All Home & DIY articles – Page 144
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG April Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail sales sprang back in April when they rose 4.2% on a like-for-like basis boosted by Easter, according to the BRC KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsMatalan full-year profits and sales dip as it plans to refinance the business
Matalan revealed profits and sales slipped in its full year as it plans to raise cash to refinance its senior debt.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on retail sales, The Co-op, Asda and more
Retail news round-up on May 13, 2014: Easter boosts retail sales, Midcounties Co-op backs reform plan, Asda ecommerce boss moves to Walmart and discounter grocers gain ground in Ireland.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Habitat at 50 – how it changed the high street
From its heyday as a design innovator to tough times and reinvigoration, it has been an eventful 50 years for Habitat. Retail Week speaks to managing director Clare Askem.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales soar 14.5% in its 150th anniversary week
John Lewis sales rose 14.5% to £74.9m in its 150th anniversary week despite the tube strike impacting footfall at its central London stores.
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OpinionBlog: Rivals should pay attention to Argos' new home own brand
Argos has traditionally been strong in sales of home-related products, but its crown has slipped in recent years.
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NewsTJ Hughes owner buys seven Paul Simon stores from administration
TJ Hughes owner Lewis Home Retail has acquired seven Paul Simon stores out of administration.
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NewsDFS rolls out online platform to sell direct to trade buyers
Furniture retailer DFS has launched an ecommerce website aimed at trade customers and contract buyers.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco relaunches its homewares range as part of UK fightback
Tesco has relaunched its homewares range as part of chief executive Philip Clarke’s plan to revitalize the UK business.
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NewsArgos ramps up multichannel offer with six small format London shops
Argos is in talks to open “five or six” small format stores in London this financial year as it aims to boost its multichannel offer.
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AnalysisHome Retail full-year figures: What the analysts say
Home Retail, which owns Argos and Homebase, revealed benchmark full-year pretax profit increased 27% to £115.4m. Retail Week looks at what the analysts say.
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NewsHome Retail full-year sales and profits up as Argos eyes new formats
Home Retail has reported a rise in full-year sales and profits as both its Argos and Homebase brands reported “good performances”.
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NewsCarpetright reopens Tottenham store devastated in riots
Carpetright has reopened its Tottenham store nearly three years after it was burnt to the ground during the riots.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, footfall and Irish retail sales
Retail news round-up on April 29, 2014: Tesco boss Philip Clarke comes under fresh pressure over S&P’s changed outlook, footfall across UK high street plunges 7.3% last week and Irish retail sales up 8.9% in March.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Better Bathrooms secures £10m to fuel showroom expansion
UK independent bathroom retailer Better Bathrooms has secured £10m funding from the Business Growth Fund to fuel its expansion.
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NewsEconomic growth gains pace in April as retailers are optimistic about next quarter
Economic growth gained pace in April as retailers forecast even stronger growth next quarter.
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OpinionBlog: Speedy delivery ensures fulfilling night's sleep for furniture chiefs
The importance of having a quality fulfilment operation when it comes to delivery of big-ticket items was brought into sharp relief for me this week.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales soar over the Easter week
John Lewis sales jumped 20.5% to £74.6m in the week running up to Easter as its new York store had a “splendid” first week of trading.
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NewsWickes generates 'strong' sales in first quarter
Travis Perkins’ consumer division, largely comprising Wickes, delivered “strong” sales in the first quarter.
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NewsRetailers create more jobs in first quarter as confidence grows
The number of people employed in retail increased 1.8% in the first quarter, driven by non-food store groups.