All Kingfisher articles – Page 35
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NewsKingfisher’s ‘self help’ drives 12% profit rise
Kingfisher chief executive Ian Cheshire has said its “self help” agenda has helped it achieve growth in a tough market as the DIY group posted a profit rise of 12% in the 13 weeks to May 1, slightly ahead of market consensus.
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NewsRetail shares rebound after last week’s blow
Food and general retail stocks alike bounced back after last week’s plunge, both outperforming the All Share index.
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NewsSelf-help measures drive Kingfisher quarterly profits rise
Improved gross margin and cost productivity helped DIY giant Kingfisher post a rise in first quarter profits despite a like-for-like sales fall.
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NewsCo-op hires independent directors to bolster food board
The Co-operative Group has appointed two independent directors to bolster the board of its food subsidiary.
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OpinionProperty on the board
The crossover of retailers and landlords on each other’s boards can only be a good thing.
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NewsKingfisher and Topps Tiles updates won’t lift home sector gloom
Updates from Kingfisher and Topps Tiles next week are expected to paint a subdued picture of the home sector’s performance.
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NewsLess healthy foods face ‘fat VAT’ threat, Justin King warns
Sainsbury’s boss envisages tax change as Government tries to balance the books
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NewsKingfisher boss wades into VAT debate
Kingfisher chief executive Ian Cheshire has called on the government to consider extending VAT to food and other exempt items if an increase in the tax is implemented.
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NewsScrewfix adopts ‘British Football Time’ opening hours during World Cup
Screwfix, the Kingfisher-owned trade DIY chain, will switch its trading hours to “British Football Time” for England matches during the World Cup.
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AnalysisPark life: retail parks bouncing back
Retail parks have been on the back foot, but new names are now starting to freshen up their offers and draw footfall.
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AnalysisThe common denominator
Kingfisher international boss Peter Høgsted is convinced group sourcing of common ranges is the DIY giant’s biggest opportunity to cut costs and boost differentiation.
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AnalysisNew thinking in short supply
Research suggests a skills gap at senior level could hamper recovery prospects, says Joanna Perry
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AnalysisThe green team
The UK’s biggest retailers are casting their nets ever wider when it comes to taking responsibility for sustainability initiatives. How exactly are they raising their green game
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NewsRetailers pay tribute to B&Q’s David Quayle
Retailers have paid tribute to David Quayle, the co-founder and the ‘Q’ behind B&Q, who has died, aged 73.
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OpinionThe value of self-help
Self-help is the order of the day among retailers. The phrase has consistently peppered store chiefs’ City updates and analysts have compiled buy lists based on retailers’ capacity for self-help.
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AnalysisWho’s front-runner in retail’s election?
The National Insurance controversy has thrust retail and its leaders into the thick of the general election battle. How will the parties’ policies affect our industry?
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NewsRestore confidence to win our vote, retailers demand
Retail leaders call for clarity from political parties on key issues to allay consumer fears
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AnalysisTop guns: Is there still room for the maverick retail chief executive?
Today’s retail chief executive is more likely to be a former management consultant than market trader. But is there room for big personalities on today’s retail scene, asks Joanna Perry
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NewsTory plans ‘do not include an increase in VAT’
The Conservative Party has insisted that it would not need to increase VAT in order to cut the deficit if it forms the next Government as Prime Minister Gordon Brown is today expected to confirm that the next general election will be held on May 6.
