All Home & DIY articles – Page 58
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OpinionLord Kirkham: Embrace change – and do it now
Today’s macro-economy, with all its uncertainties, is clearly doing no favours for retailers who rely on ‘the feel-good factor’ flourishing among their customers.
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NewsBunnings seeks buyers as Lazard brought on board
Bunnings owner Wesfarmers is scouting for potential buyers of its UK DIY chain and has drafted in Lazard to advise.
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NewsAgenda: Topps Tiles and the BRC Shop Price Index
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with an update from Topps Tiles and the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index on the agenda.
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NewsDFS profits crash but Filby 'confident' of growth
DFS’ half-year profits have crashed but boss Ian Filby said he is confident in the business’ performance despite challenging market conditions.
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AnalysisHow Carpetright’s founder became its worst enemy
Floorings stalwart Carpetright has been in the wars lately. After three profit warnings it is now considering a CVA to exit unwanted stores as sales stall.
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OpinionOpinion: Why online-physical retailers are winners
A visit to Loaf, the sofa and bed retailer, does much to highlight why online retailers that head for the high street are doing things right, says John Ryan.
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AnalysisHow convenience powered Screwfix’s win
From mail-order specialist to 530-store powerhouse, the Salesforce Best Retailer Over £250m winner Screwfix has made itself indispensable to its customers.
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NewsNew Look trials homewares range at new flagship
Embattled fashion retailer New Look opened a four-floor flagship on Oxford Street today, which included its first homewares range.
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NewsRetail sales rebound in February after two-month decline
Retail sales rebounded in February following two months of sharp declines, despite continued price rises across fashion and homewares.
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NewsAgenda: Game, Conviviality, Moss Bros and DFS
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Game, Conviviality, Moss Bros and DFS on the agenda.
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NewsScS profits rise but Beast from the East hits orders
ScS’ half-year earnings have risen, although the value furniture retailer’s recent sales were hit by adverse weather conditions, when orders were affected by the snow.
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NewsKingfisher profits decline as B&Q sales drop
Kingfisher’s full-year profits have declined, dragged down by business disruption and a “softening market” in which B&Q sales fell.
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NewsCarpetright secures emergency capital as it mulls CVA
Carpetright has secured emergency capital to tide it over as it sets about restructuring the struggling business.
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NewsPottery Barn to launch in John Lewis this year
Williams Sonoma will launch its Pottery Barn brand in the UK with John Lewis later this year.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales inch up driven by home tech
John Lewis sales edged up last week as a boost in electricals and home technology offset flagging performance elsewhere.
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NewsDebenhams cosies up with Swoon for concession deal
Debenhams has partnered with furniture brand Swoon Editions to bring the latter’s collections into its department stores.
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NewsDreams' full-year profits jump amid tough market
Dreams has increased profits and sales for the fourth consecutive year, bucking the trend in a “challenging” big-ticket market, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMade.com secures £40m investment as sales spike
Made.com has secured £40m of fresh investment to accelerate its European expansion after registering a climb in full-year sales.
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NewsBunnings hires Wesfarmers lifer to head up merchandise
Bunnings UK & Ireland has appointed Glenn Avery as interim general manager of merchandise, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAgenda: Ocado, Kingfisher, ScS, Ted Baker and Next
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Ocado, Kingfisher, ScS, Ted Baker and Next on the agenda.