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	Encyclopedia: Dixons Group
		The United Kingdom based Dixons Group plc is one of the largest consumer electronics retailers in Europe.
		Dixons founded the UK Internet Service Provider Freeserve, which was later purchased by Wanadoo, now a subsidiary of France Telecom, and rebranded as Wanadoo.
		On 8 August 2005 Dixons announced they would stop selling non-digital cameras when their existing stocks ran out as there was no longer sufficient demand for them.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Dixons-Group (701 words)

	Completed acquisition by Dixons Group plc of Micro Warehouse Limited
		Dixons Group plc (Dixons) is a diversified electrical retailer operating in the UK and other European countries.
		Dixons submits that the relevant geographic scope is at least national because business customers source their requirements from across the UK.
		Dixons submits, however, that purchasing for PCWB is completely separate from the PC World consumer business; indeed, the two parts of the business have completely different purchasing teams under a completely different management structure.
	www.oft.gov.uk /Business/Mergers+EA02/Decisions/Clearances+and+referrals/Dixons+Group.htm (1311 words)

	Dixons Group
		Through all Dixons Group brands they aim to provide unrivalled value to their customers by the range and quality of their products, their competitive prices and high standards of service.
		Dixons objective is to create value for their shareholders, career opportunities for employees and the best possible value and service for their customers.
		Dixons staff are well trained in the latest developments and are on hand to answer any queries from customers.
	www.checksure.com /ftse_100_companies/dixons_group.htm (366 words)

	Dixons Group invests in Epson PoS printers
		Dixons Group required a range of printers to suit its in-store and back-office needs.
		Carl Rayner, in-store installations manager at Dixons Group said "Fast and quiet receipt printing was essential, as was cheque printing and endorsement functionality.
		Dixon's Group selected Epson's TM-H6000 - an advanced combined cheque and receipt printer; TM-T90 - a 2 colour thermal receipt printer and the fast TM-L90 label printer.
	www.theretailbulletin.com /index.php?page=5&id=7069&cat=tech (315 words)

	Symbian: Community news 2000: Braindock.com partners with Dixons Group to offer software downloads (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Dixons will promote the launch of the new service in its high street stores, through general marketing as well as online.
		Dixons is believed to be the first UK-wide high street retailer able to deliver software downloads for handheld computers direct to the consumer from the Internet.
		Dixons' position as the UK's top retailer of handheld devices will create a broad new market for software developers whose titles reside in the Braindock digital-warehouse.
	www.symbian.com /news/cn/2000/pr001106h.html (808 words)

	Maris Case Study: Dixons Group plc
		Dixons is Europe’s largest specialist retailer of consumer electronics, and its products include personal computers, domestic appliances, photographic equipment and consumables, communications products and related financial services.
		Dixons is also a major player in the eBusiness arena and offers customers access to the net via its partnership with Freeserve.
		The building, in which we created a highly effective working environment for 1000 members of staff, was officially opened by Dixons Group plc Chairman Sir Stanley Kalms.
	www.maris-london.com /dixons.htm (212 words)

	Who we work with > Dixons - FUJITSU United Kingdom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Dixons Group plc is Europe's leading specialist retailer of consumer electronics with operations in twelve countries, incorporating major retail brands such as Dixons, Currys, PC World and The Link.
		Peter Ambrose, IS Support Director, Dixons Group, says, "Through the break fix contract we had already developed a close working relationship with Fujitsu, but when the idea of using Sense and Respond was raised at one of our strategy days it was a real eye-opener.
		Andy Packham, Customer Services Manager, Dixons Group plc, continues, "What also surprised us was that rather than simply offering a snapshot of how the service was operating, Fujitsu had identified some valuable corrective actions.
	uk.fujitsu.com /casestudies/dixons (1371 words)

	Australian Financial Services Pioneer, RentSmart, Launches in UK with Exclusive Dixons Group Agreement (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The agreement enables the group to offer on-the-spot business finance for computer equipment to the 3.5m small and medium-sized businesses* in the UK via its PC World Business division.
		From May 5th, the group will offer RentSmart’s financing options to PC World Business customers who visit its 120 PC World stores, and also those who receive PC World Business catalogue, the country’s leading direct PC sales operation of its type.
		Dixons Group plc is Europe's largest specialist retailer of consumer electronics.
	www.noiseworks.com /80256A93003C1499/HomeNews/E19CBF2A1E40EA5480256D17005B80D8 (938 words)

