All Home & DIY articles – Page 158
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NewsKingfisher sales rebound as warm weather drives demand
Kingfisher group like-for-like sales jumped 2.5% in its second quarter to July 13 as the heatwave drove sales of hosepipes and fans.
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NewsLakeland targeted in ‘sophisticated and sustained' cyber-attack
Kitchenware specialist Lakeland has revealed a “sophisticated and sustained attack” on its website and warned customers to take action to protect their data.
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NewsCarpetright boss insists Q1 sales fall was a "blip" driven by heat wave
Carpetright chief executive Darren Shapland has insisted that the flooring giant’s fall in first-quarter sales was a “blip” due to the heat wave.
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AnalysisCarpetright's first quarter: What the analysts say
Carpetright today reported a decline in first quarter like-for-like sales as the warm weather hit its performance in the UK. Retail Week rounds up the City’s reaction.
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NewsCarpetright sales decline as the warm weather deters shoppers
Flooring specialist Carpetright’s UK like-for-likes fell 1.9% in the first quarter as the warm weather kept shoppers away from stores.
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AnalysisOnline retail searches: What do retailers need to know
The BRC Google Online Retail Monitor today revealed that the total number of retail searches on Google jumped 15% in the second quarter of 2013. Retail Week takes a closer look.
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OpinionComment: Irish examinerships highlight fierce market conditions
Over the past five years retail sales in the Republic of Ireland have decreased by around 30% as the fortunes of different operators have varied.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: German DIY retailer Praktiker under pressure as rivals circle
Germany-based Praktiker is on the brink of collapse after negotiations over restructuring its finances broke down last week.
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AnalysisIn numbers: How the heatwave is impacting sales
Retail Week takes a look at the bestsellers across the sector as the heat impacts on retail sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How is the heatwave impacting retail?
As the UK continues to swelter in the heat, Retail Week takes a look at the weather’s impact on shoppers and retailers.
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OpinionComment: SuperGroup's global appeal excites investors
SuperGroup’s full-year figures showed “a return to form”, maintained founder and chief executive Julian Dunkerton as he unveiled a rise in profits and sales.
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NewsSofa.com offers tennis fans a comfy seat for Wimbledon final
When the sun is shining outside, furniture shopping is not high up on the list for many people.
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NewsHomebase places Irish arm into examinership after poor trading
DIY specialist Homebase has become the latest retailer to place its Irish arm into examinership after poor trading in the country.
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NewsOnline experiences biggest growth in two years as sales surged 20% in June
June online retail sales surged to their highest point in two years driven by fashion, which soared 29% over the month.
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NewsDobbies boss James Barnes exits the Tesco-owned garden centre retailer
Dobbies chief executive James Barnes has left the Tesco-owned retailer after 23 years with the business along with finance director Sharon Brown.
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GalleryStore gallery: Bathstore unveils new store format in Harrogate
Bathstore has unveiled a new-look smaller store designed to offer a spa-style experience in Harrogate.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales nudge up 0.2%
Sales at department store group John Lewis edged up 0.2% in the week to July 6, thanks to last week’s sunny weather and major sporting events such as Wimbledon.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Carpetright's new format is propelling growth
Carpetright’s sales rebound is being driven by new store formats as well as a broader product range, which has attracted new customers to the floorings giant, according to boss Darren Shapland.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s Verdict: The Weather - Fairweather friend or foe?
It is easy to mock retailers’ excuses about the weather, but fair weather really can be their friend or foe at this time of year.
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NewsJune UK retail like-for-likes up 1.4% boosted by warmer weather
UK retail like-for-like sales increased 1.4% in June against a 1.4% rise in the same month last year as clothing and footwear performed well.