All Home & DIY articles – Page 146
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InterviewQ&A: Soak & Sleep chief executive Charlie Hunt
Charlie Hunt, chief executive of Soak & Sleep speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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NewsSofa.com profits surge 48% as sales jump 20%
Sofa.com has reported a 48% rise in adjusted EBITDA to £5.3m for the 12 months to 28 February.
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NewsEaster disappoints as footfall slumps year on year
Footfall across the long Easter weekend fell by double digits year on year despite brighter weather.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Easter footfall, Sofa.com, Morrisons and click-and-collect
Retail news round-up on April 22, 2014: Easter footfall drops year-on-year, Sofa.com appoints Altium Capital as it mulls sale, Click-and-collect growth to outpace home deliveries, and Morrisons boss Dalton Philips could receive £2.3m bonus
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NewsJohn Lewis to celebrate 150th anniversary with exhibition and roof top garden
John Lewis is to mark its 150th anniversary with a series of activities including an interactive exhibition charting its history, a TV ad, and collaborations with brands.
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AnalysisIn pictures: John Lewis through the ages as it celebrates its 150th anniversary
John Lewis will be 150 years old in May. Retail Week takes a look at some of the key moments in its history.
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AnalysisVideo: John Lewis Partnership founder John Spedan Lewis
As John Lewis celebrates 150 years since the first store opened on London’s Oxford Street, Retail Week dips into the archives.
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NewsWarm weather and Easter holidays propel sales at John Lewis and Waitrose
John Lewis said warm weather and its new store in York propelled sales growth of 13% last week.
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OpinionComment: Retail parks will be the winners this Easter weekend
Good weather and rising consumer confidence should help DIY shopping locations to shine over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
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AnalysisThe Easter retail market: What do retailers need to know?
Consumer spending over Easter is predicted to reach £4.36bn this year, so retailers will aim to pull in customers looking for gifts.
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Analysis: BRC-KPMG March Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail sales fell 1.7% on a like-for-like basis in March, as the later timing of Easter distorted figures, according to BRC-KPMG.
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NewsInflation drops below 2% target for third consecutive month
Inflation fell to 1.6% in March, down from 1.7% in February and the third consecutive month it has been below the Bank of England’s 2% target.
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NewsHomebase to use TV-watching data to time and target its ads
Homebase has signed a three-year contract with data firm Sky IQ to help the retailer better understand the impact of its TV advertising.
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NewsMarch retail like-for-likes fall 1.7% due to tough Easter comparatives
March retail sales fell 1.7% on a like-for-like basis due to the timing of Easter, which falls later this year.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose chaired etailer Soak & Sleep to tap into Australian market
Soak & Sleep, the bed and bath etailer chaired by Sir Stuart Rose, is to expand overseas for the first time and introduce new product categories as part of its growth plans.
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GalleryStore gallery: Dixons unveils convenience and lifestyle designs
Electricals giant Dixons has launched two new-store designs – one a Currys and PC World in London’s Canary Wharf shopping centre and the second featuring a remodelled kitchen department at the Thurrock megastore.
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OpinionBlog: Biblical weather events mean DIY and home retailers need to rethink models
The recent flooding claimed its first retail scalp last week when home furnishings chain Paul Simon filed for administration.
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NewsInfographic: Special aisles for mums and personal 'style butlers'
Retailers could create special aisles for mums and interactive digital displays for men as they react to changing shopping habits.
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NewsUniqlo owner Fast Retailing eyes bid for Cath Kidston
Uniqlo’s Japanese owner Fast Retailing is eyeing a bid to buy kitsch homewares brand Cath Kidston, but may face some competition.
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NewsNext chief executive Lord Wolfson takes home £4.65m
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson took home £4.65m including a £3.6m bonus in the fashion retailer’s last financial year.