All Home & DIY articles – Page 73
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NewsBreakfast briefing: H&M and SuperValu
Retail news round-up: H&M to launch new clothing and homeware range; and SuperValu ranks first in Ireland.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, Sainsbury’s and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco investors against the Booker merger; Fairtrade boss accuses Sainsbury’s of replacing it; and Leesa to launch new model in the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five lessons for retailers from Formula One
The glitz and glamour, Champagne and fast cars of Formula One have captivated motor racing fans across the world for decades.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Shop Direct, high street and more
Retail news round-up: Buyout firms decide not to bid for Shop Direct; high-street fashion sales decline; and Yoox Net-a-Porter targeted by short-sellers.
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NewsScS managing director Kevin Royal steps down
ScS managing director Kevin Royal is stepping down from his role after more than 35 years with the business.
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NewsToday in Retail: A bank holiday spending spree
A bank holiday spending spree is being predicted as consumers flock to the shops this three-day payday weekend.
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NewsBlue Diamond profits bloom as store estate grows
Blue Diamond posted a leap in its full-year profits and like-for-like sales as it continues to expand its bricks-and-mortar footprint.
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NewsRetailers prepare for bank holiday spending spree
Retailers are braced for a spending spree this weekend as the weaker pound prompts a bank holiday staycation boom.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Kingfisher – is there a spanner in the works?
Kingfisher seems to have hit a few bumps in the road as it ploughs ahead with its five-year transformation plan, masterminded by group boss Véronique Laury.
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NewsMove of the week: B&Q and Homebase bolt on new bosses
It’s been a significant week in the home improvement sector with B&Q and Homebase appointing new bosses.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco and Ikea
Retail news round-up: Tesco set to discard 5p plastic bags and Ikea names new chief executive
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NewsKingfisher names new B&Q chief executive
Kingfisher has hired Christian Mazauric – the boss of its Brico Depot fascia in Romania – to run B&Q, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsKingfisher sales fall but UK business delivers growth
B&Q owner Kingfisher has suffered a fall in first-quarter like-for-likes, although its UK businesses outperformed its other markets.
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AnalysisProfile: Bunnings’ new head of Homebase David Haydon
Bunnings bolstered its management team last week with the appointment of former Kingfisher director David Haydon to manage Homebase.
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NewsTopps Tiles launches new format amid ‘duff conditions’
Topps Tiles has introduced a new medium-sized store format as it acts to restore its fortunes after a challenging half year.
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NewsTopps Tiles profits fall in 'challenging' first half
Topps Tiles reported a decline in like-for-like sales and profits at the half-year mark which boss Matthew Williams attributed to “the more challenging macro-economic environment.”
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OpinionOpinion: Could Dobbies make a swoop for Wyevale?
With gardening aficionado Nicholas Marshall now at the helm of Dobbies, the once-Tesco-owned garden centre business looks set to blossom.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: McColls, Ikea and more
Retail news round-up: McColls boss plans to buy Tesco’s One Stop chain; Ikea to move production to the UK; Terra Firma pays Wyevale's debt; and M&S revisits archives for new collection.
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NewsIkea’s great panda escape and deals on wheels
Carrefour’s deals on wheels, Ikea pandas to the consumer, and male rompersuits make a comeback.
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NewsMove of the week: Has HoF found its visionary leader?
It’s a fair bet that anyone running a sweepstake on the identity of the new House of Fraser boss will be rolling the jackpot over onto the next big appointment.