All Homebase articles – Page 2
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NewsHomebase calls on The Hut Group to 'fast-forward digital plans'
Homebase has penned a 10-year partnership with The Hut Group’s technology arm to overhaul its ecommerce operations.
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NewsHomebase reopens store estate as it emerges from lockdown
DIY retailer Homebase is expected to have reopened all of its shops over the weekend, with measures in place to protect shoppers.
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NewsHomebase to reopen 50 more stores after ‘successful trial’
Homebase is set to reopen a further 50 stores across the UK from today, following the “successful trial” reopening of 20 shops.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How home and DIY retailers can nail lockdown challenges
As government regulations keep the UK housebound, many consumers have taken the opportunity to use their extra time and extra cash to improve their lockdown locations, giving the home and DIY sector a boost
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NewsCoronavirus: Homebase trials 20 store reopenings
Homebase has reopened 20 of its bricks-and-mortar stores on a trial basis, one month after closing its entire estate due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Homebase got back in the black
This time last year Homebase had just reported a £114.5m loss following several bad decisions by its former owner Wesfarmers.
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NewsHomebase returns to profit and launches new store format
Homebase has hailed a return to profit ahead of plan in its full-year results and plans to open new smaller-format stores.
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NewsHomebase appoints former Kingfisher director to lead Bathstore
Homebase has announced the new director of Bathstore following the acquisition of the bathroom retailer last month.
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NewsHomebase rescues Bathstore from administration
Homebase has rescued Bathstore from administration, taking on more than 40 of its stores and saving 154 jobs.
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AnalysisHomebase boss McGloughlin confident as losses narrow
As Easter approaches, Homebase chief executive Damian McGloughlin can look forward to DIY retailers’ equivalent of Christmas with more confidence than he could last year.
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AnalysisData: Retail redundancy index – job losses mount in 2018
2018 has been characterised by CVAs, administrations and store closures – all of which have taken their toll on the retail workforce.
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NewsHomebase and Tapi launch concession partnership
Flooring retailer Tapi is rolling out concessions in Homebase stores as it seeks to ramp up its expansion.
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NewsHomebase secures £95m loan to finance turnaround
Homebase has secured a war chest to help finance its turnaround plans.
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NewsHomebase names ex-HMV boss Topping as chairman
DIY retailer Homebase has appointed former HMV chief executive Ian Topping as non-executive chairman as it seeks to deliver a turnaround.
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OpinionDividing opinion: The case for and against CVAs
If the last eight months are anything to go by, 2018 is shaping up to be the year of the CVA.
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AnalysisRetail Reimagined: Building the DIY store 2.0
In the latest instalment of our Retail Reimagined series, examining how traditional formats would look if they were redesigned today, Gemma Goldfingle explores the DIY store 2.0.
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NewsHomebase to axe 42 stores as creditors approve CVA
Homebase has been given the green light to shut 42 of its stores after its CVA plan was approved by creditors.
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VideoAre landlords getting a raw deal from CVAs?
Today we hear whether Homebase’s CVA will be approved. Landlords affected by CVAs have wanted to contend or even block the process. The team discuss whether landlords are being unfairly penalised and if they are right to kick up a fuss.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Homebase deserves a lifeline from creditors
The fate of DIY retailer Homebase will be decided on Friday, when creditors vote on a proposed CVA.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How the warehouse is becoming the new shop
Retail in the old days used to be so much simpler. Location, location, location was a guiding mantra and chains raced to grab the best sites on the best high streets and top malls and parks.