All Home & DIY articles – Page 96
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NewsTapi bosses confident of turning a profit at flooring business by 2018
Tapi, the new flooring chain launched last year by the son of Carpetright founder Lord Harris, is confident it will turn a profit by 2018.
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NewsDreams poised for £400m sale just three years after administration
Dreams is being lined up for a £400m sale just three years after the retailer slumped into administration, according to reports.
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OpinionAnalysis: Three trends that will dominate retail in 2026
As the merging of the physical and online worlds continues to gather pace, CACI’s Alex McCulloch examines how retail will look in ten years’ time.
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NewsAgenda: Sports Direct full years plus M&S, Primark and Dunelm updates
Retail Week looks at what’s coming up this week, with full-year results from Sports Direct and updates from Marks & Spencer and Primark.
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NewsMade.com unveils flagship showroom in Paris amid Brexit anxiety
Made.com boss Ning Li has admitted he is “disappointed” by the outcome of the EU referendum as he launched the business’s new showroom in Paris.
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OpinionOpinion: Radical insolvency review could ensure more retailer rescues
As insolvency laws come under greater scrutiny than ever following high profile collapses, what might come of the review into the framework?
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NewsBrexit sparks consumer fears over UK economy and personal finances
Almost two thirds of consumers are concerned about the future of the UK economy and their personal finances following the Brexit vote.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales jump as early summer Clearance drives growth
John Lewis sales jumped last week as the early launch of its summer Clearance offset the economic turmoil caused by the EU referendum.
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NewsCarpetright boss ‘bitterly disappointed’ by Brexit but remains confident
Carpetright’s boss has expressed bitter disappointment at the outcome of the EU referendum but insists the business is “full steam ahead”.
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GalleryStore gallery: Ikea's smaller format order-and-collection unit in Aberdeen
In a bid to increase its reach beyond its large box stores, Ikea has opened its second order-and-collection point in Aberdeen, Scotland.
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NewsCarpetright boss unveils plans for store regeneration as profits climb 33%
Carpetright has reported full-year profit and sales growth and plans to roll out its new signage across the business as of next month.
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AnalysisBrexit: Consumer confidence expected to be 'very fragile'
Consumer confidence is likely to be hit after a Brexit with retail analysts warning of shoppers being deterred by the unstable conditions.
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NewsBrexit: Retail chiefs must lead in the creation of a prosperous future
The immediate reverberations of one of the most unexpected results in British political history are as shocking as they are inevitable.
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NewsBHS to continue trading ‘for the summer’ in an effort to shift stock
BHS is poised to continue trading through the summer after its creditors were told that a liquidation date has not yet been set.
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NewsAgenda: Dixons Carphone, Ocado and Carpetright post financial results
Dixons Carphone and Carpetright reveal full-year results, plus interim figures from Ocado are all on the agenda this week.
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NewsCarpetright customer experience boss on using data to drive like-for-likes
Carpetright’s head of customer experience said the retailer uses real-time customer feedback to increase its like-for-like sales.
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OpinionOpinion: How can retailers prepare for demand in the summer of sport?
The summer of sport is well under way, but are retailers doing enough with big data to ensure they are monopolising consumer spend?
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NewsDreams boss Mike Logue says overhaul of company culture key to turnaround
Dreams chief executive Mike Logue has said the bed specialists’ turnaround was driven by a focus on colleagues and internal communication.
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GalleryStore gallery: B&Q’s 'big-box project' signals change of direction
The B&Q behemoth at Cribbs Causeway near Bristol has had a makeover aimed at showing what is possible in DIY retail.
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NewsArchie Norman to help drive Bunnings' assault on UK DIY market
Wesfarmers has revealed that former Asda boss Archie Norman will help oversee its bid to conquer the UK DIY market with its Bunnings fascia.