All Home & DIY articles – Page 193
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AnalysisHow to survive administration
In the past few years a raft of formerly big names have been bought out of administration. Can these businesses be saved, or is it just delaying the inevitable?
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NewsDIY spending plunges to 15 year low last year
DIY spending has plunged to its lowest level in over 15 years.
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NewsHome Retail cuts red tape with landmark agreement
Home Retail Group has signed a health and safety agreement with a local council that reduce red tape across the country.
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NewsElectricals and technology drive John Lewis sales rise
Sales at John Lewis jumped last week, powered by a strong performance in electricals and home technology.
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NewsNext boss Wolfson sells £3.8m shares to help fund wedding and new house
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson has sold £3.8m of shares to help pay for his wedding and new home.
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NewsOcado: What lies ahead for the etailer?
The hope is that Ocado’s new fulfilment centre will put operational issues firmly behind it.
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NewsFurniture Village finance boss exits
Furniture Village commercial and finance director Ed Duggan has left the retailer and been replaced by Claire Shiels, who becomes the first female board member.
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Analysis10 things you didn’t know about Home Retail Group
Argos owner Home Retail Group announced a 60% slump in pre-tax profits today. Here’s 10 things you might not know about the business.
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AnalysisHome Retail Group: What the analysts say
Analysts are calling for Home Retail Group to tackle Argos after the group posted a 60% slump in pretax profit for the year to February 25.
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NewsNext sales nudge up in first quarter
Next brand sales edged up 1.4% in its first quarter despite its declining retail performance.
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NewsHome Retail profits slump as Argos struggles
Home Retail Group pre-tax profits slumped by 60% as Argos battled a weak electricals market.
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AnalysisRetailers and landlords: Lease conflict time bomb
Retailers and landlords remain in disputes over pre-packs, downscaling, and now monthly rents. Meanwhile, a lease time bomb is ticking, warns Mark Faithfull. However, it could spell good news for retailers.
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NewsIn pictures: Tottenham Court Road shut down due to 'hostage situation'
One of the busiest shopping streets in London has been evacuated due to a potential hostage situation.
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OpinionComment: Return to recession is a red alert for retail
The UK has slipped back into recession. The dreaded double-dip, which most commentators expected us to avoid, is a reality for the first time since the 1970s.
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AnalysisCan Ikea change the face of consumer electronics?
Ikea has surprised us all with its plans to launch a range of living room furniture with integrated consumer electronics.
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NewsHigh street sales ease in April, says CBI
High street sales fell in line with expectations in April as consumers continued to rein in spending, according to the CBI Distributive Trades Survey.
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AnalysisFMCG: What lessons can retailers learn?
Whether it is leadership or consumer insight, retailers can learn a lot from FMCG firms.
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NewsAchica targets growth as it breaks even
Members only home and garden etailer Achica, set up by Asos co-founder Quentin Griffiths, is aiming for huge growth this year after it broke even in recent months.
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NewsTopps Tiles marketing director steps down
Topps Tiles’ marketing director and former chief executive Nick Ounstead is retiring from the board after 15 years at the tile specialist.
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Blokker reports group sales increase
Toy, home and garden retailer Blokker reported group sales steady at e2.7bn (£2.34bn) and up 3% in its domestic market in the year to January 28. Performance was driven by its home formats Xenos, Big Bazar and Cook & Co. Operating profit fell 20.9% to e167m (£144.8m) and net profit ...