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

British electricals retailer Dixons sounded a cautious note about its prospects today after sales from its UK businesses went into reverse.

British retailer, Dixons, looked to beef up its presence on the continent today as it unveiled plans to fast-track the expansion of its PC City chain in France.

Electricals group Dixons announced a 2% rise in Christmas sales after strong performances from its Currys and Dixons chains in the UK.

Dixons sent another shiver through the British retail sector today after the electricals specialist said its rate of sales growth had slowed.

Electrical retailer Dixons delivered an 11% rise in annual profits today following strong performances from its Currys and PC World chains.

More than 100 under-performing Dixons stores are to close as part of an overhaul at the high street electrical chain, it was announced today.

Electrical retailer Dixons today denied reports that up to half of its 329 stores are likely to be closed during a restructuring.

London’s FTSE 100 Index failed to kick ahead today despite receiving a dose of upbeat corporate news.

Electrical retailer Dixons is to create more than 1,000 jobs over the next year, it said today.

Valentine's Day will break text-message records in the UK, with 50 million messages expected to be sent.