All Home & DIY articles – Page 67
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NewsKingfisher sales fall but UK business delivers growth
B&Q owner Kingfisher has suffered a fall in first-quarter like-for-likes, although its UK businesses outperformed its other markets.
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AnalysisProfile: Bunnings’ new head of Homebase David Haydon
Bunnings bolstered its management team last week with the appointment of former Kingfisher director David Haydon to manage Homebase.
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NewsTopps Tiles launches new format amid ‘duff conditions’
Topps Tiles has introduced a new medium-sized store format as it acts to restore its fortunes after a challenging half year.
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NewsTopps Tiles profits fall in 'challenging' first half
Topps Tiles reported a decline in like-for-like sales and profits at the half-year mark which boss Matthew Williams attributed to “the more challenging macro-economic environment.”
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OpinionOpinion: Could Dobbies make a swoop for Wyevale?
With gardening aficionado Nicholas Marshall now at the helm of Dobbies, the once-Tesco-owned garden centre business looks set to blossom.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: McColls, Ikea and more
Retail news round-up: McColls boss plans to buy Tesco’s One Stop chain; Ikea to move production to the UK; Terra Firma pays Wyevale's debt; and M&S revisits archives for new collection.
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NewsIkea’s great panda escape and deals on wheels
Carrefour’s deals on wheels, Ikea pandas to the consumer, and male rompersuits make a comeback.
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NewsMove of the week: Has HoF found its visionary leader?
It’s a fair bet that anyone running a sweepstake on the identity of the new House of Fraser boss will be rolling the jackpot over onto the next big appointment.
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NewsBunnings spruces up Homebase with new boss
When Wesfarmers snapped up Homebase last year, the Australian retail group said the cushions and garden furniture-heavy fascia was on the way out.
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NewsIkea UK vows to create 1,300 new jobs by 2018
Ikea will create 1,300 new jobs by the end of 2018 as opens three new UK superstores in Sheffield, Exeter and Greenwich.
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NewsBunnings hires former Kingfisher exec to run Homebase
Bunnings has appointed Australian retailer Officeworks’ chief operating officer David Haydon as trading and commercial director for Homebase.
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VideoWatch: Dobbies' new boss unveils growth plans
As Dobbies’ new boss Nicholas Marshall settles into his role, he reveals his ambitions for bringing garden centre retailing into the 21st century.
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NewsUpdate: Mattress retailer Eve Sleep confirms £35m IPO
Online mattress retailer Eve Sleep has confirmed its float on AIM – the London Stock Exchange’s high-growth market – by way of a conditional placing.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Booths, pensions and more
Retail news round-up: Booths chief executive departs, pensions regulator warns compnies to plug pensions gap, and retailers launch careers scheme.
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NewsToday in retail: Buyers wake up to Dream acquisition
Dreams has drawn interest from Chinese buyers in the first round of bids for the business, which was put up for sale in January.
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NewsDreams bidders bed in on £400m takeover deal
Dreams has piqued the interest of rival Chinese mattress-makers and UK giant Silent Night in the first round of bids for the business.
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NewsAmara is sitting pretty as home etailer narrows losses
Home furnishings etailer Amara narrowed its losses last year as it made strides to conquer new territories overseas, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Dreams, Net-a-Porter and more
Retail news round-up: Dreams £400m takeover on the cards, Net-a-Porter appoints new global buying director, and Amazon customers get refund without returning items.
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GalleryStore gallery: A home from Haus in Farnborough
Bathstore has opened a shop that sells kitchens and bedrooms, as well as bathroom fixtures. John Ryan reports from Farnborough.
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NewsHillarys blinds sold to Hunter Douglas in £300m deal
Hillarys, the maker and seller of made-to-measure blinds and floorings, has been sold to Dutch retailer Hunter Douglas in a deal worth £300m.