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Currys NEWS AND COMPANY PROFILE

Currys began as a bicycle manufacturing business in 1884 and has evolved into a leading electrical retailer. In 1984, it was acquired by Dixons, another electrical… View Article

Currys

MORE ABOUT Currys

Currys began as a bicycle manufacturing business in 1884 and has evolved into a leading electrical retailer. In 1984, it was acquired by Dixons, another electrical retailer. In 2006, Dixons rebranded its shops as Currys.digital, except in Ireland. In 2015, Dixons Carphone announced plans to combine Currys, PC World, and Carphone Warehouse under one roof. In 2021, the stores were once again rebranded as Currys. 

Company Essentials

  • Founded: 2008
  • Founder(s): Robert Gentz, David Schneider
  • Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
  • Industry: E-commerce, Fashion Retail

Main Products and Services

Currys specialises in:
  • Consumer electronics
  • Home appliances
  • Computing products
  • Mobile devices
  • Telecommunications services

Stores

  • Number of stores worldwide: 727 in 6 countries

Financials

With a revenue of £8.5 billion and a PBT of  £118 million, for a 10% year-over-year (YoY) increase, the company is the market leader in the UK & Ireland, serving millions of customers annually.

Corporate Social Responsibility & Company Culture

Currys is committed to sustainable business practices, focusing on improving the use of resources and creating circular business models while achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. Currys also aims to eradicate digital poverty by 2030 by helping people in their local communities access and enjoy tech and raise funds to help those who are digitally excluded. The company fosters a culture of innovation, customer focus, and inclusivity and emphasises employee development and values diversity within its workforce. 

Retail Awards & Recognition

Currys has received recognition for its customer service excellence and contributions to the retail industry, including “Retailer of the Year" by T3 magazine in 2019.

COMPANY INFORMATION

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