Dixons sees tough trading continue

The owner of the Dixons and Currys electrical chains warned trading remained in the doldrums today as it prepared for the key Christmas season.

DSG International, which is the new name for the Dixons retail group, said conditions in the UK remained “difficult”, with like-for-like sales at Dixons down by 2% and 3% lower at Currys in the 28 weeks to November 12.