	Dixons Group satisfied with current sales
		London, July 9: Britain's biggest electricals retailer Dixons Group Plc on Wednesday said it was pleased with sales since the start of its current year, which were down by less that it had expected.
		Finance director Ian Livingston said the group had budgeted for a big drop in sales from a spike upwards this time last year, when shoppers were spending windfall cash received as mutually owned building societies switched to become banks.
		Looking ahead, Livingston said the group expected a boost from the launch of digital television this year, but the full impact would not come through until the next financial year.
	www.expressindia.com /fe/daily/19980710/19055544.html (339 words)

	OFT press release: Dixons group gives undertakings over misleading 'no interest' credit deals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Dixons Stores Group has given informal undertakings that it will change the advertising of its in-store credit to end misleading 'no interest' claims following action by the OFT.
		Currys, part of Dixons Stores Group, was advertising its credit as 'Choose to pay no interest' or '0 per cent or 29.5 per cent APR' deals.
		Dixons Stores Group had previously agreed to change their adverts and stated that this particular campaign was a marketing error.
	www.oft.gov.uk /News/Press%2Breleases/2003/PN%2B48-03.htm (428 words)

	KINGFISHER PLC AND DIXONS GROUP PLC: A REPORT ON THE PROPOSED MERGER
		On 6 December 1989 Kingfisher plc, a large diversified United Kingdom retailing group, announced that it wished to acquire Dixons Group plc, whose main activity is the retail distribution of electrical appliances and of photographic equipment.
		The response of the Dixons Group Board was to reject the bid.
		Weekly advertisements in most if not all the popular newspapers serve as a constant reminder to consumers of the role in the market of the two store groups, with strong emphasis given to the attractive terms on which goods are for sale.
	www.mmc.gov.uk /rep_pub/reports/1990/272.htm (690 words)

	Intel rivals rush to defence of Dixons Group - Computeract!ve (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Price fixing accusations against Dixons Group have taken a twist as its accuser Intel was charged with attempting to use the claims to punish the retailer for its own diminishing market share.
		He added higher prices were due to a number of factors, such as expensive advertising costs in the UK and the higher price of retail space on the high street.
		The blame for any dip in Dixons' sales figures in the fourth quarter could be placed at Intel's door,' he added.
	msn.computeractive.co.uk /news/71321 (448 words)

	Dixons Group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Dixons Group has saved 42% a year on its fixed-line data costs as a result of rolling out a national ADSL network to its stores.
		Dixons Group has awarded services firm Capita a five-year, £90m deal to provide customer contact centre services for the......
		High-street retail chain Dixons Group expects to reduce IT helpdesk calls by 40% within three years, after implementing new......
	www.computerweekly.com /A-Z/Landing/1001/1010390/Page1.htm (214 words)

	TPump Enables Dixons Stores Group to Make Today's Sales Data Available Today
		Against this backdrop, the Teradata warehouse had to be available to Dixons' user community throughout any batch data loading exercise, while keeping database locking to a minimum.
		Dixons finds this preferable to the old model in which staff could be called out overnight to resolve problems with limited time to do so before the next online day.
		On specific subjects, Dixons has used NCR experts to help them better understand particular areas, such as data warehouse project management, BIOS, active data warehousing and return on investment.
	www.dmreview.com /master.cfm?NavID=198&EdID=2431 (771 words)

	Guardian Unlimited \| Special reports \| Tax bill will put up prices, says Dixons
		Electrical retailer Dixons yesterday warned of cost-cutting and higher prices as a result of the chancellor's decision to change the tax treatment of extended warranties and service agreements provided by offshore insurers controlled by UK companies.
		The Dixons group, which also includes PC World, Currys and The Link mobile phone chain, said the change in the tax treatment of its Isle of Man warranty businesses would add £20m a year to its tax bill.
		The scale of the tax hit facing Dixons, which analysts calculated at 7% sliced off post-tax earnings, prompted several brokers to change their recommendations for investors.
	www.guardian.co.uk /budget2003/story/0,12656,850365,00.html (630 words)

	All Dixons Group's Web sites down \| The Register
		No explanation yet from Dixons but we've had a chat with security experts to try to narrow down the field of possibilities for the problem.
		Dixons has got back to us saying the site's should be up any time soon.
		Dixons changed the price soon after the mistake was posted on a newsgroup but only removed the front page and people soon realised they could bypass it by putting a different number at the end of the URL.
	www.theregister.co.uk /content/51/22148.html (560 words)

