All Home & DIY articles – Page 13
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Innovation of the WeekIkea launches collection made from 300 tonnes of recycled staff uniforms
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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AnalysisKingfisher: Four ways the B&Q owner plans to patch up growth in 2024
With low confidence and poor weather raining on shoppers’ grand home improvement plans, how is Kingfisher planning to patch things up over the next 12 months or so?
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AnalysisNext: What’s in store for the fashion giant as a ‘new era’ beckons?
After yet another stellar performance from Next, Retail Week looks ahead to the fashion and home group’s “new era” and its plans to continue on an upward trajectory
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AnalysisBig ticket’s big squeeze: how are home retailers navigating sluggish demand?
As DFS issues another profit warning and Wickes reports that demand for pricier purchases has been ’challenging’, how much more penny pinching can big-ticket retailers take?
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NewsWickes hails ‘robust’ year and new Solar Fast acquisition
Wickes has hailed a “robust” full-year performance, with profit before tax landing ahead of expectations. It also announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Solar Fast.
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NewsDFS issues profit warning as ‘weaker market demand’ takes toll
Sofa giant DFS has lowered its revenue and profit guidance for the full year as “weaker market demand” takes its toll.
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NewsBensons for Beds back in profit despite ‘challenging period’
Bensons for Beds has returned to an EBITDA profit, despite what it calls a continued challenging market and supressed consumer sentiment.
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AnalysisNew John Lewis boss Peter Ruis on first steps to restoring retailer’s mojo
Staff at John Lewis Partnership may once again have missed out on their beloved bonus – for the second year in a row – but at least the famous retailer is back in the black.
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NewsDunelm non-exec named new customer director
Dunelm has announced that a non-exec director has stepped down from the board to take on a full-time role as the retailer’s customer director.
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NewsB&Q and DTC paint company Lick strike in-store partnership
B&Q is set to stock a range of paint, samples and decorating accessories from direct-to-consumer brand Lick in its stores across the UK and Ireland.
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NewsExclusive: Deliveroo expands Screwfix partnership to 15 locations
Deliveroo has expanded its partnership with Screwfix to reach 15 locations since its launch, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: B&Q marketing director Tom Hampson on the power of ‘You Can Do It’
As B&Q dusts off its ‘You Can Do It’ slogan for a new advertising campaign, we spoke to marketing director Tom Hampson about the power of the catchphrase, balancing innovation with heritage, and influencer marketing
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NewsHomebase reports heavy losses but on track for profitable 2024
Poor weather and consumer caution left Homebase with heavy losses last year, but the group says it is on track to deliver double-digit profits in 2024.
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NewsJohn Lewis to cut 200 external customer service jobs
John Lewis is set to make around 200 people redundant from Foundever, the customer service provider it contracts.
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NewsB&Q refreshes ‘You Can Do It’ slogan in new ad campaign
B&Q is launching a new ad campaign that puts the spotlight back on its 40-year-old ‘You Can Do It’ slogan.
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GalleryWolf & Badger ‘redefines retail experience’ with London flagship
Fashion, homewares and accessories retailer Wolf & Badger has opened the doors to a new London flagship on Berwick Street in Soho.
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AnalysisStaff discounts: What do the UK’s biggest retailers offer?
Working on the shopfloor can be a tough gig. With rising incidents of crime and abuse, retailers have to look after their employees with a wealth of support as well as additional perks to drive engagement. With that in mind, we looked at the staff discounts offered by the 30 biggest retailers in the UK
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NewsKingfisher sets 20,000 staff training target for B&Q and Screwfix
B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher aims to have thousands of colleagues complete an apprenticeship, traineeship or formal qualification by 2030.
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NewsDunelm posts rise in sales and increased market share gains across homewares and furniture
Dunelm has recorded strong sales growth and market share gains in both homewares and furniture markets.
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NewsB&Q becomes ‘highest-paying major retailer’ after pay boost
B&Q has raised its hourly rate of pay and now claims to be the highest-paying major retailer in the UK.