015
Exertis to open new £55 million distribution centre
New distribution hub revealed as Exertis Group reveals turnover increased by 3.8 per cent to £2.35 billion for year-ending March 31
Distributors - Alex Yau
May 19, 2015
Timico purchases managed services provider Wirebird
Deal is eighth purchase by Timico since company was founded in 2004
Unified Comms - Alex Yau
May 19, 2015
Exertis poaches new business manager from Tech Data
Sarah Flannigan spent eight years at rival distributor but will now join Exertis to oversee consumer electronics department
Distributors - James Pearce
May 18, 2015
PJA Distribution and Mobile Fun ranked in SME Export Track 100
Accessories distributor and online retailer placed sixth and 67th respectively in Sunday Times list that measures SMEs with the fastest growing international sales
Retailers - Paul Withers
May 18, 2015
Ofcom wants BT to give rivals access to “dark fibre” network
BT claims proposals over Openreach could stunt investment and cause further imbalance
Unified Comms - James Pearce
May 15, 2015
Lease Telecom tempts resellers with £250 vouchers
Partners rewarded when they process transactions through leasing company’s new online portal, with vouchers redeemed at more than 1,000 high street retailers
Dealers - James Pearce
May 15, 2015
Telesales firm SLM Connect spends £1m to break into B2B
Call centre investing in a new MVNO and will target SMEs with a requirement for 50 or less connections
Dealers - Alex Yau
May 13, 2015
Is Dixons Carphone set to sell B2B distribution arm?
Old Hugh Symons Communications (HSC) business not regarded as part of core business and is likely to be sold
Distributors - Michael Garwood
May 11, 2015
Exertis lands exclusive distribution contract for new LG G4 handset
Distributor will be the only to offer latest LG flagship which goes on sale this month
Distributors - Michael Garwood
May 8, 2015
£34 billion reasons to sell mobile accessories
Demand is at an all time high with margins of up to 50 per cent per product, Padraig McGarrigle looks at why there has never been a better time to push accessories
Distributors - Alex Yau
April 29, 2015
LIFE is getting better for Brightstar
Distributor will supply all handsets for EE-owned MVNO LIFE Mobile to sell through it’s website
Distributors - Paul Withers
April 29, 2015
New portal to help cut £22m spent on devices
O2 direct dealer’s group The Partner Council aiming to streamline purchasing for its 11 members
Dealers - James Pearce
April 29, 2015
Personal Group to axe Shebang brand after MVNO buy – but Iain Humphrey stays
Shebang brand to disappear after 13 years following £1.3 million MVNO sale to Personal Group
Dealers - James Pearce
April 28, 2015
Ingram Micro announces Cloud University events
Distributor will hold four events in May will promote benefits of cloud technology to resellers
Distributors - James Pearce
April 27, 2015
Redeem receives environmental accreditation
Recycling company recognised for reduction in carbon emissions and waste management
Dealers - Alex Yau
April 27, 2015
EE 4G base tops 9.3m after “best ever’ Q1
4G adds up 224 per cent year on year. Operator now has 30 million connections after sharp rise in post pay, M2M and fixed line services. Wants 14m 4G by end of year
Dealers - Michael Garwood
April 27, 2015
Dixons Carphone sells The Phone House Netherlands
Retailer disposes of its majority stake to Relevant Holdings, a shareholder group set up by rival Dutch retailer Optie 1, and follows the sale of The Phone House Deutschland last week
Retailers - Paul Withers
April 24, 2015
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