All Homebase articles – Page 21
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AnalysisPassing on the VAT increase
With VAT set to rise retailers will struggle to absorb the increase, especially as other costs are rising. Some are already putting prices up to make January’s change less noticeable, Nicola Harrison discovers
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Homebase unveils new reserve-and-collect app
DIY retailer Homebase has launched a reserve-and-collect iPhone app as it revealed online sales soared 63% in the past year.
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AnalysisA lot of hot air?
Many retailers are still struggling with reducing packaging for online orders. Charlotte Hardie puts some big names to the eco delivery test
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NewsBreak-up merchants eye struggling DIY chain Focus
DIY chain’s owner appoints adviser as it considers options for troubled retailer
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NewsB&Q and Homebase voted worst online retailers
DIY giants B&Q and Homebase have been voted the worst online retailers in the UK.
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NewsBlacks’ shares perk up after bid approaches
Outdoor goods specialist Blacks was at the centre of the week’s retail share price action after revealing approaches from potential buyers.
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NewsArgos poised for return to the clothing market
Retailer attempts to poach staff from online specialists ahead of fashion comeback.
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NewsArgos suffers profits fall
Argos and Homebase owner Home Retail Group has posted a plunge in interim profits.
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NewsAlliance Boots hires Home Retail director
Alliance Boots has hired a former director of Home Retail to work on commercial development.
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NewsArgos performance dents Home Retail profits
Argos owner Home Retail Group expects full-year profits to come in at the low end of expectations after suffering a second quarter sales fall at flagship chain Argos.
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NewsOcado shares up by 5% ahead of update
General store stocks improved compared with their recent weak showing but the sector remains well down over the year in comparison with food groups and the All-Share index.
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NewsWolfson and Harris: tough times in store
Bellwether retailers Carpetright and Next spooked the City on Tuesday with cautious updates presaging punishing times for the stores sector.
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AnalysisMarketing budgets: Something to shout about
Despite the uncertain outlook some argue that it is more important than ever to advertise your business, writes Liz Morrell
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NewsBig-ticket retailers plan to turn timing of the VAT increase to their advantage
Big-ticket retailers are putting plans in place to capitalise on the timing of the VAT increase that takes effect on January 4.
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AnalysisThe customer knows best
OC&C’s customer research on a selection of retailers and their propositions will give the high street plenty to think about
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NewsB&Q to open small city centre stores
DIY retailer B&Q intends to open small-format city centre stores in the UK after the success of similar pilot stores run by parent Kingfisher overseas.
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AnalysisPaul Loft: Holding Homebase’s place
He may not court the limelight but the Homebase managing director is impressing by holding the retailer’s position in an increasingly competitive sector, says Nicola Harrison
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NewsArgos like-for-like sales fall 8.1%
Sales at Argos fell 8.1% on a like-for-like basis for its first quarter to May 29 after a drop in TV and video gaming sales.