All Kingfisher articles – Page 5
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AnalysisThe great head office debate – is your HQ better than the kitchen table?
Traditional ideas about the workplace have been turned upside down as working from home remains commonplace
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NewsKingfisher sales dip as customer spend ‘normalises’
Kingfisher has reported a slight drop in sales year-on-year as consumer spending balances out post-pandemic.
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Opinion‘Retailers are encouraging Christmas shoppers back in store with excitement and theatre’
Currys, Kingfisher and Primark are just three of the retailers demonstrating the importance of the store to boosting customer engagement this golden quarter, writes Fran Minogue.
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AnalysisHow are Boots, M&S and Kingfisher meeting the demands of the new consumer?
Consumer Week saw leaders from across the sector providing an inside look into how they are meeting evolving consumer needs and building out their offerings, from leading with data to prioritising sustainability. Retail Week looks at four learnings from the event: watch all sessions for free on-demand here.
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NewsKingfisher boss eyes expansion as post-Covid trends create growth opportunities
Kingfisher chief executive Thierry Garnier said he was positive the DIY giant would thrive despite posting a dip in like-for-like sales.
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NewsKingfisher raises outlook as profits soar across Europe
DIY giant Kingfisher has recorded rising profits as its ‘Powered by Kingfisher’ strategy drives business changes.
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NewsScrewfix rolls out rapid delivery service to more locations
After a successful trial in Bristol, Screwfix has rolled out its Screwfix Sprint delivery option.
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InterviewInterview: Kingfisher’s Thierry Garnier on building a new mindset at the DIY giant
With the pandemic prompting an acceleration in-store and online innovation, Kingfisher chief executive Thierry Garnier talks us through the group’s new retail formats, its test-and-learn approach and how that has shaped a new way of thinking throughout the business.
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NewsKingfisher raises profit guidance as sales surge across Europe
Kingfisher has upgraded its profit guidance after sales powered ahead of pre-Covid levels across its international markets.
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Analysis‘I want it and I want it now’: How Dixons and Screwfix are serving impatient shoppers
As rapid delivery services multiply across grocery, Retail Week explores how Dixons Carphone and Screwfix are joining the race to bring laptops and power tools to customers in half an hour or less.
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NewsScrewfix to trial half-hour deliveries to local builders and DIYers
Screwfix is to begin a trial in Bristol delivering products in as little as 30 minutes.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Sustainable financing on the rise as retailers think green
More retailers than ever are putting money where their mouth is and linking environmental, sustainable and governance (ESG) targets to future financing.
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NewsKingfisher and Burberry unveil ‘ambitious’ new sustainability targets
Kingfisher and Burberry have lifted the lid on ambitious new carbon reduction targets in a bid to beef up their sustainability credentials.
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NewsKingfisher signs credit deal linked to sustainability targets
Kingfisher has announced a new revolving credit facility conditioned to its ambitious sustainable and community-based targets.
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NewsKingfisher raises outlook as sales continue to soar
Kingfisher has raised its profit predictions for 2021/2022 as its sales increased in almost all markets.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisKingfisher (Overview)
Home and DIY giant Kingfisher plc is the parent company of B&Q, Screwfix and TradePoint, as well as internationally Castorama, Brico Dépôt, and Koçtas, a mix of brands that serve both consumers and trade.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisKingfisher (Strategy)
Kingfisher chief executive Thierry Garnier refreshed the areas of focus for its ‘Powered by Kingfisher’ strategy in March 2023 “to ensure data, trade, culture and agility were given increased prominence and focus”.
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NewsRetail Connected 2021: Hear from Mars and Ikea as day one kicks off
More than 100 speakers from around the world, including leaders from Alibaba, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Adidas, Levi’s and Shopify, will take to the virtual stage throughout this week at our new digital event.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Kingfisher boss Thierry Garnier believes lockdown trends will last
DIY giant Kingfisher has posted a year of strong growth as the home improvement trend continued to thrive in lockdown – but how sustainable will the newfound passion for DIY be?