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NewsCDS Superstores extends fulfilment partnership with THG
The owner of The Range, Wilko and Homebase has agreed a multi-year fulfilment partnership extension with THG Fulfil.
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NewsDusk outperforms subdued homewares market as revenues surge
Pureplay homewares retailer Dusk says it has continued to outperform the market, with sales surging in the first half of the financial year.
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NewsSales and profits blossom at garden centre group Blue Diamond
Garden centres business Blue Diamond has reported a rise in first-half sales and profits despite challenging market conditions.
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InterviewHow Screwfix is outperforming rivals by sticking to its trade roots
The owner of Screwfix labelled the trade specialist as its “stand-out” performer in its half-year results after it delivered another quarter of market outperformance.
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InterviewQ&A: Sofa.com boss on how Andrew Lloyd Webber deal sparked business opportunity, and more
Managing director Sunayna Azam discusses the Frasers Group-owned home goods and furniture retailer’s plans and strategy
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NewsIkea invests £31.5m into UK fulfilment network
Ikea is injecting £31.5m into its UK distribution network to make online fulfilment more efficient and sustainable.
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NewsWickes retail arm continues to outperform market
Wickes has delivered another quarter of market outperformance in its retail arm following strong sales and volume growth.
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NewsQuince launches in the UK as it steps up global expansion
Consumer technology platform Quince has launched in the UK, marking its first entry into a market outside of North America.
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NewsProCook ‘well positioned’ for peak after record first half
ProCook said it is “well positioned” for the important peak trading period after it delivered another period of record-breaking sales.
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NewsDunelm sales rise as transformation gains momentum
Dunelm has made a positive start to its transformation strategy as it delivered a strong first quarter performance.
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NewsB&Q launches two-hour trade delivery and takes Deliveroo partnership nationwide
B&Q has launched a two-hour delivery service for trade customers and expanded its Deliveroo partnership to more than 100 stores, as the DIY retailer steps up its push into rapid fulfilment.
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NewsWayfair and Appliances Direct fined over fake time-limited deals
Online homeware retailer Wayfair and electricals retailer Appliances Direct have been fined a combined £6m by the Competition and Markets Authority for misleading sales tactics, including time-limited offers that did not end when they said they would.
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NewsKingfisher names new CEO
Kingfisher has announced the appointment of Sebastian Gundel as chief executive officer, to replace Thierry Garnier early in 2027.
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NewsOnline Home Shop launches new app
The homeware business said 24,000 users have downloaded it in the first four weeks since launch.
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NewsIkea launches secondhand marketplace in UK and Ireland
Ikea is rolling out its second hand marketplace to the UK and Ireland following its debut in Spain and Norway two years ago.
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NewsDFS appoints new chair
DFS has appointed a new chair to take over from Steve Johnson next year.
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NewsTopps Tiles’ sales inch down but ‘strategic progress’ made
Topps Tiles has reported a small decline in full-year sales but reassured on full-year profit prospects.
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NewsDFS beats ‘subdued market’ to post profit rise
Furniture retailer DFS has reported an increase in annual sales and profits.
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InterviewKingfisher CEO: ‘We are ready for the next generation of commerce’
Following Kingfisher’s interim results, chief executive Thierry Garnier and chief financial officer Bhavesh Mistry spoke to Retail Week about trading, the impact of AI tools, and key asks of the government.
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NewsKingfisher lifts profit guidance as Screwfix sales climb
B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher has raised its profit expectations as sales in trade and ecommerce grow.