The retailer’s sales were flat in like-for-like terms during the 10 weeks to January 4. Total sales dropped 2% on a reported currency basis.

Sales of electricals advanced 2% on a like-for-like basis across the group and were up by the same percentage in its core UK and Ireland market.

Dixons Carphone said electricals sales rose 3% on a like-for-like basis in its international markets, including a 6% uplift in Greece.

However, that progress was offset by a slump in mobile phone sales, which fell 9% in like-for-like terms in the UK and Ireland.