All Home & DIY articles – Page 117
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NewsRetail sales volumes jump 5.7% in February as prices plummet to 18-year low
Retail sales volumes increased by more than expected in February as prices dropped to their lowest level for almost 20 years.
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NewsDFS sales jump 10.5% as bosses target international expansion
Sofa giant DFS’s sales jumped 10.5% in its first half-year results since its IPO, as the retailer seeks to become a “world-class business”.
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InterviewInterview: Ao’s founder John Roberts goes on the offensive
John Roberts comes out fighting after a tough month at Ao.com as he gives his forthright views on topics ranging from Google to the nation’s politicians.
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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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NewsYodel boss calls on retailers to set realistic delivery expectations
The boss of Yodel is calling on retailers to set more realistic expectations for deliveries and said carriers should not take the blame for delivery problems.
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NewsTopps Tiles like-for-likes jump 5.2% as bosses target further growth
Topps Tiles’ like-for-like sales have jumped by around 5.2% as bosses bid to capitalise on a predicted increase in spending on home improvements.
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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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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Amazon, Mike Ashley, and more
Retail news round-up on March 20, 2015: Rumours Aldi to go online, Amazon to test drones, Mike Ashley threatens MPs with legal action over his human rights, and more.
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VideoThe Retail Week: BHS, Next, Homebase, Asda and Decathlon 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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AnalysisIn the news: Homebase’s new managing director Echo Lu profiled
After 10 years in various roles at supermarket giant Tesco, Echo Lu was today officially revealed as Homebase’s new managing director.
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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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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Inditex, Aldi and Wickes
Retail news round-up on March 18, 2015:Inditex reports annual profit up 5%, Wickes launches Let’s Do It Right campaign, Aldi unveils £2.5m Easter TV campaign
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NewsUPDATED: Former Tesco exec appointed as Homebase managing director
Home Retail has confirmed the appointment of former Tesco executive Echo Lu as Homebase managing director, as revealed by Retail Week yesterday.
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NewsMinimum wage increase will cost retailers hundreds of millions
The national minimum wage will increase by 20p an hour to £6.70 from October this year, in a move that will cost UK retailers hundreds of millions of pounds.
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NewsSofaworks sells stake to Ao.com investor as it seeks to expand store estate
Family-owned Sofaworks has sold a stake in its business to Ao.com investor Bill Holroyd and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).
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NewsAo World chairman 'remains committed' despite selling £10m stake
Ao World bosses insist its non-executive chairman Richard Rose “remains committed to the company” despite selling a £10m stake in the etailer.
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NewsLuxdeco introduces personalised website for shoppers
Luxury furniture and homeware etailer Luxdeco.com has introduced personalisation across its website in order to make its shopping experience more convenient.
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NewsPoundland launches DIY range fronted by former TV star Tommy Walsh
Poundland has launched a DIY range in collaboration with Tommy Walsh, the former star of television show Ground Force.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Poundland and Target
Retail news round-up on March 13, 2015: Morrisons receives £425m contribution from suppliers, Poundland launches DIY range and Target cuts 1,700 jobs.