All Screwfix articles – Page 7
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards: A look at the best tech innovations
As the shortlist for the Retail Week Awards 2017 is revealed, we put a spotlight on the retailers competing for Customer Technology Innovation award.
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OpinionOpinion: Easy for staff means great for the customer
When Gordon Ramsay turns around a restaurant in his shows, the problem often stems from the menu being too confused and complicated.
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InterviewInterview: Véronique Laury's vision for Kingfisher
When Véronique Laury replaced Sir Ian Cheshire as chief executive of Kingfisher in January 2015 she became the most powerful woman in retail.
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DataData: The top 30 retailers by store openings
Poundland tops the ranking owing to its acquisition of 99p Stores, while a large number of c-store operators make the top 30.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Kingfisher's transformation is a marathon not a sprint
Kingfisher posted soaring interim profits yesterday but boss Veronique Laury had no time to celebrate – she has a complex turnaround to focus on.
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NewsDIY giant Kingfisher seeks larger headquarters in London
B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher is seeking fresh headquarters in London as the DIY giant ploughs on with its expansion plans.
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NewsAgenda: B&Q owner Kingfisher and French Connection unveil half-year results
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with half-year results from B&Q owner Kingfisher and French Connection on the agenda.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Homebase's new owners nail the UK DIY market?
Poised for transformation, former Home Retail Group-owned Homebase is in early stages of being morphed into Wesfarmers’ DIY brand Bunnings.
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AnalysisKingfisher second-quarter sales jump: What the analysts say
Kingfisher reported a 7.2% rise in its second-quarter UK like-for-likes driven by a 13.3% jump at Screwfix. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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NewsKingfisher second quarter like-for-likes up driven by B&Q and Screwfix
Kingfisher has posted improved like-for-likes in its second quarter, with growth driven by good performances at its British and Polish arms.
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NewsAgenda: Asda and Kingfisher to post second quarter results
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with second quarter results from both Asda and Kingfisher on the agenda.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The major business benefits of ethical retailing
Morality in retail is under scrutiny like never before and shoppers are increasingly concerned by the impact their choices have on the planet.
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NewsRetail diary: BHS’ Chappell is in trouble again and Ikea attracts super fans
The Prime Minister has been to Screwfix for supplies, Ikea is attracting super-fans and Chappell has been caught being reckless…again.
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OpinionOpinion: Service never sleeps in the age of social media
Speedy responses on social media shouldn’t be confused with fixing the issues, argues Screwfix chief executive Andrew Livingston.
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NewsRetail Diary: Retail Week goes Commando and new shop is a load of rubbish
Retail Week faces its toughest challenge yet, something is rotten in the Forest of Dean and toilet roll chancers get creative at Walmart.
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NewsKingfisher first-quarter sales jump: what the analysts say
Kingfisher reported a 3.6% rise in its first-quarter like-for-likes driven by strong sales in the UK and Poland. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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NewsKingfisher first-quarter sales rise driven by B&Q and Screwfix
B&Q owner Kingfisher has posted a 3.6% uplift in like-for-like sales during its first quarter, driven by its performance in the UK and Poland.
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OpinionOpinion: Screwfix’s Andrew Livingston – ‘product vitality’ must be priority
I’ve survived my annual health check. Yet with the sheer volume of data coming back, I found myself unsure about the actual state of my health.
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OpinionOpinion: Fresh retail thinking needed as shopping habits change
In the run-up to the future of retail and consumer conference R:evolution, TrueStart explores innovation in retail today.
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VideoScrewfix boss Andrew Livingston on its 'obsession with brand consistency'
The Kingfisher-owned trade business is one of the leading examples of multichannel retailing in the UK.
