All Home & DIY articles – Page 136
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NewsWill Adderley returns to chief executive role at Dunelm as profits rise
Dunelm founding family member Will Adderley has become chief executive again following the resignation of Nick Wharton.
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NewsNext profits surge after 'strongest sales growth for many years'
Next’s pre-tax profit surged 19.3% to £324.2m in its first half as it experienced its “strongest sales growth for many years”.
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NewsHome Retail warns of 'inconsistent' recovery as sales edge up
Home Retail Group has warned of an inconsistent recovery as Argos’s like-for-likes edged up and Homebase’s sales remained flat in the second quarter.
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NewsKingfisher's incoming boss Laury: “I know the business, I know the industry and I know the people”
Incoming Kingfisher boss Véronique Laury is confident she can successfully lead the group, stating, “I know the business, I know the industry and I know the people”.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Kingfisher’s changing of the guard
A change of chief executive has tended to be seen as a sign of bad news in retailing lately, so why has Kingfisher’s share price risen today?
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AnalysisKingfisher's first half and management change: What the analysts say
Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire is to stand down and be replaced internally by Castorama head Véronique Laury. Retail Week examines the analyst reaction
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AnalysisAnalysis: Departing Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire's legacy
As Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire prepares to step down after seven years as group chief executive, Retail Week looks at his legacy.
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OpinionComment: All change at Kingfisher – and all change in retail's boardrooms
The impending departure of Kingfisher chief executive Sir Ian Cheshire is the latest instance of dramatic change in retail boardrooms.
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AnalysisIn the news: Kingfisher incoming boss Véronique Laury profiled
Chic Frenchwoman Véronique Laury may not look like a traditional DIY retailer, but few know as much about the sector as her.
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NewsKingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire to exit as Castorama's Véronique Laury steps up
Kingfisher group chief executive Sir Ian Cheshire is to stand down by the end of the financial year to be replaced internally by Véronique Laury.
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NewsIkea reports improved European performance as global sales jump 3.6%
Ikea’s European business is showing signs of improvement as it reports a 3.6% jump in like-for-like sales for its financial year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: August retail sales sector break down
UK retail like-for-likes increased by 1.3% in August, according to BRC-KPMG data. Retail Week takes a look at the performance sector-by-sector.
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NewsBrightHouse lending practices to be scrutinised by Parliamentary inquiry
BrightHouse’s lending practices are to be scrutinised by a Parliamentary inquiry to ensure shoppers are “getting a good deal”.
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NewsCooler weather and back-to-school ranges help retail sales to bumper August
Cool weather boosted autumn fashion collections and demand for back-to-school ranges helped retail sales have their best performance since January.
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NewsLaura Ashley to launch in China and India within 12 months
Laura Ashley aims to launch in China and India within 12 months as it builds on strong organic growth in its international markets.
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NewsLaura Ashley posts rise in first-half profits as momentum gathers in second half
Laura Ashley’s profits and sales jumped in its first-half driven by international and online as momentum gathers in its second half.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Selfridges, eBay and Laura Ashley
Retail news round-up on September 5, 2014: Selfridges opens first cinema in store, eBay hit with a technical hitch and Laura Ashley reveals profits and sales up in first half
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InterviewQ&A: Monsoon Accessorize, IT and ecommerce director, John Bovill
John Bovill, IT and ecommerce director of Monsoon Accessorize speaks to Retail Week about his last purchase and first job in retailing.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail's new entrepreneurs - three businesses taking the industry by storm
Retail is home to many entrepreneurs determined to build great businesses. Retail Week talks to three up-and-coming retail stars.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Could the internet of things reduce consumption while increasing profit?
It’s no secret that retail consumption generates unsustainable volumes of waste.