- Currys continues to invest in its stores, meaning 115 stores planned to receive investment this year.
- 50 of Currys largest stores, megastores, to see improvements across the UK.
Currys plc, the UK’s leading omnichannel electricals retailer, has announced further investments in its store portfolio. The blended in-store and online omnichannel model continues to be important to Currys’ customers, with two-thirds using stores to make their purchases.
50 of Currys largest stores*, will undergo the makeover which will see the inclusion of new categories, seasonal showcases, and a focus on reinvigorating megastore entrance space.
New categories include health and beauty, pet tech, portable power, and fitness – in line with customer needs and the latest trends. Seasonal ranges will include the launch of categories such as BBQs and gardening equipment in summer, back to school tech & supplies in the autumn, and new gifting ranges & services in winter.
“We couldn’t be more excited to get these products into the hands of both our customers and colleagues! It’s great that customers can go in stores, test drive the tech, and also speak to our capable & committed colleagues to understand our products, better than anyone else. From the latest hair styling equipment and automated litter trays to satellite broadband and treadmills – we’re helping everyone enjoy the latest and most amazing technology.”
Vicky Bennion Currys’ Head of New and Growth Categories
The megastores investment plans are already underway, with the Swindon, Merry Hill, Brentford and Solihull megastores all newly relaunched.
This aligns with Currys’ commitment to its omnichannel model, comprised of 301 stores across the UK&I and a strong online presence. It also follows the recent announcement of the reimagining of 65 store layouts to make the retailer’s mid-size superstores more navigable. Overall, this means Currys plans to transform a cumulative 115 stores throughout 2024/25 – building on its retail fundamentals, critical to making the customer shopping experience easier.
“The investment in these 50 megastores builds on what we’ve already achieved this year so far, and I can’t wait to hear the feedback from inside and outside of the business on the new categories and seasonal items.
Matthew Speight Currys’ Director of Stores
I continue to be blown away by the incredible teams around the business who work tirelessly to make such milestones a reality for our customers. Yet again, kudos to the colleagues– let’s keep building on the UK’s leading omnichannel retailer position and pushing to provide a best-in-class, easy to shop experience for our amazing customers.”
*Includes Merry Hill Retail Park, Swindon, Rotherham, Brentford, Solihull, Reading, Liverpool Aintree, Medway, Leicester Fosse, Stevenage, Cribbs Causeway, Oxford, Stoke Festival Park, Thurrock, Cardiff East, Maidstone, North Shields, Oldham, Guildford, Derby Kingsway, Wednesbury J9, Edinburgh Kinnaird, Swansea Morfa, Mansfield, Glasgow Braehead, Crawley, Staples Corner, Enfield, Teesside Park, Dundee, Lincoln, Newtownabbey, Croydon, Hull St Andrews Quay, Portsmouth, Leeds Birstall, Slough, Chester, Gateshead Team Valley, Nottingham Castle Marina, Plymouth, New Malden, Warrington, Southampton, Milton Keynes, Old Kent Road, Coventry, Gloucester, Bromborough, Poole