Floor coverings
News about specialist carpet and floor coverings retailers including Carpetright and Allied Carpets
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Lord Harris takes backseat as Carpetright rejigs board
Carpetright founder Lord Harris is to scale back his day-to-day involvement in the retailer, which has reshuffled boardroom responsibilities.
Carpetright eyes beds market share after Dreams contraction
Carpetright has said it is ready for the “fight” in beds after market leader Dreams axed a third of its portfolio last month.
Carpetright like-for-likes increase spurred by weather and refits
Carpetright has recorded a 5.6% rise in UK retail like-for-like sales in the fourth quarter as the cold weather and store refurbishment programme drew custom.
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Topps Tiles profits expected to dip as it kicks off cost reduction initiatives
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Carpetright UK like-for-likes edge up 3.2% but Dutch sales remain weak
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Topps Tiles like-for-likes rise 1.6% in first quarter
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Carpetright eyes Tottenham Court Road store in London push
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Profits rise at Topps Tiles despite like-for-likes slip
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United Carpets bought in pre-pack administration deal
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Bill Carrahar exits Carpetright
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Retailers rise from the ashes of last year’s riots
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Wet weather gives Carpetright a first quarter boost
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Carpetright profits slump as low consumer confidence hits trade
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Topps Tiles to reveal new store design in Milton Keynes
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United Carpets' share suspension lifted after administration
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Topps Tiles to sponsor national weather on ITV's Daybreak
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RBS private equity arm eyes Dreams acquisition
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Carpetright profits up despite sales fall
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Like-for-likes inch up at Carpetright
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Topps Tiles to hit profit target after strong fourth quarter
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Shares in United Carpets suspended as it calculates store closure costs
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Store refits and rain lift Carpetright sales
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Topps Tiles like-for-likes up 2.1%
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United Carpets begins store closure review
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Topps Tiles pre-tax profits fall in first half but current trading improve
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Profile: New Carpetright trading director Graham Harris
Graham Harris, the new trading director at Carpetright, has a tough act to follow. The former Tesco executive has been brought on to take over some of the functions that revered Carpetright founder and chairman Lord Harris, who is taking a step back from the business, has traditionally led, including buying and product.
Q&A: Shapland on Carpetright's new hire and Lord Harris taking a step back
Carpetright today appointed former Tesco executive Graham Harris as trading director, to take over some of the responsibilities of chairman Lord Harris, who is taking a step back from the business. Retail Week speaks to chief executive Darren Shapland.
Comment: Next Boss Wolfson’s bonus decision has wider implications
Next boss Lord Wolfson’s decision to share a £2.4m bonus with staff was not only eye-catching, it caught the mood of the times too.
