All Kingfisher articles – Page 19
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Hornbach Compact downsizes the DIY space
German DIY retailer Hornbach has opened a compact store format to differentiate its big-box offer and make the retailer more accessible.
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AnalysisPeople moves: Jill McDonald joins Halfords, Morrisons restructures and more
All change across the retail sector as Halfords brings in a new chief executive and Morrisons downsizes senior management.
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NewsRetail Diary: Fenwick enjoys hosiery knees-up as Lidl creates celebrity eggheads
Male dancers don stockings to open Fenwick’s new hosiery department, Kingfisher boss Veronique Laury pays regular visits to the bathroom as part of her new role and Lidl creates celebrity eggheads for its Easter campaign.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Kingfisher's restructure, the election, retail's richest and Easter discussed
Join our executive editor George MacDonald and news editor Nicola Harrison, as they pick through the week’s main news stories.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Kingfisher and Mr Bricolage merger collapses
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Kingfisher’s merger with rival French retailer Mr Bricolage falling through.
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OpinionComment: Kingfisher’s Laury lays new retail foundations
Kingfisher chief executive Véronique Laury is already making her mark on the business with plans to restructure and innovate.
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NewsKingfisher boss Laury to take inspiration from Apple as she unveils new vision
Kingfisher is seeking to learn lessons from the stellar success of Apple and Zara by creating a unique proposition as new boss Veronique Laury overhauls the business.
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AnalysisInfographic: Kingfisher's results, store closures and market share in numbers
Kingfisher unveiled a new strategy this morning including store closures and better leveraging group sourcing. We take a look at the key numbers.
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AnalysisKingfisher results and 60 B&Q store closures: What the analysts say
Kingfisher will shutter 60 B&Q stores as part of new boss Véronique Laury’s plans to turn the business around. This is what the analysts had to say about her strategy.
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NewsKingfisher to close 60 B&Q stores as new boss Véronique Laury restructures group
Kingfisher will close 60 B&Q stores as part of a radical restructure of the group as new boss Véronique Laury attempts to turn the business around.
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NewsB&Q boss Kevin O'Byrne to exit and Mr Bricolage deal falls apart
B&Q boss Kevin O’Byrne is to leave the company, which coincides with the collapse of parent company Kingfisher’s acquisition of Mr Bricolage.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Morrisons, Halfords, John Lewis and Kingfisher discussed
Join our executive editor George MacDonald and news editor Nicola Harrison as they pick through the week’s main news stories.
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NewsKingfisher considers legal action over Mr Bricolage dispute
Kingfisher is considering legal action against Mr Bricolage over a dispute about the terms of its potential acquisition of the French retailer.
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NewsMr Bricolage and Kingfisher deal in jeopardy over potential store closures
Mr Bricolage’s board and primary shareholder have revealed concerns about its acquisition by Kingfisher due to the number of stores that could close.
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OpinionWill Halfords and Homebase set a trend of more women running retailers?
Halfords and Homebase have both just appointed female bosses. Kate Walsh hopes that in future such hirings will be ‘no big deal’.
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NewsKingfisher acquisition of French rival Mr Bricolage suffers setback
Kingfisher’s acquisition of Mr Bricolage has suffered a setback after the retailer’s management and a major shareholder said they had “reservations”.
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NewsEaster shaping up well for DIY retailers as appetite for home improvement returns
Consumers intend to carry out more big DIY projects this year than last, providing welcome news for home improvement retailers.
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InterviewInterview: Sir Ian Cheshire, winner of Outstanding Contribution award
Few have had such an impact on retail as the former Kingfisher boss. He tells Retail Week about his approach to retail and what’s next.
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NewsOracle Retail Week Awards 2015 winners revealed
Former Kingfisher group chief executive Sir Ian Cheshire won the coveted Outstanding Contribution to Retail accolade at last night’s prestigious Oracle Retail Week Awards.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are the days of squeezing suppliers numbered?
As B&Q faces allegations that it demanded contributions from its suppliers, Retail Week asks whether such practices can continue.