All Home & DIY articles – Page 190
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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
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AnalysisWilkinson: What next as Stuart Mitchell departs?
The news that Stuart Mitchell is to step down from his role of chief executive at value retailer Wilkinson has put the store’s recent success, and immediate future, in the spotlight.
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OpinionSale of Hammersmith Apollo puts HMV in a better place
An increasingly happy tune is being whistled at HMV which, to the surprise of some, looks better placed than it has done in years.
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NewsWarm weather pushes retail like-for-likes up 1.3% in May
UK retail like-for-likes in May were up 1.3% as warm weather drove sales, according to British Retail Consortium (BRC) KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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OpinionRetailers must focus on delivery service
“A sale isn’t a sale till you’ve got the cash.” So said the sign in my cab in my days as a Co-op milkman. But for most retailers this is not really an issue any more with both electronic payments and cash proving to be fast and secure.
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DIY specialist Hornbach to ramp up expansion plans
DIY specialist Hornbach is to ramp up the pace of its expansion. In the current and next financial year, 15 new stores are to be built, most of which will be outside Germany in new markets such as Slovakia, Switzerland and Sweden. The retailer’s medium-term goal is to increase the ...
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NewsDiamond Jubilee contributes to weekly footfall surge of 8.6%
Footfall surged 8.6% week-on-week in the seven days including the weekend of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, according to footfall data from Experian.