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19 Nov 2008
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DSGi Business’ woes have continued with the firm closing its PC World Business in Ireland, resulting in the loss of 12 jobs.
Commenting on the latest job losses, a DSGi representative said: “The market conditions in the Irish Republic have meant that while the b2b business has continued to grow, we do not see that it can become profitable in the short to medium term.
“We have therefore taken the decision to close PC World Business in Ireland with the loss of 12 roles. We are currently in discussion with the personnel concerned regarding deployment opportunities within the organisation, as DSG Retail Ireland employes over 750 personnel through its store and retail support network.”
Further reading
The news is the latest in a number of changes to hit the firm since the summer.
Just last week CRN revealed how DSGI managing director Jerry Roest is stepping down after two years at the helm, and is being replaced by acting chief operating officer Martin Dorchester (channelweb 11 November).
Earlier this year it was revealed how DSGi Business entered into a consultation period with around 50 staff (Channelweb 28 August). This resulted in a number of casualties including DSGi group sales director Russell Flowers.
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Irish PC World Business closes doors
it is fair to say that present market conditions at tough for any retailer. DSGi Business have had many opportunities to shape their sales machine to be the best in the business however, over the last 12 months they have continued to seal off their back office staff without giving significant focus on the real problem that is their sales division. Too many times have we seen issues go unchallenged and whilst they have recognised in recent weeks that at an average of 40 minutes per sales person on the phone 'Doing their job' was the real issue they may have left it just a little too late. I only wish that they would have listened and have done more.
Posted by Lee | 19 Nov 2008
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