All Home & DIY articles – Page 195
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Amazon subsidiary to launch Casa.com
Amazon’s Quidsi subsidiary, acquired in 2011, is to launch a new homewares site, Casa.com. The site will offer more than 35,000 products in categories including kitchen, home decor, bedroom and bathroom and complement existing portals, which include Diapers.com, Soap.com, BeautyBar.com, Wag.com and YoYo.com. Quidsi is also expected to introduce a ...
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AnalysisSpeeding up the spending process
As customers demand choice in payments, do retailers that ignore self-service, contactless payment and a host of online transaction options risk losing sales? Alison Clements reports.
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OpinionA new phase for Kingfisher
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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AnalysisInternational expansion: Lost in translation
International expansion may afford growth opportunities, but it can be a property minefield. Nicola Harrison considers how to invest wisely in overseas territories.
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NewsVideo: DFS launches 'emotional' ad as it moves away from price-led campaigns
DFS, one of the biggest spenders in advertising, has launched a new TV ad that represents a major shift away from its usual price-led campaigns.
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NewsWickes like-for-likes hit as kitchens and bathrooms sales decline
Travis Perkins’ retail arm, which largely comprises Wickes, experienced a like-for-like decline of 1.4% last year as it was hit by a fall off in demand in kitchens and bathrooms.
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AnalysisProfile: Kevin O’Byrne
Kingfisher’s group finance director has made the leap to B&Q divisional chief executive and his experience should add drive to the DIY retailer. Nicola Harrison reports.
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NewsKingfisher's Ian Cheshire honoured by the French
Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire has received an Order of State granted by the French President for his “significant contribution to the strengthening of economic and commercial links between France and the UK”.
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AnalysisOn the road to success
It’s taken a while, but retailers are finally making big strides in improving delivery services. Charlotte Hardie considers the change in consumer demands, and outlines some of the recent innovations.
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NewsGovernment urged to improve competitiveness so retailers invest
British Retail Consortium has urged Government to improve UK competitiveness to ensure retailers invest rather than increase their cash reserves.
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InterviewQ&A: Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire on management restructure
Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire speaks to Nicola Harrison about the DIY giant’s new management structure, the Olympics - and garden gnomes
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NewsHomewares push by French Connection
French Connection is to push into the homewares market with the launch of a premium home range in April.
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NewsKingfisher management reshuffle as B&Q like-for-likes dip
Kingfisher has reshuffled its management team as B&Q like-for-likes dipped 2.5% in its fourth quarter.
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AnalysisFrench Connection: ‘It’s all about product’
French Connection boss Stephen Marks is sure product excellence will see the retailer through tough times. He tells Tiffany Holland why he remains confident and about a move into homewares.
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OpinionTailor your supply chain solutions
As retailers demand continued improvements in supply chain efficiencies we need to ensure as a developer that we are delivering cost-effective warehouse solutions while maintaining the same level of quality and service we have made our name for.
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NewsFeather & Black launches transactional mobile site
Feather & Black has launched a transactional mobile website.
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NewsDFS recruits BBC marketing boss
DFS has appointed BBC marketing director Helen Normoyle as chief marketing officer.
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NewsCarpetright shares rise on privatisation speculation
Carpetright shares have shot up following reports that founder Lord Harris is planning to take the retailer private.
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NewsMamas & Papas steps up global expansion
Mamas & Papas is to open in Russia and South Africa as it steps up its global expansion.