All Home & DIY articles – Page 154
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NewsMonsoon founder Peter Simon takes stake in furniture etailer Loaf
Monsoon and Accessorize founder Peter Simon has taken a significant minority stake in furniture retailer Loaf for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsLaura Ashley disposes of Moss Bros stake
Homewares retailer Laura Ashley has disposed of its stake in formalwear specialist Moss Bros.
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NewsNRF: French DIY retailer guns to triple online sales this year after IT investment
French DIY retailer Leroy Merlin expects its online sales to more than triple in 2014 after investing in a new ecommerce solution.
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NewsOliver Bonas eyes its first overseas stores as Christmas sales rise
Oliver Bonas is eyeing its first overseas stores as it posted a 6% like-for-like sales jump over Christmas.
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NewsInflation slows to 2% in December pulled down by food and toy prices
Inflation eased to 2% in December slipping from 2.1% in November as food and toys kept inflation low.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asos, Dixons and Home Retail
Retail news round-up on January 14, 2014: Argos boss John Walden tipped for Home Retail job, Asos achieves strong Christmas and Dixons signs new marketing agency.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Asos, Walmart, HMV and Target
Retail news round-up on January 13, 2014: Morrisons considering sale of upto 10% of properties; Asos expects 35% sales growth over Christmas; Wal-Mart International’s CFO Cathy Smith to depart; World’s largest music shop shuts down as HMV moves out of 150 Oxford Street
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GalleryIn pictures: Topps Tiles first small format Boutique store opens
Topps Tiles opened its first small format Boutique store in Walton-on-Thames this morning.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis’ Clearance Sale drives revenue boost
John Lewis recorded a 23.6% increase in sales to £113.4m last week as its Clearance Sale enticed shoppers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Christmas retail sales, JD Sports, Uniqlo and Grafton Group
Retail news round-up on January 10, 2014: Retail sales fail to sparkle over Christmas, JD Sports reports positive Christmas sales, Uniqlo bolsters management and Grafton Group sales rise
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NewsJoules reports strong Christmas trading
Lifestyle brand and retailer Joules achieved a surge in sales over Christmas on the back of a strong product offer and an uplift in multichannel shoppers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: House of Fraser, Ikea and Alliance Boots
Retail news round-up on January 8, 2014: House of Fraser to launch plus size website, Ikea drops sales doubling plans, Stefano Pessina faces investor rebellion
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NewsTopps Tiles remains cautious despite first-quarter sales leap
Topps Tiles’ like-for-likes increased 9.3% in the 13 weeks to December 28.
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NewsDunelm second-quarter sales boosted by TV campaign and catalogue
Dunelm’s like-for-likes increased 2.9% in the second quarter boosted by its new catalogue and first TV ad campaign.
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NewsNext profit forecasts raised after bumper Christmas
Next has raised its profit forecasts after enjoying a bumper Christmas period driven by strong sales of Christmas jumpers and growth in its ecommerce arm.
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NewsJohn Lewis full-price strategy pays off as Christmas margins hold firm
John Lewis margins held firm over Christmas after it maintained its full-price strategy over the festive period, according to boss Andy Street.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, Debenhams, Osborne Stationers, Asda and Ikea
Retail news round-up on January 2, 2014: John Lewis plans to double store estate in next decade, Debenhams chief financial officer resigns, Osborne Stationers sells two stores to Paperweight, Asda kicks off discounting campaign and Ikea aims to double market share in Germany.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales break £160m barrier for first time
John Lewis generated another record week as sales broke through the £160m barrier for the first time ever.
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NewsConsumer confidence falls for third consecutive month
UK consumer confidence slumped to its longest decline for three years after falling for a third straight month in December.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Marks & Spencer, Target, Brown Thomas and Betta Living
Retail news round-up on December 19, 2013: Marks & Spencer to launch flash Sale, Target shoppers’ data stolen, Brown Thomas to invest in stores and Betta Living to launch virtual shop.