Tablets work as Dixons get 8% boost

“Phenomenal” demand for tablet devices drove sales at the British and Irish operations of electronic goods seller, Dixons Retail, up by 8% during the company’s third quarter, which coincided with the busy Christmas trading period.

Over the course of the 12 weeks to the first week of January, the company — which operates the Currys, PC World and Dixons Travel chains — also saw strong 11% sales growth in its northern European division.

Management said the group’s full-year pre-tax profits are expected to be in line with market expectations of a £75m-£85m scale.