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Currys Business will launch three additional business hubs across the UK in the coming week as it looks to expand its support for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The new hubs will open within the company’s Bromborough, Carlisle and Colliers Wood branches. They will offer tailored technology packages, one-to-one consultations, installation services and recycling schemes, as well as access to flexible payment and credit options.

According to Currys, firms using the hubs would also be able to access exclusive pricing aimed at small and medium-sized businesses.

Andy Willard, business customer manager at Currys Bromborough, said: “Wirral has a proud tradition of entrepreneurship, from independent cafés to high-tech manufacturers.

“With our new hub, we want to make sure every business, large or small, can access the tools and support they need to thrive.”

In the 17 weeks to 30 August, Currys saw its group sales rise 3% as it began its £50m share buyback programme. The electronics retailer attributed its like-for-like sales growth in the UK and Ireland to market share gains with double-digit growth in new categories and B2B. 

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