PC World is Britain's largest specialist chain of computer superstores.

The superstores offer more than 5,000 product lines including extensive ranges of PCs, laptops, printers, software, peripherals and accessories from the major brands, as well as many PC World exclusive products.

In-store PC Clinics offer on the spot advice and service. Component Centres offer a 'one-stop shop' for customers with advanced technical knowledge, providing a vast choice of PC components and upgrade products at competitive prices.

Every PC World store has an in-store business centre staffed by experienced business specialists. They offer local companies face-to-face help and advice with choosing the best IT solutions.

There are 148 stores in the UK and ten in the Republic of Ireland.
(as of 12th November 2005)

Sales in 2004/2005 (including PC World Business) were £1,695 million.

PC World is part of the DSG Retail Group. In 1993 The Group bought Vision Technology Group Ltd (VTA), which operated four PC World Superstores and a group of companies selling mail order PCs, peripherals, software and accessories to companies, educational institutions and private individuals.

VTG's PC World Superstores were based in Croydon, Lakeside Retail Park at West Thurrock, Brentford and Staples Corner, north London.

The Group sold VTG's mail order division and focused on the retail side of the business.

In 1996, The Group acquired DN Computer Services plc (DNCS), the computer reseller business, which became part of the PC World division. DNCS enabled PC World to establish an even stronger position in the £3 billion business-to-business market.

In 1998, The Group acquired Byte Computer Superstores Ltd with 16 retail outlets.