All B&Q articles – Page 32
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NewsKingfisher aims for overseas growth in emerging markets
DIY giant Kingfisher aims to grow by expanding internationally over the next five to 10 years.
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NewsB&Q lures Asda head of marketing to board role
DIY giant B&Q has poached Asda marketing director Katherine Paterson and appointed her to the board, reinstating a marketing role at that level for the first time in two years.
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OpinionInnovating through a downturn
Don’t let the day-to-day stop you investing in your company’s future
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Former Kingfisher director George Adams named chief executive of Maxeda DIY
Former Kingfisher executive George Adams is to become chief executive of Maxeda DIY, part of the Dutch private equity-backed retail group of the same name.
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AnalysisThe perks of the job
Offering discounts and free products to your staff can lift morale and sales, says Liz Morrell
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OpinionCo-operation’s what you need
Collaboration across our industry is resulting in some extraordinary outcomes, writes Mark Price
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AnalysisKingfisher trades its brightest ideas
The international retail group tried something different at its June conference to promote the exchange of ideas.
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NewsB&Q suffers second quarter sales fall
DIY group Kingfisher suffered a sales decline at its UK arm in the second quarter as shoppers avoided big-ticket purchases.
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NewsKingfisher puts Euan Sutherland in charge of group sourcing
DIY group Kingfisher has rejigged directors’ responsibilities to put more “management resource” behind its group sourcing drive.
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NewsB&Q to open small city centre stores
DIY retailer B&Q intends to open small-format city centre stores in the UK after the success of similar pilot stores run by parent Kingfisher overseas.
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NewsB&Q to open new distribution centre
B&Q will open a new regional distribution centre in Swindon next year, as part of changes to its distribution strategy.
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NewsDavid Cameron hosts retail leaders for chat at Chequers
Prime Minister David Cameron invited some of retail’s biggest hitters to Chequers on Sunday, giving hope to store chiefs that the new coalition Government takes retail’s role in the economy seriously.
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NewsSelf-help measures drive Kingfisher quarterly profits rise
Improved gross margin and cost productivity helped DIY giant Kingfisher post a rise in first quarter profits despite a like-for-like sales fall.
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NewsKingfisher and Topps Tiles updates won’t lift home sector gloom
Updates from Kingfisher and Topps Tiles next week are expected to paint a subdued picture of the home sector’s performance.
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NewsTravis Perkins sales dip sets gloomy sector tone
Wickes’ owner, Travis Perkins, reported a decline in sales at its retail arm that analysts believe will be mirrored in updates from rivals B&Q and Homebase next month.
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AnalysisMay the forces be with you
The skills developed as an armed forces reservist can be of value to retailers
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OpinionBecoming a game-changer
Retailers need the right structures to ensure innovation drives growth, says Ian Cheshire
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NewsKingfisher full year profits surge 49%
DIY giant Kingfisher’s adjusted pre-tax profits surged 48.6% to £547m in the year to January 30 but the retailer remains cautious on the outlook.
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NewsHomebase fires back at B&Q price offensive
Home Retail-owned home enhancement chain Homebase has returned fire at B&Q, which last week launched a price-led advertising campaign targeting its arch-rival as the key Easter season approaches.