All Home & DIY articles – Page 156
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AnalysisCarpetright's half-year update: What the analysts say
Carpetright revealed underlying profits fell by a third to £3m in its half-year to October 26. Retail Week takes a look at reactions from the analysts.
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NewsCarpetright records a fall in first-half sales and profits
Carpetright has posted a fall in first-half sales and profits as it battled “volatile” trading conditions and suffered losses in its European arm.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Cath Kidston's success story
Cath Kidston is eyeing a sale in the new year which would potentially value the business at £250m. Retail Week takes a look at the kitsch homewares retailer’s numbers.
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AnalysisIn the news: Cath Kidston chief executive Kenny Wilson profiled
Cath Kidston chief executive Kenny Wilson beamed as he unveiled the homewares retailer’s new 7,070 sq ft store at 180 Piccadilly in London last week.
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NewsCath Kidston eyes £250m sale next year after hiring UBS
Cath Kidston is eyeing a sale in the new year which could value the retailer at £250m.
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NewsGovernment unveils £1bn support package for high streets and pledges to tackle parking
Communities secretary Eric Pickles has unveiled a £1bn package of support to boost UK high streets including tackling parking.
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NewsVideo: Cath Kidston boss Kenny Wilson on the Piccadilly flagship
Kitsch homewares retailer Cath Kidston opened its Piccadilly flagship today.
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NewsVideo: West Elm boss Jim Brett on the US furniture brand's UK launch
US furniture giant Williams-Sonoma opened its first UK store today under the West Elm fascia.
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OpinionComment: West Elm will reinvigorate the UK home market
West Elm’s entrance to the UK furniture and home market will help reinvigorate the premium end of this sector, filling a gap that is currently underserved.
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GalleryIn pictures: Cath Kidston flagship opens on London's Piccadilly
British retailer Cath Kidston has opened its flagship store in London’s Piccadilly which is four times larger than its average in the UK.
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GalleryIn pictures: West Elm opens on Tottenham Court Road
US retail giant Williams-Sonoma makes its UK landfall as its West Elm fascia opens in central London.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Warehouse, Bathstore, Aldi and M&S
Retail news round-up December 5, 2013: Warehouse to open Oxford Street flagship, Bathstore back in the black as it relaunches website and Aldi to file suit against Dunnes Stores over trademark infringement.
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NewsBathstore breaks into the black as it relaunches website
Bathstore is back in the black after its first year under private equity owner Endless and the retailer has relaunched its website.
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NewsUS furniture giant Pottery Barn poised to make long-awaited UK debut
US furniture giant Williams-Sonoma is poised to launch an assault on the UK market and is actively seeking sites for its famous Pottery Barn fascia, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTesco’s Dobbies full-year profits fall as it battles poor weather
Profits at Tesco-owned garden centre Dobbies fell last year as the retailer battled the wettest summer on record for 100 years in 2012.
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NewsOnline drives retail sales but like-for-likes remain flat, says BRC
Shoppers flooded online to buy their Christmas shopping early as retail sales rose 2.3% in November.
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NewsKingfisher profits rise in third quarter as Screwfix sales soar
DIY group Kingfisher’s retail profits edged up 1.7% in constant currency to £271m in its third quarter as like-for-likes increased 1.4%.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Kingfisher, Alliance Boots, Clintons and Next
Retail news round-up November 28, 2013: Kingfisher profits advance in third quarter, Alliance Boots accused of ‘avoidance of tax’ and Alliance Boots accused of ‘avoidance of tax’.
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OpinionComment: Occa aims to emulate Asos
While big retailers that are likely to attract big valuations rush to market, there’s action at the other end of the scale too.
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NewsFormer Feather & Black boss partners with ex-Asos director to launch etailer
The former boss of beds retailer Feather & Black has teamed up with investors including ex-Asos director Jon Kamaluddin to launch a bed linen etailer.