All Home & DIY articles – Page 184
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AnalysisCarpetright: What the analysts say
Carpetright reported a positive first quarter aided by wet weather driving shoppers in store. The City welcomed the ‘solid’ set of results.
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NewsWet weather gives Carpetright a first quarter boost
Carpetright’s UK like-for-likes edged up 1.7% in its first quarter as the wet weather drove customers into stores.
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OpinionComment: Time for retailers to get a mobile strategy
Mobile is redefining how consumers shop and engage with a brand, and many of us are now shopping on the go.
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NewsJohn Lewis set to anchor Eastgate Quarter in Leeds
John Lewis is set to anchor the yet-to-open Eastgate Quarter in Leeds.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches biggest own brand
Department store John Lewis is to unveil its biggest-ever own brand with the launch of a new home range online and in shops in September.
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Ikea releases film to promote 2013 catalogue
Ikea has released a two-minute film to promote the forthcoming publication of its 2013 catalogue. The film was created by the global agency of record for the Ikea catalogue, McCann New York. A World Without Textiles is the theme for the catalogue, and features a family living in an uncomfortable ...
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NewsKingfisher like-for-likes flat as UK outshines France
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported flat group like-for-likes in its second quarter as the UK and Ireland outshone its French business.
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NewsEthel Austin collapses into administration
Ethel Austin has collapsed into administration for the fourth time.
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InterviewQ&A: Hussein Lalani, 99p Stores commercial director
Although growth has slowed, 99p Stores today posted double digit pre-tax profit growth and strong like-for-like sales last year. Retail Week speaks to managing director Hussein Lalani about the continuing popularity of the chain.
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NewsDreams' owner lays out restructuring proposal
The owner of Dreams is attempting to take control of the bed specialist from its lenders as part of a planned restructure involving more investment and, potentially, store closures.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts weekly sales rise of 15.3%
Sales at John Lewis department stores climbed 15.3% to £71.6m last week, helped by wet weather and strong technology sales.
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AnalysisRetail Week on the Road: North East and Yorkshire
We visit Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Doncaster, Harrogate and Leeds.
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NewsEtailer Achica to launch own brands
Upmarket homewares etailer Achica is to launch own brands in a bid to enhance its margin.
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NewsCath Kidston boosts top team with double hire
Fashion and homewares retailer Cath Kidston has further strengthened its management team by hiring Levi’s senior vice-president of global supply chain Geert Peeters.
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AnalysisChristmas in July: Looking ahead to the festive season
As retailers gear up to grab share of seasonal spend, Retail Week takes a look at the festive ranges on offer to excite shoppers.
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NewsWestfield Stratford signs more retailers ahead of Olympics
Westfield Stratford City has signed up new retailers in the run up to the Olympics.
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DIY retailer Praktiker stores to change to Max Bahr branding
DIY retailer Praktiker has confirmed its stores will be changing to the Max Bahr brand.About 120 Praktiker stores are to be converted by 2014, with the first rebranded stores launching in September this year. The programme includes the “complete conversion [of Praktiker stores] to the premium concept of Max Bahr”, ...
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NewsTheo Paphitis acquires Robert Dyas
Theo Paphitis, the Dragon’s Den star and owner of Ryman Stationery, has acquired hardware retailer Robert Dyas.
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NewsJubilee boost for June retail sales
Like-for-like sales jumped 1.4% in June against a 0.6% fall a year ago as the Jubilee weekend drove shoppers on to the high street, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) – KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsJasper Conran appointed chairman of Conran Shop
Jasper Conran, designer and son of Sir Terence, has been appointed chairman of The Conran Shop.