Currys and PC World owner DSG International said today that persistent summer downpours had helped boost sales of flat screen TVs and laptops.

Updates and results from Curry’s owner DSG International and property website Rightmove will bring the impact of recent interest rate hikes back into focus this week.

Currys owner DSG International unveiled a rising star of Tesco’s management team as its new chief executive today.

DSG International reassured on current trading today after seeing sales at its Currys electricals division grow 3% over the last financial year.

Dixons and Currys owner DSG International said today it may pull the plug on its PC City stores in France after suffering disappointing sales.

Europe’s largest electricals retailer was under pressure today after its Christmas trading performance led to a sharp fall in its share price.

John Lewis and Comet became the latest retailers to benefit from the boom in demand for flat screen televisions today as sales outstripped the surge ahead of the World Cup.

Currys owner DSG International took the gloss off an encouraging trading performance in the UK today when it revealed sales had dived in Italy.

THE World Cup boosted sales of flatscreen televisions according to DSG International, the group which owns and operates the Dixons, PC World and Currys chains of electrical retailers.

The owner of Currys electrical stores pledged to create 2,000 jobs today with the launch of a new service providing expert support to IT users.

The owner of electricals chain Currys today confirmed the sale of its 60% stake in struggling chain The Link to mobile phone firm O2 for £30m (€44m).

Dixons and Currys owner DSG International celebrated a “digital Christmas” today after sales surged on the back of demand for high-tech gift items.

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.

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 today said continued strong performances by its Currys and PC World chains left it well placed for a year of progress.

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

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