All B&Q articles – Page 16
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NewsApril Fools' Day 2016: Were you duped by these retail wind-ups?
Retailers have launched a host of wild and wacky April Fools’ Day pranks to fool customers. Retail Week casts its eye over some of the best.
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NewsLiving wage takes effect, but campaigners want employers to go further
The Government’s living wage comes into play today but campaigners claim there is “room for some businesses to go further”.
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NewsB&Q hit with petition over changes to staff pay rates as living wage looms
B&Q staff are rallying against changes to pay rates and benefits they claim are being made to counteract the cost of the living wage.
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NewsKingfisher poaches Decathlon exec to head up retail operations
Kingfisher has poached a long-serving Decathlon executive to oversee its retail operations following the exit of two senior directors.
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NewsKingfisher profits fall as Screwfix sales jump: what the analysts say
Kingfisher full-year profits fell 20.5% but like-for-like sales rose for B&Q and Screwfix. Here’s a look at what the analysts said.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who are the leading contenders to succeed Chris North at Amazon?
Amazon UK boss Chris North has quit after five years at the helm to join US etailer Shutterfly. Who will replace him at the online titan?
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NewsAgenda: Next, Game and B&Q owner Kingfisher to post full year results
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with full-year figures from Kingfisher, Next and Game, plus ONS retail sales data on the agenda.
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NewsNext boss Lord Wolfson throws weight behind Brexit and 'radical change'
Next boss Lord Wolfson is backing the Brexit campaign and believes Britain will be more prosperous out of the European Union.
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NewsPinterest to launch promoted pin advertising for UK retailers
Pinterest is launching promoted pins in the UK next month that will allow retailers to embed digital ads across its social platform.
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OpinionOpinion: Marketing on Mother’s Day is about more than flowers
The days of doing the predictable should be behind us when it comes to marketing. But how free-thinking are retailers in this regard?
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NewsKingfisher restructures after top-level directors depart
Kingfisher has suffered the departure of two senior directors prompting a restructure of the top team, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFormer B&Q boss Hodkinson warns Kingfisher chief of Bunnings' threat
Former B&Q boss Jim Hodkinson has accused Kingfisher chief Véronique Laury of “arrogance” over her dismissal of the threat posed by Bunnings.
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NewsHomebase leadership team culled as new owner Wesfarmers swings the axe
Homebase’s leadership team has been cleared out by new owner Wesfarmers with a raft of directors set to leave, Retail Week understands.
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NewsPoundland appoints ex-B&Q head as new boss as Jim McCarthy steps down
Poundland has unveiled a change at the top with long-serving boss Jim McCarthy to be replaced by former B&Q chief Kevin O’Byrne.
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NewsMoonpig parent PhotoBox poaches MandM Direct boss Jonathon Brown
Moonpig parent Photobox has drafted in MandM Direct boss Jonathon Brown as chief operating officer.
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AnalysisProfile: Kingfisher’s chief customer officer Pierre Woreczek
Kingfisher has created a chief customer officer role for McDonald’s executive Woreczek as the DIY group sets its transformation plan in motion.
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NewsKingfisher poaches McDonald's exec for new chief customer officer role
B&Q owner Kingfisher has poached McDonald’s executive Pierre Woreczek to fill the newly-created role of chief customer officer.
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AnalysisInfographic: Sales densities soar at Aldi plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, February 12, 2016: The Co-operative becomes the fastest growing non-discount grocer, plus more.
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OpinionTesco's pay stance epitomises the concerns of big and small retailers alike
The recent changes to pay at Tesco, Wilko and B&Q demonstrate how the the national living wage puts pressure on retailers of all sizes.
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NewsB&Q follows Tesco and Wilko with changes to its pay rates
B&Q has become the latest retailer to make changes to pay rates, following in the wake of grocery Goliath Tesco and variety store group Wilko.