Currys backs guidance despite sales dip as computing demand wanes

Currys has posted a dip in sales for the 17 weeks ended August 26, but backed its profit guidance for the year.
The electricals retailer saw group like-for-like sales fall 4% during the period with UK & Ireland sales down 2%.
The group said UK revenue trends were better in July and August compared to May and June, but said “robust sales” in domestic appliances and mobile were offset by weakness in categories such as computing.
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