Dixons makes decent start but sales still falling in Southern Europe

Electrical retailer Dixons said it made an 'encouraging' start to the year with decent growth in the UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, though trading in Southern Europe continues to be tough.

Electrical retailer Dixons said it made an 'encouraging' start to the year with decent growth in the UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, though trading in Southern Europe continues to be tough.

Total group sales in sterling terms were up 2% year-on-year in the 12 weeks to July 21st, up 8% on a local currency basis. On a like-for-like (LFL) basis, sales were 5% higher.

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