All Home & DIY articles – Page 232
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NewsRetailers in Scotland suffer worst like-for-like slide in 10 years
Retail like-for-likes in Scotland suffered their worst fall in 10 years during July - with the exception of April this year because of Easter distortions - when they slipped 1.4% year on year. Total sales advanced 0.8% in the month - the weakest growth since April 1999.
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NewsFlying Brands turnaround continues apace
Home shopping group Flying Brands is confident that renewed focus on its core gardening and gifts offer and a push for more online sales will strengthen the business as it continues with its turnaround.
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NewsMultiyork appoints Indira Thambiah as chairman
Privately owned furniture group Multiyork has appointed former Argos multichannel chief Indira Thambiah as its new executive chairman.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can we compete with the biggest retailers when it comes to marketing ourselves on our sustainability policies?
Can we compete with the biggest retailers when it comes to marketing ourselves on our sustainability policies?
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NewsUnited Carpets warns positive results will be hard to replicate
Floorings specialist United Carpets posted full-year results ahead of expectations but weaker current trading led to downgrades of this year’s profit forecasts.
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GalleryThe Danish Tiger roars into Croydon
Variety retailer Tiger has set itself apart from the competition with a simple but effective design. John Ryan visits its Whitgift Centre store
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NewsMark Elliot’s new owner reveals plans for rapid store expansion
The new owner of handmade furniture retailer Mark Elliot is preparing to press ahead with ambitious expansion plans for the chain, which could result in the number of stores doubling within months.
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AnalysisPaula Nickolds
John Lewis home buying director Paula Nickolds answers questions about her career in retail.
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NewsUnited Carpets full year profits rocket while current trading weakens
Floorings retailer United Carpets pretax profits soared 84.5% to £1.1m in the year to March 31, although current trading has weakened.
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NewsJohn Lewis first-half sales growth of 15% unlikely to be sustained says Andy Street
Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose 14.9% in the first half, or 12.6% excluding VAT.
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NewsWickes predicts tough times ahead for big-ticket market
DIY retailer Wickes anticipates a punishing big-ticket market for years to come as consumer confidence dips and the outlook for mortgage approvals is weak.
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GalleryNext Home: The Next chapter in homewares
Next Home’s new format store is a case of evolution rather than revolution, but that doesn’t make it a bad store, says John Ryan
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NewsMorrisons runs pilot for expanded homewares
Morrisons is piloting an expanded homewares range in the Thornbury store near to its headquarters in Yorkshire under the name Your Home.
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NewsFurniture chain Mark Elliot rescued from administration
Furniture chain Mark Elliot has been bought out of administration by investor SKG Capital.
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NewsCarpetright remains cautious as Q1 sales drop
Flooring giant Carpetright has revealed a 2.5% decline in group sales in the 13 weeks to July 31.
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NewsHub puts EPoS system in place to aid expansion
Variety store Hub, set up by Poundland co-founder Dave Dodd, has implemented an EPoS system that will support its expansion.
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NewsKingfisher focus on profits over sales welcomed
Kingfisher’s focus on profits over sales growth has been welcomed by analysts following a sales dip.
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AnalysisSteven Round
He may have bought Robert Dyas back from the brink but the hardware chain boss tells Nicola Harrison why he’s more than just a turnaround specialist
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NewsBedroom furniture sales to grow, says Verdict
Brits continue to spend money on beds and bedroom furniture, despite all other areas of the furniture area struggling, according to research house Verdict.
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NewsTough start to the year for Wickes
Builders merchant Travis Perkins’ has reported a tough start to the year at its retail division, including DIY chain Wickes, but the business has gained market share.