All Home & DIY articles – Page 169
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NewsDwell hires advisers to explore sale of the 24-store retailer
Furniture retailer Dwell has hired advisers to look at its options for the future of the business, which includes a possible sale.
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NewsTopps Tiles cautious on outlook as profits tumble 16%
Topps Tiles’ adjusted pre-tax profit tumbled 16% to £4.7m in the 26 weeks to March 31 and the retailer remains cautious on the outlook.
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OpinionComment: What DIY retailers aren’t doing right in a difficult market
Homebase, B&Q and Wickes are all suffering falling sales, but perhaps a little more project-based merchandising might help.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis reports an 8.8% sales increase
John Lewis has reported “solid” trading as sales jumped 8.8% last week to £64.97m, while Eurovision parties give Waitrose a boost
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OpinionBlog: Ikea launches interactive party planning tool
Home and furniture retailer Ikea has developed an interactive party invitation generator to encourage people to make the most of their outdoor space in the summer.
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NewsLaura Ashley to pay out dividend to commemorate 60th anniversary
Fashion and home retailer Laura Ashley is to pay a special £3.6m dividend to its shareholders in celebration of its 60th anniversary.
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AnalysisIn numbers: April's footfall and shop vacancy level
The number of empty shops across the UK hit an all-time high in April while shopper numbers bounced back to growth, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)/ Springboard Footfall and Vacancies Monitor.
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NewsRetail Week Rising Stars deadline extended to May 24
The deadline for entries for the Retail Week Rising Star Awards 2013 has been extended meaning retailers have one more week to recognise those people that make a difference to their organisation.
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NewsInfographic: Warm weather hits John Lewis sales while spurring growth at Waitrose
Warm weather dented John Lewis’ sales last week while the more clement conditions boosted performance at sister retailer Waitrose.
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NewsOnline sales up 16% in April as pureplays outperform multichannel retailers
Online sales increased 16% in April driven in particular by the beer, wine and spirits category.
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NewsCold weather hits Wickes as like-for-likes slump 6.1%
Travis Perkins’ consumer arm, which largely comprises Wickes, experienced a 6.1% decline in like-for-like sales for the four months to April 30.
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Opinion
Blog: Customer loyalty tools help Notcutts nurture growth
We’re about to kick off a new customer relationship management (CRM) and loyalty initiative with the garden and outdoor specialist Notcutts.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Ikea’s plans to enter India win cabinet approval
Ikea’s proposals for market entry into India have been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
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NewsNext sales up but retailer remains cautious as wages decline
Next overall sales were up 2.2% in the 14 weeks to May 4 driven by new store openings.
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NewsB&Q Ireland exits examinership as Kingfisher invests €2.4m
Kingfisher subsidiary B&Q Ireland has exited examinership after four months as its investment plan for the business was approved today.
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NewsShop price inflation drops to lowest level in more than three years
Shop price inflation dropped to its lowest level in more than three years in April as retailers ramped up promotions to draw in shoppers.
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AnalysisIn the news: Carpetright chief operating officer Graham Harris profiled
Graham Harris has been promoted to become Carpetright chief operating officer today as chief executive Darren Shapland stood down following a profit warning. Harris will support founder Lord Harris, who has stepped back into the day-to-day running of the business as executive chairman.
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AnalysisSites: Homebase Vs Wickes
Simon Guest, Business strategy director at Maverick, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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NewsCompany profile: ScS
The introduction of carpets has helped drive revenue at the Sunderland-based sofa retailer.
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InterviewQ&A: Shapland on Carpetright's new hire and Lord Harris taking a step back
Carpetright today appointed former Tesco executive Graham Harris as trading director, to take over some of the responsibilities of chairman Lord Harris, who is taking a step back from the business. Retail Week speaks to chief executive Darren Shapland.