Currys under scrutiny

[Details about Currys online store, company and services]

Useful info about Currys before shopping on their website

REFERENCES

General:
(Currys on Wikipedia)
Currys is an electrical retailer in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and is owned by DSG International plc. It specialises in home electronics and household appliances, with 295 superstores and 73 high street stores. Their annual sales in 2003/04 were £1,752 million and £1,852 million in 2004/05.

(Currys on Hitwise)
Each quarter, Hitwise, the world's leading online competitive intelligence service recognizes the Top Ten websites across each industry we monitor, with a Top Ten award!
From October - December, 2007, www.currys.co.uk was ranked #1 in the Hitwise United Kingdom 'Shopping and Classifieds - Appliances and Electronics' industry based on number of visits.
This ranking relates to UK based users visiting UK websites.

Good opinions: Inexistent / Insignificant

Bad opinions: Currys on Blagger, Currys Appliance Complaints

Our Remarks (PROS): Attractive design and a well done knowledge base at Currys Know-how

CORPORATE

Social Responsibility: "DSGi has funded charities and communities for many years through the registered charity DSG international Foundation. Since the Foundation was set up in 1996 it has funded many projects in the areas of education and health. These include the Dixons City Technology College in Bradford, the Bradford Educational Action Zone, creation of a Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Edinburgh University and research into diabetes at Kings College Hospital. "
See more on DSGi plc corporate website

Environmental Responsibility: "We are committed to increasing our understanding of the impacts of our business on ecosystems and resources. Taking steps to reduce these impacts is high on our agenda. Our environmental considerations encompass the full manufacture and usage chain, from the design of products through to their sale, use and ultimate disposal."
See more on DSGi plc corporate website

COMPANY DATA (SITE)

Company Name: DSG International plc

Headquarters: Dixons House, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7TG   (Show DSG International plc on Map)

Country: United Kingdom

Telephone 1: 0844-561-4000

Telephone 2: 0844-561-1234

E-mail:

Other Useful Links: Currys Entertainment, DSG International plc

OFFICIAL REGISTRATION

Name & Registered Office:
DSG INTERNATIONAL PLC
DIXONS GROUP PLC
MAYLANDS AVENUE, HEMEL
HEMPSTEAD IND, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
HERTFORDSHIRE
HP2 7TG
Company No. 03847921 Status: Active
Date of Incorporation: 24/09/1999

Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Company Type: Public Limited Company
Nature of Business (SIC(03)):
7415 - Holding companies including head offices

SAFE SHOPPING

SSL Transactions: Yes  (Why is this so important?)

3D Secure: Yes  (Another important thing. Why?)

ISIS Compliant: No  (What is this?)

CUSTOMER'S COMFORT

Payment Methods: Credit Cards, Debit Cards

Prices Include VAT? Yes

Free Standard Delivery: No

Order By Phone: Yes

Order Tracking: Yes

Help page / FAQ: Yes

Other Benefits:  Cash Back

Featured services: 1) Looking for a simple way to shop but need your products in a hurry? Our Reserve & Collect service combines the ease of shopping online with the convenience of our large network of stores. Simply reserve your items on our site and pay and collect them in your preferred store.
You benefit from our great prices without any delivery charges and can relax in the knowledge that your product is waiting for you.

2) Whateverhappens.co.uk is our new website, developed to offer you additional support and special offers as a whateverhappens customer.
By registering, you can also choose to add whateverhappens product support to products you've recently purchased in Currys, Currys.digital or currys.co.uk. It's the place to keep up-to-date with new information and developments to enhance your existing whateverhappens support agreement. See more on Whateverhappens Page

CUSTOMER'S RIGHTS

Legal Info Displayed: Terms Of Use, Privacy Policy, Refund Policy, Company Name & Address, VAT Number / Company Number

Cancellation Policy: How to cancel an order and return an item:

• Go to a store with your receipt and the card you paid with, or...
• Email us at curryswebsales@currys.co.uk if you ordered online or currystelesales@currys.co.uk if you ordered by phone to request that we collect the product or send you mailing labels, or...
• Phone us on 0844 561 1234 with your order reference number and delivery details to hand

  (Know your rights!)

Refund policy: If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we’re happy to give you a full refund, including delivery charge.

Complaints Policy: Yes

SHOP'S QUICK LINKS

Visit the shop

Help / FAQ

Delivery Info

Cancellation / Refund

Product categories:

Audio, Computing, Gaming, Home & Garden, Household Appliances, In-car & GPS, Personal Care, PC Components, PC Peripherals, Phones & Faxes, Photography, Toys and Gadgets, TV DVD & Video

Date Added:

2008-04-13 15:31:45

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Official description of Currys

Currys is the UK’s biggest Electrical retailer and offers one of the most extensive product ranges online (over 6,000 lines).

The range covers all electrical categories such as kitchen appliances, digital vision, DVD, home theatre, audio and photographic technology.

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