📺 Currys reducing brightness of display TVs in store to save money as energy prices soar
In July, Currys said it had to pay an additional £8m for energy costs for the year to April 30.
Energy prices have soared in recent times thanks to rising wholesale costs with businesses now receiving support from the Government with bills capped for six months.The French fashion house, LVMH, previously said it would turn down the thermostat in its stores and encouraged staff to take the stairs instead of getting in a lift.
It added lights in stores will be switched off between 10pm and 7am and office lights will go off from 9pm.In Germany the chain is now required to switch off all lights at night, one analyst said.
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