Electrical retailer Currys has benefitted from football fever capturing the nation as sales of large-screen televisions improved in the run up to the Euros.
But the boost came too late in the game to bolster full-year revenue as it fell by 2% on a constant currency basis to £8.48bn in the year to April 27, down from £8.87bn the year previous.
Group adjusted pre-tax profit rose 10% to £118m, up from £107m the year prior.
Like-for-like sales in the UK and Ireland divisions fell 2% to £4.97bn, while adjusted pre-tax profit in the UK and Ireland divisions fell 16% to £142m.
The firm blamed this on slower demand due to high inflation levels and rising interest rates weakening consumer confidence.
But Chief Executive Alex Baldock remained positive thanks to football fans.
“Having a third of the TV market and the Euros being a big event for many people, we’re seeing that super-sizing trend keep on giving.”
He said "as the market leader we should benefit most" from the rise in sales.
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