All Home & DIY articles – Page 160
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NewsShop prices deflate for fifth month in a row as retailers discount stock
Annual shop prices deflated for the fifth month in a row in September, pulled down by non-food as retailers cut prices and launched promotions.
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NewsWeakest retail sales growth this year as warm weather "stifles" demand in September
UK retail sales in September showed the lowest growth of the year so far as the warm weather stunted sales of autumn and winter collections.
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InterviewQ&A: Lakeland's finance and retail director Bob Granger on online and international growth
Lakeland revealed profits dipped from £7.2m to £6.2m in the year to December 31. Retail Week speaks to the quirky cookware retailer’s finance and retail director Bob Granger.
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NewsIkea's new UK boss aims to double market share by 2020
Ikea’s new boss Gillian Drakeford aims to double the UK business by 2020 by opening more stores and pushing digital growth.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ikea, Bonmarché and John Lewis
Retail news round-up October 7, 2013: Ikea’s new UK boss plans to double revenues by 2020, Bonmarché to open in garden centres, John Lewis to provide free two-year electricals guarantee
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NewsCarpetright founder Lord Harris: 'My priority is to stabilise business and drive profits'
Carpetright founder Lord Harris has said his first priorities are to stabilise the business and drive profits after revealing this morning (Friday) that he had returned to the helm.
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NewsCarpetright founder Lord Harris takes helm as chief executive exits
Carpetright founder Lord Harris has taken over as executive chairman of the floorings specialist as chief executive Darren Shapland stands down after Carpetright issued a profit warning.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Carpetright, The Garden Centre Group, Amazon
Retail news round-up October 4, 2013: Carpetright founder Lord Harris returns to the helm as chief executive Darren Shapland exits, The Garden Centre Group appoints new trading director and Amazon removes foie gras from UK website.
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Analysis
Campaign of the week: Dunelm's move away from price-led ads highlights its appeal
Dunelm, a rare advertiser, is piloting a move away from price-led TV advertising that, if successful, will become its first nationwide campaign. But will this step change be a hit with shoppers?
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NewsLakeland profits dip in 2012 as it invests in new stores
Lakeland pre-tax profits dipped from £7.2m to £6.2m in 2012 as the kitchenware retailer invested in new stores and refurbishments.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waitrose, Lakeland and B&Q
Retail news round-up October 3, 2013: Waitrose plots its Northern Ireland debut, Lakeland profits dip in 2012 as it invests in new stores and B&Q hires a digital and social media agency.
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NewsDFS float speculation dismissed
Speculation over DFS’s potential float next year has been dismissed by sources familiar with the situation.
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OpinionComment: Dunelm's not quite home and dry
While much of the attention today has been on food giants Sainsbury’s and Tesco, there has been an update too from home specialist Dunelm.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes fall 5.3% as heatwave hits footfall
Dunelm like-for-likes dropped 5.3% in its first quarter following a “marked reduction” in footfall during the heatwave.
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AnalysisAnalysis: DFS - the furniture retailer at a glance
DFS private equity owner Advent International is thought to be mulling a stock market flotation of the furniture retailer, which could value it at £1bn. Retail Week takes a look at the business.
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NewsFurniture giant Ikea to sell solar panels across UK
Ikea is to sell solar panels directly to shoppers across its UK stores as it attempts to capitalise on growth in the green energy market.
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NewsDFS mulls £1bn stock market flotation
The owner of furniture specialist DFS is mulling a stock market flotation that could value the retailer at £1bn.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Homebase, Asda and Debenhams
Retail news round-up September 26, 2013: Homebase to revamp 15 stores by year end, Asda withdraws costume and Debenhams business development head appointed ICSC chair.
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NewsMade.com hires Match boss as it launches in Italy
Made.com has won the heart of the former boss of online dating site Match.com as it launches in Italy and seeks to expand its European presence.
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NewsRetail sales rise in September despite 'fragile' confidence
Retail sales rose strongly in September notching up their fastest pace since June 2012, according to the CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey.