Parent company DSG International says sales drop was better than expected for the quarter and reports an "encouraging start to the year".
Total group sales were down 6% for the 16 weeks to August 16, with like-for-like sales also down 6%.

However Currys parent company DSG International said today that it was an "encouraging start to the year", given the challenging trading environment.

The company continued its store refit programme, rolling out 108 reformatted stores across the UK. DSG also said that it was on track to refit a further 60 to 80 stores as part of its 'renewal and transformation plan'.

Group chief executive John Browett said: "The UK transformation continues on plan with the refurbished stores continuing to outperform"

However, he added that the group remains "cautious about the economic outlook".