All Home & DIY articles – Page 48
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NewsCarpetright reports ‘year of two halves’ as turnaround continues
Carpetright has posted reduced annual losses and said there has been strong like-for-like growth in the new financial year.
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NewsBathstore on the brink of administration
Bathstore is near to insolvency and has lined up accountants BDO to handle its administration.
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GalleryIn pictures: How Dobbies is planting new seeds of growth
After its recent acquisition of 31 Wyevale Garden Centres made Dobbies the biggest garden group in the UK, Retail Week visits its new-look destination store in Edinburgh to talk to boss Graeme Jenkins and chair Andrew Bracey about their vision for the business.
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NewsJohn Lewis merges home improvement businesses
John Lewis & Partners is to merge its home improvement businesses Home Solutions and Opun as part of a push to “create a truly differentiated home improvement offer”.
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NewsPaul Geddes among candidates to become Kingfisher boss
Paul Geddes is one of the top candidates to become chief executive of DIY giant Kingfisher, Retail Week understands.
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NewsM&S sustainability boss Mike Barry steps down
Marks & Spencer’s sustainability supremo Mike Barry is to step down from the role later this month.
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InterviewInterview: How Eve Sleep's new boss will stop the nightmares
Former Moonpig boss James Sturrock was drafted into Eve Sleep eight months ago to help turn around what was expected to be the next big retail success story but which ended up a nightmare for investors. He tells Retail Week his plans
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NewsMatalan profits rise despite 'tough climate'
Matalan has posted an uptick in full-year profit before tax and total sales that boss Jason Hargreaves attributed to “sales, margin, and cost management performance”.
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NewsCarpetright joins forces with Furniture Village
Carpetright has unveiled a new partnership with Furniture Village and opened its first concession with the furniture retailer.
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NewsJysk furniture group set for UK expansion
Scandinavian-owned Jysk furniture group is set to expand its UK store portfolio, rolling out new shops across the country over the next five years as it aims to increase its portfolio to 52 outlets by August 2024.
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NewsTopps Tiles reports ‘robust’ first-half in tough climate
Topps Tiles has reported a fall in interim profits but said it has gained market share and has made an “encouraging start” to the second half of its financial year.
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OpinionMove of the Week: New Ikea boss joins a transforming retailer
It’s unusual for Ikea to hire a senior executive from outside the business. Not that you can truly count Peter Jelkeby as an outsider.
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NewsWickes hails 'encouraging' first quarter sales
Wickes has posted an increase in sales during its first quarter, driven by a “strong turnaround” in its kitchen and bathroom categories.
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Wayfair's losses widen despite soaring sales
Wayfair’s losses widened despite posting a surge in sales and a record-breaking promotional day in its first quarter.
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NewsIkea hires former Clas Ohlson boss to lead UK business
Ikea has appointed former Clas Ohlson chief executive Peter Jelkeby as its new UK and Ireland country retail manager.
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GalleryStore gallery: B&Q launches smaller GoodHome format
B&Q has launched a new smaller store concept to offer its customers a more convenient way to shop for home and DIY products.
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GalleryIn pictures: H&M beds in on Regent Street with homeware concept
H&M Home has opened a flagship store on Regent Street complete with in-store florist, café and event area.
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NewsLaura Ashley issues second profit warning this year
Laura Ashley has issued its second profit warning this year after cautioning full-year profits would come in “significantly below market expectations.”
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NewsCarpetright 'will be profitable next year'
Carpertright is on track to be profitable next year after reporting a “significant improvement” in like for likes during its fourth quarter.
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NewsTopps Tiles snaps up Strata commercial business
Topps Tiles has bought a controlling stake in tile supplier Strata as it grows its commercial business.