All Home & DIY articles – Page 97
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VideoWatch: Ikea is testing smaller-format stores to increase accessibility
Ikea is testing a number of smaller “order and collect” units. We visit its Aberdeen store to see how it has scaled down its offer.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales jump as Father's Day effect offsets impact of wet weather
John Lewis recorded a jump in sales last week as a boost from Father’s Day offset the negative impact of unseasonably wet weather.
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NewsDobbies' new owners set out ambitions to add shops and bolster online offer
The new owners of Dobbies Garden Centres have vowed to add more stores to the chain and boost the retailer’s ecommerce offer.
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AnalysisWho are the key figures behind the Dobbies Garden Centres takeover?
As the past and present bosses of BHS are quizzed by MPs, there has never been greater scrutiny on retail ownership and corporate governance.
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NewsTesco offloads Dobbies Garden Centres to investor group for £217m
Tesco has sold Dobbies Garden Centres to an investor group for £217m as boss Dave Lewis continues to offload the grocer’s non-core businesses.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose buoyed by Queen's birthday and Euro 2016
John Lewis and Waitrose enjoyed sales uplifts last week as the Queen’s 90th birthday and the start of Euro 2016 boosted performance.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, retail jobs and more
Retail round-up on June 14, 2016: Matalan owner says he dropped BHS offer 'on his own', and retail job to suffer due to living wage and Brexit uncertainty.
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AnalysisEuro 2016: The chief execs that make up retail's fantasy team
As this summer’s European Championships edge ever closer, Retail Week selects its fantasy football team from across the industry.
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NewsArgos like-for-like sales flat as Sainsbury’s Home Retail deal nears
Home Retail Group reports sales at Argos levelled off, although total sales growth was the most significant for eight quarters.
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NewsData: Retail like-for-likes edge up in May despite ‘volatile’ outlook
Overall retail like-for-likes grew last month as clothing purchases increased while furniture sales declined for the first time this year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seven retailers that excel at in-store customer experience
The retail headlines this year, from administrations to parliamentary enquiries and falling footfall, might suggest a sector in crisis.
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NewsHomebase to cut ties with Nectar loyalty scheme to focus on price cuts
Homebase’s new owner Wesfarmers will end the retailer’s partnership with rewards programme Nectar to focus on “everyday low prices”.
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NewsMatalan's profits halve after warehouse problems drag
Matalan’s EBITDA nearly halved in its last financial year, after its customer proposition was “severely challenged” due to warehouse issues.
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NewsSir Philip Green repeatedly threatened to abandon BHS deal
Sir Philip Green was reluctant to sell BHS to Retail Acquisitions, documents from the joint select committee inquiry into BHS’s collapse show.
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GalleryStore gallery: Lakeland flagship store opens following a £1m makeover
Lakeland’s new-look flagship store in Windermere boasts the latest in retail technology and in-store product demonstrations.
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GalleryStore gallery: Walmart-owned Sam's Club unveils lab-driven store
Sam’s Club has unveiled a new-look store based on learnings from its Californian lab as it presses ahead with its “transformation” plan.
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NewsCath Kidston exits the business to pursue other interests
Cath Kidston, founder of the eponymous homewares and fashion label, has left the business, stepping down from her role as director.
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NewsAgenda: Sainsbury's, Home Retail, Ao.com and Bonmarché updates
Retail Week looks to next week with updates from Sainsbury’s and Home Retail, plus full-year figures from Ao.com and Bonmarché on the agenda.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Cath Kidston and Sports Direct
Retail round-up on June 3, 2016: Sir Philip Green's close confidante to be grilled over BHS and Cath Kidston exits as non-executive director.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose boosts John Lewis numbers as fashion sales dip
John Lewis’ sales were buoyed by a strong performance at Waitrose last week, as consumers stocked up on essentials for the warm weather.