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Philips Monitors available at Currys & PC World as of 2014

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MMD broadens distribution channels with major UK & Ireland retailers

Amsterdam, 11 December 2013 - MMD, brand license partner for Philips displays, broadens its retail distribution channels in the United Kingdom and Ireland with the UK's largest electrical retailers. As of January 2014, selected models of the Philips monitor portfolio will be available at Currys & PC World.

A strong partnership

Currys & PC World are owned by Dixons Retail, Europe's largest retailer specialising in consumer electronics. In a first step, selected Philips monitor models will be introduced to multiple points of sales in the UK and Ireland, as well as to the Currys & PC World online platforms. Amongst these, there is the 23" (58.4 cm) model 234E5QHAW. Boasting a high-grade AH-IPS panel with many extras such as integrated speakers (2 x 5 W) and MHL connectivity for compatible Android gadgets, this Full HD screen is sure to impress in-store in over 100 locations thanks to the Ultra Narrow Bezel and classy white finish. The model is exclusive to Currys & PC World.

Paul Butler, MMD Regional Sales Director comments: "MMD is looking forward to working together with Currys & PC World. We trust in the quality and attractiveness of our products as much as we trust Currys & PC World in their selling expertise and customer service. We are sure it will help the Philips monitor brand to grow even stronger in the UK marketplace."

Katrina Adamczyk, Category Manager for Desktops & Monitors at Currys PC World, said: "We are excited to introduce to our customers what MMD has to offer. Presenting innovative monitor models with the Philips brand promise in our proven retail environments will attract a lot of attention. At Currys & PC World, we are continually aiming to offer first-class technology deals to our UK customers. We are thus looking forward to cooperating with a supplier who has specialised in the development of consumer-focused products."

About MMD 

MMD is a wholly owned company of TPV that was established in 2009 through a brand license agreement with Philips. MMD exclusively markets and sells Philips branded LCD displays worldwide. By combining the Philips brand promise with TPV's manufacturing expertise in displays, MMD uses a fast and focused approach to bringing innovative products to market. MMD operates internationally with its European headquarters in Amsterdam and a local office in Prague that serves the Eastern European market. Through its network of local sales agents, MMD works with all major European IT distributors and resellers. The company's design and development center is located in Taiwan. www.lcdmonitors.philips.com.

About Currys & PC World

Currys & PC World are part of Dixons Retail plc. Dixons Retail plc is Europe's largest specialist electrical retailing and services company. Our aim is to bring the latest technology at the best prices to our customers combined with great advice and after sales care. We operate multi-channel businesses in 12 countries and pure play operations in 14 countries. We have 1,100 stores and nearly 36,000 colleagues.

Dixons Retail has built a successful and sustainable multichannel approach to electrical retailing. Focused on the customer, the business offers a comprehensive range of after sales services, including support from Knowhow, the UK's leading provider of technology solutions, support, expertise and repairs. As market leader in the Nordics, the business enjoys a superb reputation for first class customer service, a cost effective supply chain, strong retail sites across four countries and great supply relationships.