PC prices in the UK rise by 30 percent on account of Brexit

PC prices in UK have increased by 30 percent since the Brexit announcement this year, according to distributor data. Channel analyst Context has revealed that the average sale prices for computers including desktops, notebooks and workstations reached £480 in July and August, which is up by a third when compared to the same time last year. A number of other factors such as memory shortages, decreased sales to lower-margin retailers and a shift towards machines with increased specifications may have also played a role in the jump in UK PC prices. Context senior analyst, Marie-Christine Pygott noted that these factors could have… [Continue Reading]