All Home & DIY articles – Page 220
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AnalysisJulian Rayner
Renowned for its off-the-wall products, Lakeland has won a hugely loyal following among the middle classes. Nicola Harrison profiles one of the brothers driving the business forward
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NewsHabitat poaches a second Fat Face executive to strengthen its team
Furniture chain Habitat has poached lifestyle fashion chain Fat Face’s finance director Shaun Wills as its new chief operating officer.
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NewsHome Bargains warns of tough times ahead
Value retailer Home Bargains has reported another record year but warned that the value sector is heading for tough times as margins are squeezed in the face of rising costs, and competition hots up.
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NewsRange owner Dawson lays out 200-store plan
Furniture, homewares and DIY chain The Range has laid out plans for 200 stores as it reaches for national coverage.
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NewsUnited Carpets reports "challenging" first half
United Carpets said trading has been “challenging” in the 25 weeks to September 30 as like-for-likes dropped 5.5%.
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NewsTopps Tiles full year sales up
Topps Tiles said it expects to report UK revenues up 2% to £182.4m in the 53 weeks to October 2.
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NewsThe Range doubles full year profits
Homewares and furniture chain The Range almost doubled its pre tax profits from £10.2m to £20.3m in the year to January 31.
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NewsJohn Lewis lays down the Christmas gauntlet as sales rise
Sales at John Lewis department stores rose 11.7 last week, which the retailer said it suspects was “well ahead of the market”.
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AnalysisNick Wharton
The ambitious Halfords finance boss will become the first non-family member to lead the closely knit Dunelm.
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OpinionInnovating through a downturn
Don’t let the day-to-day stop you investing in your company’s future
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NewsLakeland doubles profits as it cuts costs and drives product innovation
Homewares retailer Lakeland, darling of the middle classes, has more than doubled its full-year profits after cutting costs and focusing on product innovation.
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NewsWaitrose to open concept store in Leeds with a broader offer
Waitrose is to open a new concept store in Leeds next week with a homewares offer featuring products from sister chain John Lewis and other leading brands.
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NewsB&Q lures Asda head of marketing to board role
DIY giant B&Q has poached Asda marketing director Katherine Paterson and appointed her to the board, reinstating a marketing role at that level for the first time in two years.
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NewsScS widens appeal with upmarket lines
Sofa retailer ScS is introducing more upmarket brands in an attempt to widen its appeal. The upholstery chain said the move “adds another dimension to the offering”.
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NewsKingfisher aims for overseas growth in emerging markets
DIY giant Kingfisher aims to grow by expanding internationally over the next five to 10 years.
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Former Kingfisher director George Adams named chief executive of Maxeda DIY
Former Kingfisher executive George Adams is to become chief executive of Maxeda DIY, part of the Dutch private equity-backed retail group of the same name.
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NewsJohn Lewis enjoys "flying start" to autumn
Sales at John Lewis department stores climbed 16.5% to £58.3m last week as the back-to-school selling season got autumn off to a “flying start”.
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NewsGerman kitchen supplier Kütchenhaus grows in UK
German mid-market kitchen specialist Kütchenhaus has revealed plans for 40 to 50 stores across the UK as the retailer snaps up attractive property deals in the downturn.
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NewsKingfisher reports profits surge but warns on ‘fragile’ outlook
Kingfisher group adjusted pretax profit surged 22.9% to £354m in the 26 weeks to July 31, but warned that the “outlook for consumer spending is fragile”.
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NewsDunelm profits up, Halfords FD Nick Wharton to become new CEO
Dunelm has reported a pre-tax profit surge of 46% to £76.8m in its full year, and revealed that chief executive Will Adderley will assume the new role of executive deputy chairman with Halfords group finance director Nick Wharton taking over as chief executive.