All Home & DIY articles – Page 237
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NewsDFS sale is ‘Lord Kirkham’s call’
Sofa retailer’s founder considers refinancing alternatives as doubts rise over sale of the business
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NewsTesco plots homewares line to propel F&F as global brand
New non-food chief Richard Jones will spearhead project to add homewares range to F&F label
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NewsHome Retail to beat City forecasts
Home Retail reported that it would beat the City’s full-year profit forecasts despite a 9.4% decrease in like-for-like sales at flagship chain Argos.
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NewsHomebase fires back at B&Q price offensive
Home Retail-owned home enhancement chain Homebase has returned fire at B&Q, which last week launched a price-led advertising campaign targeting its arch-rival as the key Easter season approaches.
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NewsFlying Brands’ focus on core areas paying off
Home shopping group Flying Brands’ strategy to focus on its core gardening and gift divisions is bearing fruit, the retailer said as it posted improved full-year results.
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GalleryDobbies: From food to fuchsias in Aberdeen
The new-look Dobbies garden centre in Aberdeen is sustainable and modern, with a seamless mixed-product offer.
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NewsB&Q ramps up its green credentials
B&Q will launch its first eco shop-in-shops at two of its biggest stores tomorrow (Friday).
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NewsPrivate equity firms confirm interest in DFS
Two private equity firms have reaffirmed their interest in buying sofa retailer DFS and a third is expected to do so, despite doubt about whether a sale will be concluded.
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NewsCentral London retail sales up 9.9% in February
Central London retail sales in February were 9.9% higher on a like-for-like basis than a year ago according to British Retail Consortium figures, suggesting that low January sales were a blip caused by the snowy weather.
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NewsLosses widen at Jysk despite strong sales
Danish furniture retailer Jysk’s UK operation has reported strong sales in its full-year accounts, although losses widened as start-up costs hit its bottom line.
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NewsB&Q ads challenge Homebase on price
B&Q has fired the first salvo in what could be a savage price war in the DIY sector as the home improvement giant takes aim at rival Homebase.
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NewsRetail sales ahead 2.2% in February
UK retail sales grew 2.2% on a like-for-like basis in February, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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NewsDFS set to be sold within days
Sofa giant DFS is poised to be sold for more than £500m before the end of next week.
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NewsHomebase unveils networking website
Homebase has launched a social networking site to promote its gardening credentials.
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Dunelm eyes expansion as profit and sales impress City
Dunelm’s pre-tax profits rocketed 69.3% to £46.2m in the 26 weeks to January 2 and the retailer is to double the size of its warehouse to support future expansion.
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Heal’s in talks to shutter ailing Manchester store
Upmarket furniture retailer Heal’s is in negotiations with the landlord of its Manchester store to exit the site, after disappointing sales and a decision to focus more on its online arm.
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NewsRWC2010: Carpetright’s Lord Harris warns 2010 will be tougher than last year
Carpetright founder and chairman Lord Harris believes 2010 could shape up to be tougher for retailers than 2009.
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RWC2010: Focus chief Bill Grimsey defends CVAs
Focus chief executive Bill Grimsey has defended Company Voluntary Arrangements in a presentation at the Retail Week Conference.
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NewsMixed start for Wickes as full-year profits rocket but like-for-likes slip
DIY retailer Wickes experienced a 2.4% decline in like-for-likes in the seven weeks to February 20, but full-year profits soared as the chain grew its market share.
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NewsLombok eyes growth as sales start to revive
Lombok has recorded like-for-like sales up “single digits” since the start of 2010, after being bought out of pre-pack administration last year.