All Robert Dyas articles – Page 5
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News
Christmas sales climb at Robert Dyas
Hardware retailer Robert Dyas has posted a leap in like-for-like sales in the run-up to Christmas.
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Robert Dyas boss exits after five months
Robert Dyas chief executive Steve McVey has stepped down from the homewares and hardwares retailer after just five months and has been replaced by finance director Graham Coles.
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Robert Dyas sale put on hold to see how it performs over Christmas
The sale of Robert Dyas has been delayed until next year so that would-be suitors can evaluate Christmas trading.
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In focus: C&J Clark and Robert Dyas
What have C&J Clark and Robert Dyas in common? Apart from long histories, each has been led more recently by Roger Pedder.
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Robert Dyas boss to ‘get back to basics’
Robert Dyas’s new boss is to focus on supply chain, cost control and leveraging customer loyalty as the owner of the hardware and homewares chain looks for an exit.
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Banks eye Robert Dyas sale
Hardware chain Robert Dyas is to be put up for sale by the banks which own it.
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Robert Dyas hires Stephen McVey as chief executive
Hardware and homewares retailer Robert Dyas has appointed Stephen McVey as chief executive, Retail Week can reveal.
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Analysis
The garden centre market
With Easter on the horizon garden centre retailers are preparing for their busiest time of the year, with the aim to recover and grow after lost sales last year.
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Robert Dyas chief executive Steven Round in shock exit
Chairman to run the business until new chief executive is appointed, while board is bolstered.
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Analysis
Passing on the VAT increase
With VAT set to rise retailers will struggle to absorb the increase, especially as other costs are rising. Some are already putting prices up to make January’s change less noticeable, Nicola Harrison discovers
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Analysis
Steven Round
He may have bought Robert Dyas back from the brink but the hardware chain boss tells Nicola Harrison why he’s more than just a turnaround specialist
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Refreshed Robert Dyas surges back into black
Broadened appeal, focus on own-brand and tighter cost control lifts hardware retailer
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Analysis
There’s a brand new world in store
Rebranding is often written off as no more than an expensive new logo. But when executed properly, the exercise can put a spotlight on real business change, as Joanna Perry discovers
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Robert Dyas set to spend £3m on repositioning ad campaign
Hardware retailer Robert Dyas is launching a new ad campaign in June to adjust the positioning of the business following last year’s rebranding exercise.
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Robert Dyas to double online offer
Hardware chain Robert Dyas is to revamp its website to reflect its rebranding last year and boost sales through the online channel.
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Robert Dyas plunges into red with £10m loss
Hardware chain Robert Dyas has plunged into the red, posting a pre-tax loss of £10.4m for the year to March 28.
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Opinion
Lehman’s ghost laid to rest?
Tuesday was the anniversary of Lehman’s collapse, which a year ago sent retail sales plunging within hours of its demise.
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News
Refinancing repesents ‘new beginning’ for Robert Dyas
Hardware retailer Robert Dyas has launched a 100-day invigoration programme after striking a refinancing deal.
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New chair for Robert Dyas as debt deal nears
Hardware retailer Robert Dyas has lined up former Kingfisher director Geoff Brady as chairman and is concluding a debt-for-equity swap as it refocuses on trading following financial restructuring.
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Gallery
Robert Dyas: Playing hard ball with hardware
Following Robert Dyas’s management buyout the hardware retailer wants to declutter its stores. John Ryan visits the Maidenhead test bed