Currys Digital

Currys Digital is an electrical retailer in the United Kingdom owned by Dixons Carphone. With its origins in a photographic shop opened by Charles Kalms, the chain now has a store in most towns and cities across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The chain was formerly known as Dixons until 2006, when parent company DSG International announced they were moving away from the Dixons brand, except in Ireland and UK airports.

History

Origins

The first Dixons store was opened by Charles Kalms in Southend as a photographic studio in 1937. The business flourished during the Second World War, as there was much demand for photographic services and family portraits. By the end of the war Kalms had opened seven more studios in the London area. Unfortunately for Kalms, the demands for portrait services decreased considerably after the war, and he was forced to close all but one studio in Edgware, North London. There are now more than 30 stores across the United Kingdom and more than 7,000 staff working for DSGI.