All Home & DIY articles – Page 130
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales dip after early November peak
John Lewis reported a year-on-year sales slip of 2.4% in the week to December 20 following November’s early peak.
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NewsDFS reports 53% surge in profits following 'record' 12 months
DFS has reported a 53% surge in profits for its first quarter, ending a “record” 12 months period for the furniture retailer.
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Analysis2014 in review: The retail industry's highs and lows
2014 has been a year of flotations, fires and financial fumbles for retailers. Retail Week casts an eye back over the events that defined the past 12 months.
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AnalysisCompany profile: Wumei Holdings takes control of B&Q China
Wumei Holdings has acquired a 70% stake in B&Q China as it dips its toes in the DIY sector, having previously focused on supermarkets and department stores.
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NewsKingfisher sells controlling stake in B&Q China for £140m
Kingfisher has sold a controlling stake in its B&Q China business to Wumei Holdings for £140m as it seeks to focus on its European business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Zara, Panic Saturday and more
Retail news round-up on December 22, 2014: SFO to probe Tesco suppliers; Zara launches home store format; shoppers spend £1.2bn on ‘panic Saturday’; retailers poised for record online Christmas Day spending; Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe warns of two more years of pain.
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NewsOak Furniture Land to open 57 sofa showrooms by Boxing Day
Oak Furniture Land will launch a sofa proposition by Boxing Day that will include 57 showrooms across the country.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Ikea, consumer confidence and more
Retail news round-up on December 19, 2014: Amazon launches one hour delivery service; Ikea suspends sales in Russia; Christmas delivery delays impact etailers; Consumer confidence dips; Tesco Mobile launches personalised gif shop
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NewsIkea opens its largest global store with Korean debut
Swedish furniture retailer Ikea has today opened its biggest store with a 635,070 sq ft shop just outside of Seoul, Korea.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Ikea and Virgin Wines
Retail news round-up on December 18, 2014: Tesco’s accounting black hole may be bigger than feared, Ikea customer anger over delivery delays, Virgin Wines offers locker collection service
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AnalysisInfographic: Christmas spend and footfall to jump on December 23
Christmas spend is set to peak on December 23, with retailers expected to rake in £1.3bn in sales, according to Visa.
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OpinionComment: Carpetright’s new boss Wilf Walsh is a nice fit
When Wilf Walsh was appointed chief executive of Carpetright a few eyebrows were raised but things are looking up under his watch.
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NewsJohn Lewis says systems 'stood up to challenge' of soaring Black Friday orders
John Lewis said its systems “stood up to the challenge” of unprecedented Black Friday online orders as sales rose last week.
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NewsBathstore begins international expansion with launch of Doha store
Bathstore has kicked off its overseas expansion with a deal to open a franchise store in the Middle East in spring 2015.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The insider’s experience of store design in 2014
Change is a given in store design, but the landscape has shifted more than normal this year and the pace continues to quicken.
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NewsCarpetright to relaunch website as it focuses on 'design and inspiration'
Carpetright is investing around £1m in a relaunch of its website in the first quarter of next year as it focuses on “design and inspiration”.
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NewsCarpetright profits triple in first half as it halts international sales decline
Carpetright has recorded a tripling of pre-tax profits in its first half as it halts the sharp decline in its European businesses.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose sales up 9.6% driven by John Lewis collections
Waitrose sales were up 9.6% last week as it benefitted from John Lewis shoppers picking up click-and-collect orders in its stores.
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OpinionComment: Retailer’s must offer unique experiences to get shoppers talking
Giving consumers and experience or customer service something worth sharing with their friends is at the heart of retailers’ success.
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AnalysisAnalysis: November Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Thanks to Black Friday, the BRC sales monitor reveals a strong performance in November, but some sectors continue to struggle.