All Home & DIY articles – Page 129
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OpinionComment: Better Bathrooms’ online presence improves customer experience
An online presence allows retailers to better cater to their customers by communicating with them quickly and effectively.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What will be the key themes in retail in 2015?
The forecast for 2015 is bright, with real wage growth and low interest rates – how will these developments impact retail?
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NewsTopps Tiles reports 6% jump in first-quarter like-for-like sales
Topps Tiles posted a 6% increase in sales over the quarter ended December 27, as it built on strong trading in the same period of last year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waterstones, Homebase, Amazon and more
Retail news round-up on January 7, 2015: Waterstones reports declining Kindle sales; Karen Gray returns to Homebase; Nisa hires new CEO; and more.
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NewsRetailers predict growth of 4.7% in 2015 as sector outstrips wider economy
Retailers expect to significantly outperform the wider UK economy as they predict an average sales growth of 4.7% this year.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports strong Christmas but boss warns of Black Friday impact
John Lewis has reported strong Christmas sales but boss Andy Street also highlighted the distorted trading patterns of Black Friday.
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NewsRetailers optimistic for 2015 and plan to increase investment levels
Retailers are optimistic about their prospects for 2015 and many predict increases in sales and plan to invest more, including in staffing.
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NewsRetailers demand talks with Government over 'fiscally neutral' rates review
Retailers have demanded talks with the Government over the proposed business rates review and its aim of being “fiscally neutral”.
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InterviewQ&A: DFS boss Ian Filby on surging profits and the year ahead
DFS boss Ian Filby discusses the reasons behind a 53% surge in first-quarter profits, the company’s international expansion and how the General Election will impact sales.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales dip after early November peak
John Lewis reported a year-on-year sales slip of 2.4% in the week to December 20 following November’s early peak.
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NewsDFS reports 53% surge in profits following 'record' 12 months
DFS has reported a 53% surge in profits for its first quarter, ending a “record” 12 months period for the furniture retailer.
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Analysis2014 in review: The retail industry's highs and lows
2014 has been a year of flotations, fires and financial fumbles for retailers. Retail Week casts an eye back over the events that defined the past 12 months.
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AnalysisCompany profile: Wumei Holdings takes control of B&Q China
Wumei Holdings has acquired a 70% stake in B&Q China as it dips its toes in the DIY sector, having previously focused on supermarkets and department stores.
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NewsKingfisher sells controlling stake in B&Q China for £140m
Kingfisher has sold a controlling stake in its B&Q China business to Wumei Holdings for £140m as it seeks to focus on its European business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Zara, Panic Saturday and more
Retail news round-up on December 22, 2014: SFO to probe Tesco suppliers; Zara launches home store format; shoppers spend £1.2bn on ‘panic Saturday’; retailers poised for record online Christmas Day spending; Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe warns of two more years of pain.
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NewsOak Furniture Land to open 57 sofa showrooms by Boxing Day
Oak Furniture Land will launch a sofa proposition by Boxing Day that will include 57 showrooms across the country.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Ikea, consumer confidence and more
Retail news round-up on December 19, 2014: Amazon launches one hour delivery service; Ikea suspends sales in Russia; Christmas delivery delays impact etailers; Consumer confidence dips; Tesco Mobile launches personalised gif shop
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NewsIkea opens its largest global store with Korean debut
Swedish furniture retailer Ikea has today opened its biggest store with a 635,070 sq ft shop just outside of Seoul, Korea.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Ikea and Virgin Wines
Retail news round-up on December 18, 2014: Tesco’s accounting black hole may be bigger than feared, Ikea customer anger over delivery delays, Virgin Wines offers locker collection service
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AnalysisInfographic: Christmas spend and footfall to jump on December 23
Christmas spend is set to peak on December 23, with retailers expected to rake in £1.3bn in sales, according to Visa.