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Computing giant Dixons wants to build a community of gamers with its new London games zone. The firm’s Currys/PC World Gaming Bunker on Tottenham Court Road features ten networked PCs in a 500 sq ft space, and each computer is loaded with free-to-play and boxed PC games, and a range …

Dixons Retail, owner of PC World and Currys, has today reported strong sales for the 12 weeks up to January 5th, including the Christmas period. Like-for-like sales were up seven per cent, with UK and Ireland doing one better on eight per cent (based on stores open for the full …

Electronics group Dixons Retail plans toramp up its support for gaming accessories. The firm, which owns Currys and PC World, described itself as the sleeping giant” of the peripherals sector and is keen to grab a bigger slice of sales going forwards. We have over 500 stores in the UK …

Dixons Retail says its like-for-like sales fell three per cent for the 52 weeks ending April 28th, while overall sales remained flat. The group – which owns PC World, Currys, Dixons and other retail chains worldwide – ‘enjoyed good performances in the UK and Ireland and Northern Europe, trading ahead …

Currys, PC World and Dixons owner DSG is to launch a new streaming movie service online. Called Knowhow Movies, the service offers both downloads and streaming and is due to launch sometime in early 2012”. It’s almost time to get the popcorn ready, dim the lights and settle down for …

John Browett, former CEO of Dixons Retail, has left the firm for a new role at Apple. He will leave in April to take up his new position as senior vice president of retail for the iPhone and iPad manufacturer. His role at Dixons will be filled by current group …

A Crisis of consumer confidence is having a radical impact on electricals retail. A major shake-up is taking place at Comet after it posted an 8.9m loss for its financial year. The firm will close 17 under-performing shops and is on the hunt for a buyer for its 230-strong chain …

Dixons Retail has entered the digital game download market with a new online service running across three websites. Customers can pay for PC games online, download them onto their computer and write reviews for them afterwards. The service is running across bespoke Dixons, Currys and PC World websites. Dixons Retail …

A reshuffle at Dixons Retail has seen its Nintendo buyer promoted. Christopher Rogers has taken on the role of category manager for gaming, and is now responsible for titles across all formats. He will report into Home category Tony Puddefoot. Rogers has been working at the consumer electronics firm for …

Dixons Retail has issued a profit warning for the financial year, reducing its forecast to 85 million from predictions of 100 to 110 million made in mid January. Citing reduced customer confidence across a range of markets, the retailer has laid out a four step plan to ensure it remains …