Dixons Carphone's (DC.) results next week will be the first to be issued by the combined entity, following an all-share merger back in August. The integration is reportedly well under way, with £80m of cost savings in the pipeline.
Early indications also suggest that trading at the 11 store-in-store trials - Carphone outlets inside Dixons stores - is ahead of expectations. The 'Connected World Services' division, which aims to harness the power of the internet across all aspects of home life and business, is a big area of focus for the group. The unit has already won a contract with a major global brand, and is rolling out operations across Europe for Samsung and Media-Markt Saturn. We'll be looking for an update on this business, and also on the progress being made to boost revenues from services such as installations, warranties and repairs.
