All Home & DIY articles – Page 96
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OpinionOpinion: Radical insolvency review could ensure more retailer rescues
As insolvency laws come under greater scrutiny than ever following high profile collapses, what might come of the review into the framework?
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NewsBrexit sparks consumer fears over UK economy and personal finances
Almost two thirds of consumers are concerned about the future of the UK economy and their personal finances following the Brexit vote.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales jump as early summer Clearance drives growth
John Lewis sales jumped last week as the early launch of its summer Clearance offset the economic turmoil caused by the EU referendum.
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NewsCarpetright boss ‘bitterly disappointed’ by Brexit but remains confident
Carpetright’s boss has expressed bitter disappointment at the outcome of the EU referendum but insists the business is “full steam ahead”.
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GalleryStore gallery: Ikea's smaller format order-and-collection unit in Aberdeen
In a bid to increase its reach beyond its large box stores, Ikea has opened its second order-and-collection point in Aberdeen, Scotland.
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NewsCarpetright boss unveils plans for store regeneration as profits climb 33%
Carpetright has reported full-year profit and sales growth and plans to roll out its new signage across the business as of next month.
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AnalysisBrexit: Consumer confidence expected to be 'very fragile'
Consumer confidence is likely to be hit after a Brexit with retail analysts warning of shoppers being deterred by the unstable conditions.
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NewsBrexit: Retail chiefs must lead in the creation of a prosperous future
The immediate reverberations of one of the most unexpected results in British political history are as shocking as they are inevitable.
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NewsBHS to continue trading ‘for the summer’ in an effort to shift stock
BHS is poised to continue trading through the summer after its creditors were told that a liquidation date has not yet been set.
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NewsAgenda: Dixons Carphone, Ocado and Carpetright post financial results
Dixons Carphone and Carpetright reveal full-year results, plus interim figures from Ocado are all on the agenda this week.
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NewsCarpetright customer experience boss on using data to drive like-for-likes
Carpetright’s head of customer experience said the retailer uses real-time customer feedback to increase its like-for-like sales.
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OpinionOpinion: How can retailers prepare for demand in the summer of sport?
The summer of sport is well under way, but are retailers doing enough with big data to ensure they are monopolising consumer spend?
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NewsDreams boss Mike Logue says overhaul of company culture key to turnaround
Dreams chief executive Mike Logue has said the bed specialists’ turnaround was driven by a focus on colleagues and internal communication.
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GalleryStore gallery: B&Q’s 'big-box project' signals change of direction
The B&Q behemoth at Cribbs Causeway near Bristol has had a makeover aimed at showing what is possible in DIY retail.
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NewsArchie Norman to help drive Bunnings' assault on UK DIY market
Wesfarmers has revealed that former Asda boss Archie Norman will help oversee its bid to conquer the UK DIY market with its Bunnings fascia.
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VideoWatch: Ikea is testing smaller-format stores to increase accessibility
Ikea is testing a number of smaller “order and collect” units. We visit its Aberdeen store to see how it has scaled down its offer.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales jump as Father's Day effect offsets impact of wet weather
John Lewis recorded a jump in sales last week as a boost from Father’s Day offset the negative impact of unseasonably wet weather.
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NewsDobbies' new owners set out ambitions to add shops and bolster online offer
The new owners of Dobbies Garden Centres have vowed to add more stores to the chain and boost the retailer’s ecommerce offer.
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AnalysisWho are the key figures behind the Dobbies Garden Centres takeover?
As the past and present bosses of BHS are quizzed by MPs, there has never been greater scrutiny on retail ownership and corporate governance.
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NewsTesco offloads Dobbies Garden Centres to investor group for £217m
Tesco has sold Dobbies Garden Centres to an investor group for £217m as boss Dave Lewis continues to offload the grocer’s non-core businesses.