	Dixons Group and AOL launch promotional partnership
		PC World, Dixons, Currys and The Link stores will also distribute software for AOL's products, including the new pay-as-you-go 'internet taster' service, netbreeze, which offers metered internet access at local call rates with no monthly charges.
		John Clare, Chief Executive, Dixons Group, said, "We are pleased to be launching this exciting new partnership with AOL, the world's leading online interactive services provider.
		Dixons Group is a highly regarded and extremely efficient retailer - adding AOL products creates a fantastic opportunity to meet the needs of this new generation of Internet consumers."
	www.timewarner.com /corp/newsroom/pr/0,20812,670265,00.html (384 words)

	Dixons Group Community Investment Policy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		As one of Britain's leading retailers, Dixons Group recognises that we have responsibilities beyond our stores and into the wider community.
		Over the 60 years since the Group was founded, we have been committed to giving something back to the society in which our customers and employees live.
		The Dixons Group is able to support fundraising events and requests for equipment through our voucher scheme (up to Â£250).
	www2.valeroyal.gov.uk /internet/vr.nsf/0/43D6F83AAAB644C280256F8700417204 (611 words)

	Brendan Murphy -v- Dixons Stores Group
		My treatment from Dixons' After-Sales Service was finalised when I sat next to a member of Dixons' Litigation Department in front of the District Judge of the Southend County Court.
		Catherine is also furious at the attitude of their untrained staff and their disregard for the customer.
		Joanne was also pushed from Pillar to Post when she tried to claim for a replacement after Dixons lost her laptop.
	www.djmurphy.demon.co.uk /dixons.htm (1332 words)

	VALENTINE'S DAY SPEED DATE FOR DIXONS GROUP AND AOL
		John Clare, Dixons Group Chief Executive, said: "We're very excited to be partnering with AOL, an acknowledged worldwide leader in Internet services with a first class reputation.
		As part of the Dixons Group broadband roll-out, AOL is also launching a wireless home networking package in conjunction with hardware manufacturer NETGEAR.
		This is the second stage of a promotional partnership between AOL and Dixons Group, the first phase of which saw the launch of AOL dial-up services in February 2004.
	i-newswire.com /goprint5892.html (1048 words)

	Valentine’s Day Speed Date for Dixons Group and AOL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		AOL’s full broadband range will be promoted and distributed alongside its dial-up offering in Dixons, PC World, Currys, and The Link stores, in the second stage of a promotional partnership between AOL and Dixons Group, the first phase of which saw the launch of AOL dial-up services in stores in February 2004.
		Coutts Creative was chosen for its in-store marketing expertise and its remit is to provide AOL with a unique in-store presence, in order to educate consumers about the benefits of broadband, and the range of activities that can be undertaken with a high-speed Internet connection, such as Home Networking and music and video streaming.
		As part of the Dixons Group broadband roll-out, AOL is also launching a home networking package in conjunction with hardware manufacturer NETGEAR.
	www.noiseworks.com /NWWebsite/noiseworks.nsf/AllClients/8E997D23065169E380256FA2003DD58E (1457 words)

	DSG International PLC outlook from Hemscott (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The group is well positioned to provide the best value, range and service to all our customers and to manage through this relatively challenging period"
		(12/01/05) ANN: "The group remains cautious about the prospects for consumer expenditure, particularly in the UK and Italy.
		At this stage the group anticipates a year end outcome in line with current expectations"
	www.hemscott.com /equities/company/outlook/out00239.stm (259 words)

	NewsFromRussia.Com:Britain Dixons Group to buy Russia's largest household appliance network
		Eldorado Group, which controls Russia's largest network of household appliance stores, and Britain's Dixons Group have signed an option agreement under which Dixons may buy Eldorado for $1.9 billion by 2011, Kommersant reports.
		The change of investors' priorities is logical: the political risks are not high in the retail trade and getting a license to buy from the authorities is not as difficult as in other sectors.
		Eldorado Group is Russia's largest trade network specializing in household appliances and consumer electronics.
	english.pravda.ru /economics/2005/04/18/59205_.html (304 words)

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		Dixons, Currys and PC World are just some of the high street names that come under the ownership of this PLC.
		Group web site links here will take you to such household names as British Home Stores and Mothercare.
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