Currys
This coverage examines Currys’ operations and strategy within the UK retail market, focusing on store performance, online initiatives, product ranges, marketing campaigns, financial results, and leadership decisions. Reporting highlights how Currys navigates technological change, consumer demand, and competitive pressures — providing insight for executives, managers, and professionals in electronics, appliances, and omnichannel retail.
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May- 2022 -30 MayOnline & Digital
Asos and Curry’s among retailers to warn Sunak against OST
A group of 11 retailers, including Asos, Currys, and Gymshark, have reportedly urged the government to abandon plans for an online sales tax warning that it would “hurt, not help the high street”. According to The Telegraph, in a joint-letter to the chancellor the retailers noted that sales tax would…
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19 MayPeople Moves
Currys appoints Asos’ Ian Dyson as new chair
Currys plc has appointed Ian Dyson as chair of the board, effective 8 September 2022, succeeding Ian Livingston who will step down on the same date. Dyson will also join the company as a non-executive director on 1 September 2022. He is currently chair of Asos’ board, and is a…
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Mar- 2022 -28 MarchElectrical
Currys introduces hybrid working policy with new WeWork partnership
Currys has launched a new hybrid working model for all corporate and commercial employees in the UK after signing a new deal with workspace provider WeWork. The deal will see Currys equip its 1,000+ corporate workforce with WeWork All Access passes, enabling them to visit over 50 UK WeWork locations.…
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16 MarchElectrical
Currys boosts hourly base rate for colleagues
Currys plc has today announced a 5.2% increase to the minimum pay rate of its hourly paid colleagues in the UK to £10 per hour, and £11.05 per hour in London, effective from 1 August 2022. This will result in an hourly rate increase for approximately 10,000 colleagues and any…
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Feb- 2022 -4 FebruaryElectrical
Currys begins search to replace Livingston as chairman
Currys, the electrical retailer, has reportedly begun its search for a new chairman to eventually succeed Lord Livingston of Parkhead. According to Sky News, Currys has initiated headhunters to identify potential candidates for Lord Livingston, who has been in the position since 2015. However, it cited sources that said the…
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Jan- 2022 -14 JanuaryElectrical
Currys lowers profit expectations to £155m amid 10% drop in sales
Currys has lowered its full year pre-tax profit expectations from £160m to £155m following a 10% drop in sales in the 10 weeks ending 8 January 2022, as a result of “unven” consumer demand and supply disruptions. In the UK and Ireland (UK&I), like-for-like revenues in the quarter decreased by…
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Dec- 2021 -15 DecemberElectrical
Currys H1 profits hit £48m despite supply issues
Currys has reported that pre-tax profits hit £48m for the six-month period ending 30 October 2021, up from £45m reported the prior year. Despite the profit growth, revenue slowed to £2.5bn, down from £2.6bn the previous year, as the retailer continued to be impacted by supply chain issues. The group…
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Aug- 2021 -23 AugustElectrical
Currys PC World launches new flexible mobile offering
Currys PC World has announced the launch of its new mobile offering shopping experience, which aims at allowing customers to “take control” when purchasing a mobile plan, device, and accessories. The new offer is rooted in enabling customers to create a flexible approach to mobile ownership, with consumers able to…
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13 AugustSupply Chain
Dixons Carphone launches campaign for 7.5t drivers
Dixons Carphone has announced a nationwide campaign to recruit, retain and retrain 7.5t drivers across the UK. It comes as a response to the current industry-wide shortage of drivers, and will see the group offer a sign-on bonus of £1,500 to new 7.5t drivers as well as paying a £1,500…
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Jun- 2021 -30 JuneElectrical
Dixons Carphone profits reach £33m amid online surge
Dixons Carphone has reported pre-tax profits of £33m for the year ended 1 May 2021, climbing from a £140m loss last year when the group was hit by the effects of Covid-19. Revenue for the period reached £10.3bn and was boosted by a 103% online sales growth to £4.7bn during…
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