Utilize the input text as a context reference, choose the right relationship between Dixons and retail from the options. Options: product/material produced, manufacturer, distributed by, industry, position held, original broadcaster, owned by, founded by, distribution format, headquarters location, stock exchange, currency, parent organization, chief executive officer, director/manager, owner of, operator, member of, employer, chairperson, platform, subsidiary, legal form, publisher, developer, brand, business division, location of formation, creator.

"For Dixons Carphone, the deal with Sprint allows the company to dip its toe in the waters of a U.S. market that, while competitive, is certainly compelling in terms of scale," said Neil Saunders of retail research group Conlumino.

Answer: industry