All Home & DIY articles – Page 88
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NewsTopps Tiles reveals fourth-quarter blip in otherwise strong year
Topps Tiles has posted increased like-for-likes at its pre-close update, but revealed that its like-for-like growth slowed during the fourth quarter.
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NewsJohn Lewis fashion sales surge as cool weather draws in
John Lewis fashion sales have risen due to the recent cool weather, with womenswear sales leading the increase as outerwear brands sold strongly.
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NewsMade.com's new search tool swaps search terms for pics
Made.com has rolled out a search tool that will allow shoppers to find items on its website using images rather than search terms.
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NewsScS back in the black as profits spurred by strong sales
ScS has reported a return to profit as the retailer eyes further bricks-and-mortar expansion and sales at its House of Fraser concessions increase.
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GalleryStore gallery: Matalan launches first standalone homestore
Value retailer Matalan has opened its first UK standalone homestore in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, as it expands its furniture offer.
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Analysis
Analysis: Who will succeed Andy Street as John Lewis boss?
John Lewis boss Andy Street will step down later this month, following his election as the Conservative candidate for Mayor of the West Midlands.
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NewsCath Kidston sold to private equity group Baring Asia as chairman steps down
Lifestyle retailer Cath Kidston has been sold to private equity firm Baring Asia, and Asian expansion is at the top of the agenda.
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NewsThe Cotswold Company acquired by private equity firm True Capital
Private equity firm True Capital has acquired a majority stake in pure-play furniture retailer The Cotswold Company.
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NewsLakeland cooks up sales growth but pre-tax profits slump
Lakeland has posted a 40% decline in full-year pre-tax profits as the cost of expanding its warehouse in Cumbria offset growing sales.
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NewsDFS founder’s new chain Fabb Sofas snaps up former BHS site
Fabb Sofas, the new retailer backed by DFS founder Lord Kirkham, will take over a site previously occupied by BHS in Nottingham.
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NewsRetail diary: Homebase sensorship, and M&S’s breast cancer campaign
Homebase sensors its customers, shoppers get inventive with plastic bag replacements and M&S launches a breast cancer campaign.
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AnalysisWhat high street retailers can learn from the garden centre experience
Leisure destinations are continuing to trump shopping centres and high streets on pivotal shopping weekends in the retail calendar.
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NewsAgenda: Tesco, DFS, ScS and Dunelm post financial updates
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days in the industry with updates from Tesco, ScS, DFS and Dunelm all on the agenda.
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OpinionOpinion: Is there life beyond bricks-and-mortar for BHS?
It’s all change at BHS as the high street icon finds new life as an online retailer. How can its new owners ensure etail success?
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NewsNext founder George Davies calls for more women in top roles
Next founder George Davies has said that more women need to be hired for top jobs in British fashion as they have “more vision than men”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will BHS's new bosses revitalise the retailer online?
Only a month after the shutters came down at the final BHS stores, the retailer is re-emerging online out of its barely cooled ashes.
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NewsExclusive: Kingfisher appoints new exec following exit of Emily Lawson
Kingfisher chief people officer Emily Lawson has left the DIY giant after a year in the job and is set to be replaced by Alastair Robertson.
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NewsRetail diary: Made.com’s store sleep-over and Sainsbury’s added spice
Made.com has kept shoppers in-store overnight, Sainsbury’s needs to wash its mouth out and John Lewis’ boss is marching online for followers.
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NewsAgenda: Sainsbury's, Boohoo, Moss Bros and MySale post updates
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Sainsbury’s, Boohoo, Moss Bros and MySale all on the agenda.
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NewsAmazon squares up to Etsy and Notonthehighstreet with UK Handmade launch
Amazon has announced that it will be expanding its Handmade ecommerce offer in an effort to boost its artisanal credentials to shoppers.