All Home & DIY articles – Page 45
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NewsThe White Company profits rise in ‘turbulent’ year
The White Company has posted an uplift in full-year profits as investments in IT and its infrastructure helped it navigate the “turbulent retail environment”.
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NewsCarpetright investors vote through sale to Meditor
Carpetright investors yesterday voted through a takeover by backer Meditor.
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NewsDunelm profits to beat expectations amid margin gains
Dunelm has said it expects full-year profits to come in “higher than previous expectations” after a period of “strong sales growth”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who are retail’s next CEOs?
Retail Week speaks to headhunters and industry-watchers to determine which executives will be in charge of the UK’s biggest retailers over the next five years.
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DataData: M&S Simply Food tops list of UK’s favourite retailers
M&S Simply Food has wrestled back its crown as the UK’s favourite retailer, according to exclusive data from consultancy OC&C.
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NewsChristmas spend forecast to slip despite Black Friday uplift
Black Friday sales confounded expectations as the post-payday discount bonanza delivered sales and footfall uplifts, but festive spend is still forecast to be in decline.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales spike driven by Black Friday bargains
John Lewis’ weekly sales soared in after a “record” performance for the retailer as price matching and strong demand for fashion and home technology bolstered performance.
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NewsDobbies mulls float as sales and profits blossom
Dobbies has posted an uplift in profits and sales during its full-year results and is considering a stock market float.
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NewsHabitat boss Clare Askem steps down
Habitat boss Clare Askem has stepped down from the Sainsbury’s-owned business after eight years at the helm, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsIkea profits fall despite sales rise
Ikea’s full-year profits fell despite its online sales soaring 50%.
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NewsScS weathers political uncertainty despite sales fall
Sofas specialist ScS has reported a fall in sales as political volatility continued to hit trading.
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NewsIkea invests €200m in race to be ‘climate positive’
Ikea has invested €200m into environmental initiatives to hit its 2030 targets to become a “climate-positive” business.
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NewsTopps Tiles sales floored by election uncertainty
Topps Tiles has suffered a dip in full-year profits and warned that sales have slumped since Prime Minister Boris Johnson called a general election last month.
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AnalysisFive ways to win at Christmas
Christmas brings an abundance of opportunities to inspire, entice and charm consumers, but how can retailers stand out from the crowd?
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NewsFormer M&S clothing boss McDonald joins Costa Coffee
Costa Coffee has appointed former Halfords and Marks & Spencer clothing executive Jill McDonald as its new chief executive.
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NewsB&Q sales decline in ‘disappointing’ third quarter
B&Q parent company Kingfisher has registered falling sales as new boss Thierry Garnier says the group’s performance has been hampered by “organisational complexity”.
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NewsSteinhoff sells Bensons for Beds and Harveys
Bensons for Beds and Harveys Furniture are to be sold by owner Steinhoff to specialist investor Alteri.
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NewsCarpetright accepts Meditor takeover offer
Carpetright has accepted a takeover offer from its financier Meditor and called on investors to back the bid as it seeks cash to repay debt and provide working capital.
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NewsTopps Tiles boss Matt Williams to step down
Topps Tiles boss Matt Williams is stepping down from the business after 12 years at the helm.
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NewsCarpetright investor considers takeover offer
Carpetright is in talks about a potential takeover offer from its financier Meditor as the retailer seeks cash to repay debt and provide working capital.