All Home & DIY articles – Page 262
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The White Company sales leap over Christmas
Upmarket homewares and clothing retailer The White Company saw sales climb 14 per cent in the 10 weeks to December 27.
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Tunbridge Wells and Ealing schemes given green light
Plans have been given the go-ahead for two developments in the Southeast.
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BRC produces US product safety standard
Some of world’s biggest retailers will have to adhere to the British Retail Consortium's product safety standard following an agreement with North America's leading retail trade association.
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Carpetright UK and Ireland like-for-likes slip
Carpetright’s UK and Ireland like-for-like sales fell 2.9 per cent in the five weeks to January 31.
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Waterford Wedgwood receives bid offer from Clarion
Waterford Wedgwood has received a bid from US private equity firm Clarion Capital.
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Most retailers report like-for-like Christmas sales growth
More than half (52 per cent) of retailers reported positive like-for-like sales over the Christmas period.
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Sofa Workshop bought out by founder
Sofa Workshop has been bought out of administration by a consortium led by founder Andrew Cussins.
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Kingfisher agrees sale of Castorama Italy arm
Kingfisher has completed the sale of its Italian Castorama business to Leroy Merlin Italy for €615 million.
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John Lewis reports weekly sales dip of 0.8 per cent
John Lewis has reported a slight drop in weekly sales, but remains confident new stock and promotions will stand it in good stead.
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AnalysisCarpetright's Ian Woosey: Invest to impress
Carpetright poured money into its IT when times were good. Now the economy has turned, IT chief Ian Woosey plans to use the investment to maximum effect.
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B&Q opens eco-store under Extra fascia in Surrey
DIY retailer B&Q opened its latest eco-store today in New Malden, Surrey.
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Falling confidence hits younger customers
Consumer confidence dropped again this month and is also beginning to hit younger consumers.
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Homebase is in consultation with up to 300 of its staff as the struggling DIY retailer seeks to adjust its store leadership structure for the difficult trading environment.
Homebase is in consultation with up to 300 of its staff as the struggling DIY retailer seeks to adjust its store leadership structure for the difficult trading environment.
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Homebase in consultation with 300 store staff
Homebase is in consultation with up to 300 of its staff as the struggling DIY retailer seeks to realign its store leadership structure in the difficult trading environment.
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Retail Trust raises over £1m
Retailers came out in force last night to lend their support to retail charity The Retail Trust and raise nearly 1.1m at its glitzy London ball.
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Retail sales plummet in early January, CBI figures show
Nearly two thirds of retailers experienced a fall in sales volumes in the first half of January, and February is expected to be just as tough.
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ProCook to close all high street stores
Kitchenware retailer ProCook is to close all its high street stores as it focuses on internet sales and factory outlet stores after being bought out of administration last year.
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Land of Leather closes 33 stores
Land of Leather is to close 33 stores after it collapsed into administration earlier this month.
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Sofa Workshop sinks into administration
Sofa Workshop has plunged into administration, after last-ditch attempts to save the business failed.
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UK in recession as ONS reports December retail sales value fall
The UK plunged into recession for the first time since the early 1990s, official figures confirmed this morning.