All Home & DIY articles – Page 103
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NewsKingfisher overhauls IT platform to revolutionise in-store technology
Kingfisher has launched a new tech platform that will allow B&Q stores to introduce in-aisle payments and a one-hour click-and-collect service next year.
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NewsData: Retail sales slow as shoppers wait for Black Friday bonanza
UK retail sales fell slightly last month as consumers appear to be holding out for Black Friday.
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NewsIkea US to open more stores as bricks-and-mortar sales climb 4.5%
Ikea US is planning to expand, opening up to five new stores by autumn 2017 as sales continue to flourish across North America.
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NewsMatalan downgraded by credit ratings agency S&P after profits plunge
Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has downgraded value clothing and homewares retailer Matalan’s risk profile from weak to vulnerable.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Argos, M&S, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up on November 9, 2015: Argos’ website goes offline, M&S chief confirms stay and S&P cuts Matalan’s long-term credit rating.
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NewsAgenda: Kingfisher update, Sainsbury's and Halfords report interims
November 9-13, 2015: Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Kingfisher, Sainsbury’s and Halfords all on the agenda.
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VideoWatch: How can furniture and big-ticket retailers transform online?
Attendees at the Retail Week DHL think tank debated the changing ways furniture and big-ticket retailers can attract shoppers.
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NewsShop prices drop 1.8% in October on back of low commodity prices
Shop prices dropped 1.8% in October as clothing, books and DIY products experienced the deepest levels of deflation owing to low commodity prices.
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GalleryStore of the week: Muji perks up its offer with Café&Meal in Singapore
Japanese retailer Muji has expanded its proposition with the launch of the minimalistic Café&Meal coffee shop in Singapore.
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NewsCarpetright UK sales up as brand revamp remains 'on track'
Floorings giant Carpetright has reported UK like-for-likes up 4% in the 25 weeks to October 24 and said its aim to revitalise the brand is “on track”.
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NewsShop Direct profits surge after focus on personalisation and big data
Very owner Shop Direct has reported full-year pre-tax profits up 78% to £71.7m, driven by investment in big data and personalisation.
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NewsWaitrose targets kitchen market with launch of specialist website
Waitrose has launched a new website dedicated to kitchen products as the supermarket chain bids to muscle its way in to the growing market.
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GalleryStore gallery: Habitat's new-look flagship sets the standard for furniture
Habitat’s flagship store on London’s Tottenham Court Road is undergoing a revamp. Managing director Clare Askem explains more.
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AnalysisThe most attractive retailers to work for revealed
A survey of 30,000 job candidates has revealed the retailers that are perceived as the most attractive to work for.
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AnalysisNext week in retail: Updates from Asos, Home Retail and Mothercare
Retail Week looks ahead to next week, with full-year results from Asos, interim figures from Home Retail and a second quarter update from Mothercare.
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AnalysisRetail Diary: Hamish lifts the Rugby gold as Bathstore makes a splash
Brighthouse director Hamish Paton clutches the Rugby World Cup, Bathstore makes a splash and Waitrose is the butt of Michael McIntyre’s jokes.
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AnalysisOnline sales return to double-digit growth after weakest increase in 15 years
Online retail sales returned to double-digit growth in September after etail revenue growth plunged to its lowest level for 15 years last month.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Lewis fashion sales hampered by warm weather
Warm weather last week hampered John Lewis’ fashion sales, but ice cream and strawberries did brisk business at its sister chain Waitrose.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis identifies 'master shopper' as customers embrace multichannel
John Lewis has declared 2015 the year of the ‘master shopper’ – a consumer who is confident to combine multiple channels to optimise their experience.
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AnalysisLarge retailers to be hit with bill for an extra £25.6m for living wage by 2020
Large retailers could see their wage bills rise by an average of £25.6m by 2020 as a result of the Government’s national living wage.