All Home & DIY articles – Page 154
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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.
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GalleryStore gallery: Cath Kidston opens floral flagship in Piccadilly
Cath Kidston’s new Piccadilly store showcases the British lifestyle brand in all its chintz-patterned glory.
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NewsBig-ticket retailers expect brisk start to Boxing Day Sales
Furniture retailers are hoping for a brisk start to the crucial Boxing Day Sales period on the back of rising consumer confidence and improvements in the housing market.
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NewsBetta Living launches innovative shoppable virtual store
Bathroom and kitchen retailer Betta Living is to launch an innovative new tool on its website that allows customers to shop a virtual version of one of its stores.
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NewsMade.com makes sleigh commission for anonymous customer
Furniture etailer Made.com claims it created this Steuart Padwick-designed Kringle Sleigh from Scandinavian Ash wood after being contacted by an anonymous customer.
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NewsThe White Company poised to launch into US next year
The White Company is preparing to launch into the US next year after it revealed it is ahead of its five-year growth strategy.
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NewsIkea pays €100m into global staff loyalty fund
Ikea has paid €100m into a new loyalty scheme for its 136,000 staff worldwide.
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NewsRetail sales rise in run-up to Christmas, CBI reports
Retailers reported a strong year-on-year increase in sales volumes in early December as sales rebounded after a poor performance in the previous two months, according to the CBI Distributive Trades Survey.
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NewsUnited Carpets profits up four-fold as restructure gains traction
United Carpets has recorded a four-fold profit increase in its half-year as its restructuring programme makes progress.
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AnalysisIn quotes: Retail leaders on Christmas trading
Retailers are expecting Christmas sales to go to the wire with just a few days trading to go. Retail Week speaks to retail leaders on festive spending.
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NewsRetailers pray for Christmas miracle over final four days
Retailers face a nail-biting Christmas as festive trading goes right to the wire. They hope for a last-minute surge of shoppers, kicked off by payday tomorrow (Friday December 20).
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NewsCSL rebrands to Sofaworks as it prepares for record £100m sales
Sofa retailer CSL has rebranded to Sofaworks as it forecasts record full-year sales of £100m.
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NewsBusiest Christmas shopping day to fall on Monday December 23
Monday December 23 will be the busiest shopping day of the year according to Visa Europe, which predicts £1.2bn will be spent on its cards.
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NewsLaura Ashley like-for-likes fall 0.7%
Floral homewares and fashion retailer Laura Ashley like-for-like sales decreased 0.7% in the 19 weeks to December 7.
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NewsOnline retail sales hit record high as £10bn spent in November
Online retail sales hit £10.1bn in November, the highest ever monthly spend as Christmas comes early for etailers.
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InterviewQ&A: DFS boss Ian Filby on Sofa Workshop investment and Boxing Day Sales
DFS chief executive Ian Filby talks to Retail Week after a tough first quarter when sales edged down from £144m to £142.5m.