All Home & DIY articles – Page 143
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NewsIn pictures: Retailers at Chelsea Flower Show
Chelsea Flower Show brought out green fingered retailers this week, who emerged victorious at the famous horticultural event.
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NewsCarpetright looks forward to 'new era' as Wilf Walsh joins as chief executive
Carpetright group finance director Neil Page said the retailer is poised to welcome a “new era” after overhauling its management team.
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AnalysisCarpetright's management shake up: What the analysts say
Carpetright has appointed Wilf Walsh as its new chief executive, following a management overhaul. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts say.
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AnalysisIn the news: Carpetright's new boss Wilf Walsh profiled
Wilf Walsh has been appointed chief executive of floorcoverings giant Carpetright as part of a wide-ranging management overhaul.
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NewsRetail sales volumes record highest annual growth in a decade
Retail sales volumes recorded their highest year-on-year growth in a decade in April, boosted by Easter and growing consumer confidence.
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NewsInflation rises for the first time since last summer
Inflation grew for the first time since last summer in April, driven by fashion and footwear price increases.
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NewsCarpetright appoints new boss as management team overhauled
Floorcoverings giant Carpetright has overhauled its management team resulting in a new boss being appointed and the exit of founder Lord Harris and two directors.
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OpinionComment: Concrete proof social media can improve in-store footfall?
Champions for online retail cite the potential to cut logistics and staffing costs, whilst allowing retailersto personalise their offerings, foster loyalty and build CRM. These days, some retailers are little more than well-disguised data companies.
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NewsTopps Tiles half-year profits soar helped by improving consumer confidence
Topps Tiles pre-tax profit soared from £4.7m to £8m in its half year to March 29 helped by improving consumer confidence.
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OpinionBlog: Homebase is making steps in the right direction with its new store format
As shoppers get more comfortable buying big ticket items online, home and DIY retailers must come up with ever more inventive ways to lure shoppers through their doors.
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NewsApril footfall flat but out-of-town locations boosted by Easter
Footfall in April slipped 0.1% against last year and down on a 1.8% rise in March despite sales getting a boost from the Easter holidays.
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NewsEntry deadline extended for Retail Week Rising Stars Awards 2014
The deadline for entries for the Retail Week Rising Stars Awards, retails leading awards for industry staff, has been extended to May 23.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales up 15.6% boosted by 150th anniversary
John Lewis sales surged 15.6% last week boosted by its 150th anniversary celebrations, as it expects the present warmer weather to encourage sales growth.
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NewsIn pictures: Cafes, robotic lawnmowers and Netmums – Homebase's new look
Homebase has opened a new format that features its first cafe and a focus on inspiration as it bids to enhance its appeal with female shoppers.
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NewsVideo: Homebase boss Paul Loft on the importance of leisure offer at new store
Homebase boss Paul Loft speaks to Retail Week about the retailer’s new store format that features its first café, a new fascia and a revamped garden centre.
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NewsPaul Simon's remaining stores to close as administrator fails to find buyer
The administrators of collapsed home furnishings retailer Paul Simon will close down all of the remaining 22 stores, resulting in 209 job losses.
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NewsVideo: Ao.com targets World Cup fans with new campaign
Ao.com has released a new advert to attract football fans to their television offer in the run up to the World Cup this summer.
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NewsBRC joins forces with manufacturers to strengthen business rates fight
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has joined forces with other industries to tackle the issue of burdensome business rates.
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AnalysisBitcoin payments: What do retailers need to know?
Electronic products retailer CeX became the first UK retailer to use Bitcoin in a store in an innovative payment trial. Retail Week looks at the pros and the cons of the virtual currency
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AnalysisCampaign: Habitat at 50 – a return to its design heyday with new advert
Habitat has launched an advertising campaign that it says represents a new strategic creative direction for the iconic brand, which is 50 years old this week.