Currys

Currys sees more profit growth as AI gadgets arrive

Consumer electronics company reported an adjusted profit before tax of €139m in the year to April

Thu Jun 27 2024 - 11:12

British retailer Currys jumps after upgrading forecasts

Electrical group said demand for fridges, washing machines, and computers pushed underlying sales up 2%

Tue May 14 2024 - 09:21

Currys Ireland swings to loss amid ‘challenging conditions’

Revenues at electronics retailer’s Irish arm sank more than 10% to €192.3 million

Tue Apr 30 2024 - 13:57

Global stocks jump ahead of raft of central bank meetings

Euronext Dublin up marginally at close of business on muted day for investors following St Patrick’s Day holiday

Mon Mar 18 2024 - 18:33

Eir and Ryanair top list of companies named in consumer helpline contacts

Currys and Vodafone also featured prominently among almost 40,000 contacts to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission

Fri Mar 15 2024 - 06:00

Currys shares tumble after Elliott quits takeover bid

US investor says it doesn’t have enough information to make a fresh offer

Mon Mar 11 2024 - 10:19

UK retailer Currys rejects higher takeover bid from Elliott

UK electronics retailer has drawn takeover interest from US investment group and Chinese group JD.com

Tue Feb 27 2024 - 16:52

Chinese ecommerce group considers offer for Currys

Interest comes days after UK electronics retailer rejected unsolicited bid from Elliott Management

Mon Feb 19 2024 - 11:32

Currys boss not expecting ‘significant disruption’ from Red Sea clashes

Alex Baldock lashes out at the UK government over tax increases and rising minimum wage

Thu Jan 18 2024 - 13:38

Where in the world is reader’s Currys receipt?

Pricewatch: An incorrectly entered email address caused one reader a lot of bother

Mon Jan 08 2024 - 00:00

Electrical retailer Currys sticks to guidance after first-half loss

Currys hurt by subdued market for discretionary spending weighing on sales

Thu Dec 14 2023 - 07:30

Revenue falls at Currys Irish business

Firm takes €4.5m hit from closure of travel outlets

Tue Nov 21 2023 - 18:10

‘You’re competing with the commute’: how businesses are rethinking their offices

Pandemic prompts moves to greener, better equipped and more central workplaces

Wed Oct 18 2023 - 05:52

Currys expects further falls in sales as inflation and rate rises bite

Electronics retailer says customers are spending on appliances such as coffee machines to try to save money, but are shying away from smart speakers

Thu Jul 06 2023 - 18:21

European shares slide to 14-week low amid fresh hike fears

Global jitters over impact on household finances of hawkish tone of latest Federal Reserve minutes

Thu Jul 06 2023 - 18:21

Elizabeth Holmes swaps magazine covers for minimum security Texan prison

Planet Business: Summer blockbusters, the man behind Nvidia and how people use technology on holiday

Sat Jun 03 2023 - 06:15

Keep tech ticking for longer with Currys’ green initiatives

Whether you’re looking to buy energy efficient appliances or recycle old electronic goods, going green has never been easier at Currys

Thu Mar 23 2023 - 05:00

Retailer Currys cuts annual profit outlook after half-year loss

Profit warning comes as consumers in Europe feel the pinch from cost of living crisis

Thu Dec 15 2022 - 07:53

Retailer Currys edges down profit guidance after ‘challenging’ Christmas

Group previously known as DixonsCarphone cuts full-year guidance as sales decline

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 08:26

British retailers enjoy strong sales growth in November

Retail sales rose by 1.4% in November and were 4.7% higher than a year earlier

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 07:29

Currys announces share buyback on robust sales

Organic sales rose 15% as demand for tech products lifts group

Thu Nov 04 2021 - 07:54

Dixons Carphone helped by demand for TVs, gaming and smart tech

Group on track to meet financial targets

Tue Jan 21 2020 - 14:22

Mobile phone sales plunge across UK and Ireland at Dixons Carphone

Group, which trades as Currys, PC World and Carphone Warehouse, says turnaround is on track

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 16:09

Vodafone fined €2,000 for unsolicited marketing calls

Data Protection Commissioner took case over emails and phone calls

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 17:29

More than €100bn in Russian money funnelled though Dublin

Seen & Heard: Ryanair and Aer Lingus to cross-sell tickets and INM to get chairman

Sun Mar 04 2018 - 13:56

Dixons Carphone to reposition mobile business after profit slump

Sales in Ireland fell 3% in first half of year as customers held on to phones for longer

Wed Dec 13 2017 - 10:56

Dixons Carphone ‘well positioned’ as profit beats forecasts

Electricals retailers makes underlying pretax profit of £501m and raises dividend 15%

Wed Jun 28 2017 - 07:32

Currys and PC World report modest increase in sales

Bottom line hit by €20m cost of DSG Ireland and Carphone Warehouse merger

Tue Apr 11 2017 - 15:35

Dixons Carphone beats forecasts for Christmas trading

Retailer said online sales rose in Ireland over festive period

Tue Jan 24 2017 - 08:26

The Dutch con artist, the Hell’s Angels and the heiress

Anthonie Van Wilderoden, convicted of shoplifting in Dublin, had a colourful past

Mon Jan 16 2017 - 20:58

First-half profit rises at Dixons Carphone on strong demand

Retailer made an underlying pretax profit of £144m in the 26 weeks to October 29th

Wed Dec 14 2016 - 07:34

Dixons Carphone sales beat forecasts and sees no Brexit impact

Quarterly sales rise 4 per cent in Britain as group says EU vote has not affected sales

Thu Sept 08 2016 - 08:16

Business Week: Brexit fallout dominates a turbulent week

Concerns over currency rates as Dublin and London assess damage

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 08:55

Dixons Carphone says Brexit vote won’t dent its growth

Company confident of continued growth as it reports a 17% rise in full-year 2015-16 profit

Wed Jun 29 2016 - 08:42