All Home & DIY articles – Page 155
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NewsWhite Company posts sales and profits rise
The White Company has reported an increase in sales and profits after expanding its online offer and cutting costs.
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NewsFootfall drops 2.9% in November as Christmas shoppers leave it late
Footfall dropped 2.9% year on year in November as consumers leave it late to do their Christmas shopping.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise as festive momentum builds
John Lewis has reported a rise in sales for last week and expects revenue increases to accelerate in the coming days as shoppers leave it late to buy Christmas goodies.
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NewsDFS cleared in OFT furniture pricing probe
The OFT has closed its investigation into the pricing practices of sofas retailer DFS.
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NewsDFS sales and profits hit by warm weather in first quarter
Sofas specialist DFS has posted a fall in first-quarter earnings and sales as it battled difficult market conditions.
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OpinionWest Elm: What do retailers need to know?
The US furniture and homewares retailer has made its UK debut and its parent company plans to introduce other brands here
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NewsStaff at Wickes owner Travis Perkins share £17m windfall
Staff at Wickes owner Travis Perkins will share a £17m windfall after a Sharesave scheme matured
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OpinionComment: Growth shoots have yet to bear fruit for retailers
Rumblings from the governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, that he is already “concerned” the country is heading for another real estate bubble may be hard to square in the boardroom of Carpetright
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NewsMultiyork to unveil first TV ad in seven years
Furniture retailer Multiyork is to unveil its first TV ad campaign since 2006 as it prepares to capitalise on the Boxing Day Sales period.
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NewsCarpetright 'committed' to the Netherlands despite ongoing sales slump
Floorings giant Carpetright has insisted it remains committed to the Netherlands despite the Dutch business falling into the red in the first half.
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AnalysisCarpetright's half-year update: What the analysts say
Carpetright revealed underlying profits fell by a third to £3m in its half-year to October 26. Retail Week takes a look at reactions from the analysts.
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NewsCarpetright records a fall in first-half sales and profits
Carpetright has posted a fall in first-half sales and profits as it battled “volatile” trading conditions and suffered losses in its European arm.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Cath Kidston's success story
Cath Kidston is eyeing a sale in the new year which would potentially value the business at £250m. Retail Week takes a look at the kitsch homewares retailer’s numbers.
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AnalysisIn the news: Cath Kidston chief executive Kenny Wilson profiled
Cath Kidston chief executive Kenny Wilson beamed as he unveiled the homewares retailer’s new 7,070 sq ft store at 180 Piccadilly in London last week.
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NewsCath Kidston eyes £250m sale next year after hiring UBS
Cath Kidston is eyeing a sale in the new year which could value the retailer at £250m.
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NewsGovernment unveils £1bn support package for high streets and pledges to tackle parking
Communities secretary Eric Pickles has unveiled a £1bn package of support to boost UK high streets including tackling parking.
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NewsVideo: Cath Kidston boss Kenny Wilson on the Piccadilly flagship
Kitsch homewares retailer Cath Kidston opened its Piccadilly flagship today.
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NewsVideo: West Elm boss Jim Brett on the US furniture brand's UK launch
US furniture giant Williams-Sonoma opened its first UK store today under the West Elm fascia.
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OpinionComment: West Elm will reinvigorate the UK home market
West Elm’s entrance to the UK furniture and home market will help reinvigorate the premium end of this sector, filling a gap that is currently underserved.
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GalleryIn pictures: Cath Kidston flagship opens on London's Piccadilly
British retailer Cath Kidston has opened its flagship store in London’s Piccadilly which is four times larger than its average in the UK.