All Home & DIY articles – Page 160
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NewsIkea plans to double market share by 2020 as sales rise 3.1%
Sales at Ikea UK grew 3.1% to £1.27bn in the year to August 31, 2013 as the furniture giant gears up to double turnover and market share by 2020.
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AnalysisWest Elm: Shining a light on the US homewares retailer
US homewares retailer West Elm is to open its first UK store on Tottenham Court Road next month. Retail Week lifts the lid on the latest US retailer to cross the pond.
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NewsUS furniture retailer West Elm to open 'art wall' in first UK store
US homewares giant Williams-Sonoma is to make its UK debut next month with the launch of its home furnishing fascia West Elm on Tottenham Court Road, as revealed by Retail Week earlier this year.
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AnalysisDuvet & Pillow Warehouse: Pulling the covers off the online retailer
Sir Stuart Rose has added up yet another string to his non-executive bow, as the former M&S boss was appointed chairman of online retailer Duvet & Pillow Warehouse. Retail Week takes a look at the etailer.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose becomes chairman of etailer Duvet & Pillow Warehouse
Former Marks & Spencer boss Sir Stuart Rose has become chairman of online retailer Duvet & Pillow Warehouse.
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NewsBathroom etailer Victoria Plumb eyes £150m sale
Online bathroom retailer Victoria Plumb has appointed KPMG to line up a sale, according to reports.
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NewsFootfall suffers worst decline of the year in October
Footfall in October dropped 2.9% year on year despite news last week that recovery had ‘taken hold’.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How weather impacts supply chain fulfilment
Unpredictable weather is adding risk for supply chain heads. Jon Severs finds out how retailers are responding to unexpected weather conditions and the methods they are using to forecast demand.
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OpinionComment: Supply chain investment key for retail success
Retail has become an increasingly complicated business. Consumers are shopping across channels and expect a range of fulfilment options, increased product value and more relevant goods whatever the weather.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda, Ikea and Bonmarché
Retail news round-up November 14, 2013: Asda signs distribution deal; Bonmarché to float next week and Ikea installs rapid electric vehicle chargers.
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NewsFurniture etailer Made.com launches augmented reality app
Made.com has launched an augmented reality app to help customers visualise furniture from the online furniture retailer in their own homes before making a purchase.
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NewsDunelm boss Nick Wharton joins Mothercare board
Mothercare has appointed Dunelm chief executive Nick Wharton as non-executive director.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is dynamic pricing about to take off in retail?
Retailers looking for new ways to update prices are rethinking an older technology. Rebecca Thomson reports on the latest initiatives.
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GalleryStore gallery: Anthropologie moves out of London with new shop in Guildford
Fashion and homewares retailer Anthropologie has opened its first English store outside London. But will its aspirational and arty ambience work away from the capital?
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NewsTK Maxx posts surge in UK profits
TK Maxx’s UK parent recorded a 127% increase in pre-tax profits to £80.5m in the year to February 2.
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NewsDFS acquires Sofa Workshop to appeal to aspirational shoppers
DFS has acquired smaller rival Sofa Workshop as it continues to strengthen its appeal to more aspirational consumers.
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AnalysisInfographic: The events that sparked sales at John Lewis in 2012/13
The Great British Bake Off, The Olympics and the royal baby were some of the big events that spurred sales at John Lewis in the last year.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Lewis' top tips for Christmas gifts
John Lewis predicts festive hampers, posh boxer shorts and coffee makers will be big hits this Christmas.
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GalleryIn pictures: House of Fraser opens first full-line overseas shop in Abu Dhabi
Department store group House of Fraser has opened its first international store in Abu Dhabi.
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NewsThe Range launches Christmas ad as profits rise
The Range has launched a Christmas ad showcasing its ‘surprising’ product quality and prices and full-year profits have soared.