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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.
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NewsFormer Liberty managing director named as Heal’s CEO
Heal’s has named Sarah Coonan, formerly managing director at Liberty, as its new chief executive.
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NewsWickes CEO: ‘There’s a ‘wall of cash’ sitting in UK savings accounts’
Following Wickes’ interim results, chief executive David Wood and chief finance officer Mark George spoke to Retail Week about trading, future consumer spending, and tackling youth unemployment.
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NewsWickes sales and profits rise as trade business achieves record sign ups
Wickes boss David Wood hailed “another period of strong volume-led performance”, as Wickes sales and profits for the half rose driven by record signs up for the retailer’s trade business.
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NewsDusk halts £300m IPO plans
Dusk has put its plans to float on the London Stock Exchange on hold, according to reports.
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AnalysisDunelm boss kicks off new strategy with job cuts and range rationalisation
Dunelm boss Clo Moriarty has unveiled a new three-year strategy to shift the dial on stubborn pre-tax profit growth. Retail Week spoke to her to discover what the strategy means for the retailer and why it’s starting with job cuts and range rationalisation.
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NewsDunelm posts sales rise and embarks on 'bigger, better, bolder' strategy
Dunelm’s chief executive has set out a new “disciplined, bounded and self-funded” strategy to strengthen its position in the market.
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NewsDobbies back in the black as growth strategy kicks in
Garden centre group Dobbies has returned to profit in its latest financial year, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsIkea unveils price-cutting offensive to ‘stand with customers’
Home and furniture powerhouse Ikea has unveiled a £54m round of price reductions on some of its most popular products, such as the Billy bookcase.
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NewsAsda’s George brand switches marketing message
George at Asda, the grocer’s clothing and home business, has unveiled a new marketing campaign that does not focus solely on price.
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NewsThe Range to launch conversational AI agent on ecommerce website
The Range is planning to launch a conversational AI tool on its website to make it easier for customers to shop online, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryFirst look: CDS Superstores' first multi-brand collection point with Morrisons
The Range owner CDS Superstores has launched its first multi-brand collection point as it continues to test and trial new bricks-and-mortar formats.
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NewsLoaf founder bought out by River Island’s Lewis family investment fund
Loaf founder Charlie Marshall, who began the business in 2008, has sold his share of the business to the Lewis family’s Blue Coast Capital.
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NewsThe Range, Wilko, and Homebase open joint concept shop-in-shop
The owner of The Range, Wilko, and Homebase has opened a new multi-brand concept shop-in-shop under its partnership with Morrisons, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsRobert Dyas starts rapid delivery with Deliveroo partnership
Customers will be able to order on Deliveroo from almost all of Robert Dyas’ 90 stores across the UK, including London, Bristol, Oxford and Brighton.