All B&Q articles – Page 8
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OpinionKeynote: Generation rent and what it means for retail
In a world of millennials, boomerang children and generation rent, should retailers be doing more to meet the shopping needs of younger consumers?
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Analysis
Data: Screwfix fortunes contrast with B&Q
Screwfix boss Andrew Livingston has exited the business, leaving it in a position of having comfortably outperformed its Kingfisher stablemate B&Q in recent years.
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Data
Data: The 20 most trusted retailers in the UK
In a fiercely competitive retail market, understanding consumers, creating loyalty and gaining their trust has arguably never been more important.
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News
Screwfix boss Livingston quits to take reins at Howdens
Screwfix boss Andrew Livingston has quit the Kingfisher-owned DIY business to become chief executive of Howden Joinery Group.
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News
Today in retail: Bunnings gives B&Q a headache
Heads could well be pounding at Kingfisher HQ this afternoon after Bunnings revealed it was ramping up its assault on the UK DIY market.
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News
Kingfisher sales and ops boss Constant to exit
Kingfisher chief of sales and retail operations Jean-Paul Constant is departing the DIY group after less than a year in the role, Retail Week can reveal.
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Analysis
Profile: Bunnings new COO who jumped ship from B&Q
Bunnings has shaken up the UK’s DIY sector since it steamrollered its way into the market last year.
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News
Bunnings poaches B&Q retail director for COO role
Bunnings has poached DIY rival B&Q’s retail director Damian McGloughlin to take on the role of chief operating officer, Retail Week can reveal.
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News
Kingfisher: Disruption set to continue, analysts warn
DIY giant Kingfisher has indicated that the “unforeseen business disruption” that sliced around 2% off its first-quarter sales is set to continue and potentially worsen.
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Analysis
Analysis: Kingfisher – is there a spanner in the works?
Kingfisher seems to have hit a few bumps in the road as it ploughs ahead with its five-year transformation plan, masterminded by group boss Véronique Laury.
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News
Move of the week: B&Q and Homebase bolt on new bosses
It’s been a significant week in the home improvement sector with B&Q and Homebase appointing new bosses.
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News
Today in retail: M&S, Kingfisher and Dixons Carphone
Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe caused excitement in the weeks preceding today’s full-year results by revealing the retailer was preparing to trial food online.
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News
Kingfisher names new B&Q chief executive
Kingfisher has hired Christian Mazauric – the boss of its Brico Depot fascia in Romania – to run B&Q, Retail Week can reveal.
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News
Kingfisher sales fall but UK business delivers growth
B&Q owner Kingfisher has suffered a fall in first-quarter like-for-likes, although its UK businesses outperformed its other markets.
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Analysis
Profile: Bunnings’ new head of Homebase David Haydon
Bunnings bolstered its management team last week with the appointment of former Kingfisher director David Haydon to manage Homebase.
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Analysis
Analysis: Can a Saturday job still lead to the top?
Some of UK retail’s biggest names began their career on the shop floor – but is ascending the retail ranks still possible today?
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News
Bunnings hires former Kingfisher exec to run Homebase
Bunnings has appointed Australian retailer Officeworks’ chief operating officer David Haydon as trading and commercial director for Homebase.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Booths, pensions and more
Retail news round-up: Booths chief executive departs, pensions regulator warns compnies to plug pensions gap, and retailers launch careers scheme.
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Analysis
Securing your supply chain for future success
In the final instalment of our series of articles on the future of supply chain, Simon Jack asks what retailers can do to get ready.
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Video
Watch: Bathstore boss unveils new fascia Haus Store
Bathstore chief exec Gary Favell explains why the retailer has branched out into the kitchen and bedrooms markets and opens up about business post-Brexit.
