All Home & DIY articles – Page 188
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NewsJohn Lewis sales buoyed by online sales
Bellwether department store John Lewis experienced an 11.5% surge in sales to £63.58m in the week to June 16 driven by strong growth in online.
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NewsLittlewoods Facebook show prompts sales spike
Littlewoods has hailed its Facebook TV programme as a success after it stimulated record sales for the featured products.
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NewsRetail sales values jumped 3.9% in May
Retail sales values, excluding fuel, jumped 3.9% year-on-year in May as Brits prepared to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
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AnalysisHighs and lows of click-and-collect
As retailers step up their multichannel offers, click-and-collect forms a core part of the shopping experience. Anna Richardson Taylor examines some of the more – and less – impressive services.
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NewsFormer Focus DIY staff to pocket £2,500 each
More than 1,500 former Focus DIY staff could receive £2,500 each after it was ruled bosses “failed to consult” when staff were let go as the retailer fell into administration last year.
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NewsDFS market share grows despite sales slump
DFS has reported an “improving trend” in its performance and a growth in market share despite a slump in sales against last year.
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OpinionBoost for Argos as it stems decline
So used has the City become to dismal trading at Home Retail’s flagship Argos business that any sign of respite prompts jubilation.
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AnalysisHome Retail Group: What the analysts say
Home Retail Group, owner of Argos and Homebase, has delivered a better-than-expected performance, as total sales at catalogue retailer Argos edged up 0.2% to £819m, while Homebase was hit by the wet weather. Despite the surprising numbers, analysts remain cautious.
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NewsArgos sales trend improves
Argos has posted a better-than-expected like-for-like slip of 0.2% in its first quarter as its multichannel offer paid off.
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NewsDreams refinancing expected this week
Beds retailer Dreams is close to refinancing, with advisers to its banks due to make presentations on the management’s strategic plans this week.
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GalleryStore gallery: DFS comes to the high street
The newly opened DFS store on Tottenham Court Road shows how an edge-of-town format can be adapted for the city.
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NewsShop rents fall across UK but London bucks trend
Retail rents continued to fall last year as landlords struggled to keep their properties occupied.
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NewsUnited Carpets begins store closure review
United Carpets is conducting a store closure review in the face of “extremely challenging” market conditions.
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NewsLaura Ashley: Challenging times ahead
The retailer has weathered tough conditions well but still faces challenges.
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OpinionDiamond Jubilee: A PR campaign to remember
The Diamond Jubilee marketers did a brilliant job on Britain’s super brand.
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NewsTesco and Dobbies plan first joint store
Tesco and Dobbies have submitted plans for their first joint store.
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NewsTopps Tiles to reveal new store design in Milton Keynes
Topps Tiles unveils its new flagship store in Milton Keynes on Saturday, showcasing a more creativity-led interior design store.
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NewsLaura Ashley like-for-likes jump 5.4%
Laura Ashley UK like-for-likes grew 5.4% in the 18 weeks to June 2.
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NewsWickes ploughs £10m into lowering prices
DIY retailer closes loyalty card scheme to invest in lower price strategy