Dixons sales up but tumbles into the red

Electrical retailer Dixons' first half figures reflected the European economic divide as sales grew in the North, but took a hit in Southern countries.

Electrical retailer Dixons' first half figures reflected the European economic divide as sales grew in the North, but took a hit in Southern countries.

A rise in takings was helped by the UK and Ireland division, which saw first half profits for the first time since 2007.

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