All B&Q articles – Page 37
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News
Kingfisher to move HQ abroad
B&Q owner Kingfisher is considering moving headquarters out of the UK in an effort to save money.
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AnalysisDo stars still sell?
With marketing budgets feeling the pinch, retailers may be thinking twice about signing celebrities to front their brand. Charlotte Hardie asks when they’re worth it and how they can be put to best use
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Opinion
On doing the right thing
It’s hard to talk to anybody about store design these days without matters environmental cropping up.
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Kingfisher sourcing set to deliver margin gain
Kingfisher is poised to reap margin benefits from improved cross-border sourcing as it attempts to bring its French and UK operations more closely in line.
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B&Q sets sights higher for next eco-store build
B Q will open a two-floor, 150,000 sq ft flagship eco-store in New Malden, Surrey, in November.
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Kingfisher profits rise 8.9% in first quarter
DIY group Kingfisher reported a better-than-expected rise in sales and profits for the 13 weeks to May 3.
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AnalysisThe weirdest jobs in retail
From professional pet food tasters to the man who makes a living blowing up toasters, Charlotte Dennis-Jones talks to the people with the most unusual jobs in retail
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Analysis
Back of the net
Jonathon Brown’s work as B&Q head of multichannel will be under the microscope, as this area is a key priority for new Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire. Jennifer Creevy reports
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Opinion
Hopes live on for Boots debt deal
The idea that debt markets may be starting to relax again looked like a triumph of hope over experience as renewed attempts by Alliance Boots’ lenders to offload loans came to nought.
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Murphy paid £1.6 million in last year at Kingfisher
Former Kingfisher chief executive Gerry Murphy was paid more than 1.6 million in his last year with the business.
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Analysis
Quiet revolution
B&Q’s rolling revamp programme is a key part of Kingfisher’s attempt to revive the DIY chain. John Ryan visits the latest store to get the treatment in Sutton and gives a progress report
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B&Q to step up multichannel offer after successful trials
DIY giant B&Q is to ramp up its multichannel offer this month to increase its share of the 19.5 billion online retail market.
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Opinion
Two cheers for Cheshire
By the time Sir Geoff Mulcahy was edged out of Kingfisher he had transformed the retailer’s valuation from £100 million to £5.6 billion. Mulcahy gave back £29.50 for every £1 from investors.
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Cheshire draws up master plan for Kingfisher revival
Kingfisher chief executive Ian Cheshire has outlined the priorities that will characterise his leadership and also appointed a new chief executive for the UK.
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Superdrug boss to run B&Q
DIY group Kingfisher has named Superdrug boss Euan Sutherland as chief executive of its UK operations.
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Opinion
The Retail Week – March 28, 2008
New Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire has a three-year plan to revitalise the embattled international DIY retail giant – or at least he will have, after spending most of the next year planning the plan.
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Analysis
Tough love
The going is tough for B&Q, but HR chief Martyn Phillips hopes to aid the recovery by drawing on the skills of its staff. He tells Charlotte Dennis-Jones how he is turning their enthusiasm into sales
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Cheshire outlines Kingfisher vision as sales climb
Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire has outlined his vision for the future of the retailer as it reported a sales increase.
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Opinion
The Retail Week – February 29
Recently promoted Kingfisher chief executive Ian Cheshire is wasting no time in sweeping his new broom through the business.
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Adams to walk from Kingfisher in shock move
Veteran Kingfisher executive George Adams is to leave at the end of next month as new group chief executive Ian Cheshire begins to reshape the retail giant.