Thursday, May 15, 2008

Oh dear - we can't afford gadgets anymore

Guardian: DSG to close stores and lay off staff

Struggling high street retailer DSG failed to impress the City this morning after announcing that it will close more than 75 Currys.digital stores, axe staff and slash its dividend in an attempt to turn its fortunes around in the worsening economic climate.

Posted by uncle chris @ 02:49 PM (258 views) Add Comment

3 Comments

1. Victor said...

Thats what I said yesterday.

http://timesbusiness.typepad.com/money_weblog/2008/05/inflation-buste.html#comment-114561874

Thursday, May 15, 2008 04:00PM Report Comment
 

2. malct said...

almost on target/topic - not bad for an astrophysicist with a phd lol

hopefully this will reduce global warming. though not on Pluto!

Thursday, May 15, 2008 06:24PM Report Comment
 

3. Rental John said...

Expect more of the same in the coming months as the wheels come off consumer spemding. As things get tight more will be spent on essentials - that new TV or iPod can always be put off until later....fairly obvious really.

Thursday, May 15, 2008 07:10PM Report Comment
 

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