Currys Unveil Superstore in Uddingston

LONDON, April 26, 2010 - Currys, the UK's leading electrical retailer, will open the doors to a
brand new Superstore in Uddingston on 30th April 2010. The store has created
17 new jobs in the local area and offers residents the biggest electrical
shopping destination in the area.

The 22580 square foot new Superstore offers the widest range and best
selection of electricals from Currys, ensuring a better shopping experience
for customers.

New Uddingston Superstore

A family launch event to celebrate the opening of the new store will also
be held on Saturday 1st May, with a secret local celebrity on hand to cut the
ribbon and celebrate its opening. As well as an appearance from the local
fire brigade with a fire engine for kids to play in, there will be a DJ with
a sound system outside, face painting for kids and a raffle raising money for
local charities, all of which will guarantee a fun, family day out.

The new Superstore showcases over 3607 products including a huge range of
LCD TVs (www.dixons.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd-blu-ray-11-u.html ), over 64
digital cameras (www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/photo-sat-nav-81-u.html ) and
over 31 MP3/4 players including brands such as Apple and Archos. There are
also various styles of washing machines and dishwashers (
www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/household-appliances/laundry-dishwashers-332-c.h
tml ) to suit every need throughout the store.

The new Superstore offers customers a 'hands-on' product experience
coupled with extended product ranges, which is designed to meet all
technology needs. Other services available at the Superstore will include:
Next Day Delivery service, which gives customers the option to choose when
they have their product delivered within a three hour time slot, the
award-winning WEEE recycling scheme and the option to reserve goods online
for collection in-store.

Nichola Fowler, Store Manager, comments: "The new Superstore in
Uddingston offers shoppers a great range of consumer electronics. The store
opening is also a boost to the local economy with 17 new jobs created."

"As the biggest electrical shopping destination in the area, customers
will be greeted by an exciting, fun and interactive in-store experience where
they can test out and play with products and get impartial advice from store
colleagues. Whether you're tech-savvy or need a bit more advice with your
purchases, the staff will be on hand to make sure you get the most out of
your visit."

The Uddingston store colleagues have all taken part in a new training
programme specifically designed by the retailer to ensure they can offer
customers help and advice to enable them find the right solution to their
individual needs and technology requirements. As well as improved customer
service and a new in-store experience, Currys remain committed to giving
customers the best priced electrical goods.

The Uddingston Superstore is part of an ongoing Currys refurbishment
programme across the country.

Nichola added: 'The Uddingston Superstore will offer an unbeatable
combination of value, choice and service and will be the number one
destination for electrical products in the area."

About Currys:

Currys is the UK's biggest electrical retailer with a network of over 500
stores nation-wide, including out of town superstores, high street
Currys.digital stores and a Currys Megastore in the Midlands.

Currys products are available at the same price whether bought in a store
or online at www.currys.co.uk

    For further information please contact:
    Kat McGettigan
    Talk PR
    +44(0)20-7544-3804
    Kat.mcgettigan@talkpr.com

    Anina Castle
    Head of Consumer PR
    anina.castle@dsgiplc.com

For further information please contact: Kat McGettigan, Talk PR, +44(0)20-7544-3804, Kat.mcgettigan at talkpr.com; Anina Castle, Head of Consumer PR, anina.castle at dsgiplc.com