All Home & DIY articles – Page 122
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales drop amid tough conditions and Easter timing
Sales at both John Lewis and Waitrose fell last week as the timing of Easter and challenging trading conditions took their toll.
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NewsSurprise fall in March retail sales but consumer confidence upbeat
Retail sales suffered a surprise fall last month but underlying consumer confidence remains upbeat, experts said.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco's loss, Sainsbury's to axe 800 staff and Home Retail
Grocery reporter Luke Tugby and Kantar Retail retail insights director Bryan Roberts analyse the big stories from the past week.
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NewsIkea creates prototype table that recognises food and suggests recipes
The Swedish furniture retailer collaborated with design firm Ideo to create an interactive conceptual kitchen of the future.
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NewsWickes reports continued sales growth up 8.7% in first quarter
Travis Perkins’ consumer arm, which largely consists of Wickes, has reported continued sales growth of 8.7% for its first quarter in 2015.
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NewsCarpetright profits to beat forecasts as it turns around European business
Carpetright has revealed its full-year pre-tax profits will be ahead of expectations as its European operation enters the black.
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NewsHouse of Fraser full-year sales and profits up as online surges
House of Fraser has reported a rise in full-year sales and profits, helped by a strong performance from its online business.
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NewsFirst tranche of Andy Bond-backed Pep&Co stores revealed
Fashion and homewares retailer Pep&Co has revealed the locations of its first 15 stores ahead of its 50-store launch across the UK this summer.
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NewsRetail Week goes behind the scenes of B&Q’s spring ad campaign shoot
B&Q’s new campaign premiered this week, watch the ad and Retail Week’s interview with the retailer’s head of brand on set.
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NewsHabitat shows off design credentials in voyeuristic TV ad
Habitat has launched its first TV ad since it was bought by Home Retail Group as it seeks to reinforce its credentials as a design brand.
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AnalysisAnalysis: March Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Easter falling earlier this year caused a jump in like-for-likes and was further boosted by an improved food performance.
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NewsRetail like-for-likes up 3.2% in March driven by an early Easter
Retail like-for-likes jumped 3.2% in March, driven by Easter falling earlier this year than last and an improved food performance.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Hornbach Compact downsizes the DIY space
German DIY retailer Hornbach has opened a compact store format to differentiate its big-box offer and make the retailer more accessible.
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NewsLaura Ashley reports strong full-year profits of 14.6% thanks to home accessories
Laura Ashley has reported an increase in its full-year pre-tax profit by 14.6% to £23.5m, thanks to growth from its home accessories category.
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NewsRetail Diary: Wren Kitchens pokes fun at rivals as Bedworld talks ship
Wren Kitchens takes a dig at its neighbour, Bedworld leaves viewers unimpressed by talking “ship”and Harrods goes green with a new competition.
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GalleryStore gallery: Barker & Stonehouse is a Northeastern retail destination
Barker & Stonehouse’s flagship store in Teesside Retail Park uses dramatic store design to differentiate itself from its rivals.
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AnalysisThe top 50 retailers by sales during the 2013/14 financial year
Retail Week’s ranking of the UK’s top 50 retailers by sales for the 2013/14 financial year shows no changes within the top 10 compared with last year.
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OpinionComment: Dunelm’s store focus might seem old-fashioned but it’s working
When Will Adderley took back the reins as chief executive at home and furniture group Dunelm he had a single overriding priority.
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NewsHigh streets suffer drop in footfall during Easter weekend washout
High streets suffered a decline in footfall over Easter as bad weather drove shoppers to out-of-town retail parks and shopping centres.
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OpinionComment: Is it time the DIY market had a make-over?
Easter is upon us – the time people traditionally think about doing a spot of DIY – but the DIY industry itself needs a makeover.