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Likewize hopes to add new shine as Brightstar fades in rebrand
With Brightstar rebranding as Likewize this August, Mobile News travelled up to the firm’s European HQ in Crewe to find out how this fits into its transformation from a distributor to a more service-based model
Other
November 23, 2021
Repair firms strive for quick fix to missing-parts-shaped holes
The repairs market has grown in recent years, but how have firms coped with the pandemic and parts shortages?
Other
July 29, 2021
Brightstar reveals WeFix repair bookings up 75pc year-on-year
The company is also looking to expand its WeFix service to more locations this year
Distributors
April 22, 2021
Brightstar spotlights services as O’Keeffe returns to the fold
Former team members have rejoined as firm positions itself as much more than just a distributor
Other
September 24, 2020
Brightstar announces £50m investment plans for its UK business
Brightstar will relocate its operations to another location in Crewe, plus open two new dedicated call centre’s
Distributors
September 10, 2020
WeFix appoints Carphone veteran as new head of operations
Decision to join repair firm a ‘no-brainer’ for new hire Anthony Wallett
Jasper Hart
June 4, 2020
Brightstar buys a majority stake in WeFix repair firm
Samsung-partnered mobile fleet “we come to you” fleet to double from 73 to 150 mobile workshops
Paul Lipscombe
April 20, 2020
Samsung and WeFix repair service breaks 95pc coverage
WeFix handles Samsung customer repairs directly
Manufacturers
September 18, 2019
WeFix manager and former Dragons’ Den contestant swoops for deals with operators
Oliver Murphy wants to strike up partnerships as part of plans to hit £15 million in turnover
Manny Pham
October 23, 2018
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