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NewsPaphitis posts profit rise at Ryman and Robert Dyas
Theo Paphitis Retail Group has posted an uplift in earnings at Ryman and Robert Dyas, but trading has been tough at Boux Avenue.
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Travis Perkins names new Wickes chair as demerger progresses
Travis Perkins has appointed a new chair designate of Wickes as part of its ongoing process to demerge the businesses this year.
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John Lewis weekly sales fall despite demand for spring lines
Sales at the John Lewis Partners department stores business slid 5.8% year on year last week as demand for clearance bargains slowed and mild weather hampered the performance of fashion, despite “strong demand for new spring products”.
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Profile: Jean-Jacques Van Oosten – Kingfisher’s new chief customer officer
From one type of brick to another, Jean-Jacques Van Oosten has rejoined DIY retailer Kingfisher from the Lego Group as chief customer and digital officer.
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From shunning toys to value-led shopping – the trends that defined Christmas
It has been a festive trading period dubbed by the BRC as “the worst on record” . With this week bringing the departure of a retail boss from one business and a profit warning at another , it does have the markings of a bleak Christmas.
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Ikea to open first UK city-centre store format
Ikea has unveiled plans to open a new smaller store concept as part of its plans to make the homeware giant more accessible.
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Dunelm hails ‘particularly strong’ Christmas results
Dunelm has registered increased sales and profits during the crucial golden quarter.
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Topps Tiles posts quarterly sales fall
Topps Tiles has reported a decline in like-for-like sales in its first quarter, when political uncertainty hit trade.
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Furniture Village reports sixth consecutive year of growth
Furniture Village posted an increase in turnover as losses narrowed in its full-year results despite “subdued consumer confidence”.
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Kingfisher poaches Lego exec for chief digital officer role
Kingfisher has appointed its former IT director as the DIY group’s chief customer and digital officer.
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John Lewis weekly sales fall as shoppers shun tech promotions
Sales at John Lewis Partners department stores slid last week but there was a strong rise at grocery stablemate Waitrose Partners.
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Analysis: The biggest hires and fires of 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, Retail Week takes a look back at all the hires and fires that have made shockwaves in the retail sector this year.
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The White Company profits rise in ‘turbulent’ year
The White Company has posted an uplift in full-year profits as investments in IT and its infrastructure helped it navigate the “turbulent retail environment”.
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Carpetright investors vote through sale to Meditor
Carpetright investors yesterday voted through a takeover by backer Meditor.
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Dunelm profits to beat expectations amid margin gains
Dunelm has said it expects full-year profits to come in “higher than previous expectations” after a period of “strong sales growth”.
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Data: M&S Simply Food tops list of UK’s favourite retailers
M S Simply Food has wrestled back its crown as the UK’s favourite retailer, according to exclusive data from consultancy OC C.
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Christmas spend forecast to slip despite Black Friday uplift
Black Friday sales confounded expectations as the post-payday discount bonanza delivered sales and footfall uplifts, but festive spend is still forecast to be in decline.
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John Lewis sales spike driven by Black Friday bargains
John Lewis’ weekly sales soared in after a “record” performance for the retailer as price matching and strong demand for fashion and home technology bolstered performance.
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Habitat boss Clare Askem steps down
Habitat boss Clare Askem has stepped down from the Sainsbury’s-owned business after eight years at the helm, Retail Week can reveal.
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Ikea profits fall despite sales rise
Ikea’s full-year profits fell despite its online sales soaring 50%.
