All articles by Emily Hardy – Page 16
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OpinionOpinion: Don’t judge Bunnings by B&Q's standards... yet
Critics on both sides of the UK DIY war came out in force this week to tear strips off both Kingfisher-owned B&Q and its new rival Bunnings.
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GalleryStore gallery: Petersham Nurseries comes to Covent Garden
Petersham Nurseries – the Surrey-based garden centre renowned for its Michelin-starred food offer – has opened a new branch in London’s Covent Garden.
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VideoWatch: H&M-owned Weekday opens doors to its first UK store
Swedish fashion retailer Weekday gives us a tour ahead of the opening of its first UK store as it hopes to stand out in a competitive market.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Asda, Wilko, Bunnings and B&Q
The Retail Week team discuss the biggest stories in the industry over the last seven days including 3,900 jobs under consultation at Wilko.
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NewsKingfisher sales drop as B&Q bitten by bad weather
B&Q and Screwfix-owner Kingfisher said like-for-like sales were hit in its second quarter as bad weather dampened trading at B&Q.
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NewsBunnings racks up losses in maiden full year
Wesfarmer-owned DIY retailer Bunnings made a loss in its first full year on these shores as it kick-started its assault on the UK DIY market.
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NewsAmazon grows UK fulfilment network creating 1,000 jobs
Amazon has unveiled plans to expand its UK fulfilment network with a new centre in Bristol, which will lead to the creation of 1,000 new full-time jobs.
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NewsToday in retail: Sainsbury’s stalls, exec pay unveiled
When questioned last month about Sainsbury’s proposed takeover of Nisa, the grocer’s boss Mike Coupe remained tight-lipped.
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NewsToday in retail: The Hut Group plumps its portfolio
In times of uncertainty, retailers will either tighten their belts or, perhaps counterintuitively, spend more money.
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GalleryStore gallery: Wickes’ new look superstore in Crawley
Wickes unveiled a ‘new look’ DIY shed earlier this month in Crawley, complete with a host of new features. Retail Week takes a look around.
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NewsFootfall drops as shoppers cut back on non-essentials
Overall shopper numbers fell last month at the steepest level since January as consumers start to rein in spending on non-essential items.
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NewsSainsbury’s pilots 30-minute click-and-collect service
Sainsbury’s has launched a free 30-minute click-and-collect grocery service, stealing a march on its rivals in the increasingly heated grocery delivery war.
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VideoThe Retail Week with Wilf Walsh: Grocery jobs and DFS
Carpetright boss Wilf Walsh joins The Retail Week team to discuss the biggest stories in the industry over the past seven days.
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NewsToys R Us full-year profits jump despite falling sales
Toys R Us’ pre-tax profits rocketed in its latest full year, but sales dipped amid what the retailer described as a ‘competitive market environment’.
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NewsToday in retail: Cath Kidston beats Brexit blues abroad
A near 20% sales rise at Cath Kidston’s international business gave the brand’s EBITDA a 27% boost in its last full year.
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NewsScS like-for-likes slip against ‘tough comparatives’
In a pre-close update, ScS said order intake slipped 0.7% on a like-for-like basis in its full year as it came up against tough comparatives.
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NewsFinery hires new boss to replace co-founder Raithatha
Finery has appointed John Hind as its new chief executive to succeed current boss and company co-founder Nickyl Raithatha.
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NewsCath Kidston profits jump as international arm blooms
Cath Kidston’s full-year profits surged as “essential Britishness” struck a chord with shoppers in its overseas markets.
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NewsPets Pyjamas boss Gracia Amico departs online business
Pets Pyjamas chief executive Gracia Amico has exited the pets specialist after three years at the helm, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsToday in retail: What a week of deals means for retail
Retailers across the industry have been nothing if not proactive this week, unveiling deals and partnerships aplenty.