Homebase owner could close 60 shops
August 9, 2018 8:07 amThe new owner of the Homebase DIY chain is preparing to announce a plan to close around a quarter of its stores, according to a report... View Article
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ScS full year trading in line with expectations
August 8, 2018 8:23 amScS, the upholstered furniture and flooring retailer, has reported that trading for the year to 28 July has been in line with expectations. In a trading... View Article
B&Q creates 800 jobs within its kitchens and bathrooms business
July 27, 2018 7:55 amDIY retailer B&Q has begun a push to recruit 800 new staff members for its kitchen and bathroom showroom areas. The move follows the recent retail... View Article
Loaf expands into Midlands with Solihull store
July 27, 2018 7:48 amFurniture retailer Loaf has opened a new store in Solihull as it continues its showroom expansion. The opening means Loaf now has six stores in the... View Article
Natuzzi to open Leeds store
July 24, 2018 7:52 amFurniture retailer Natuzzi has acquired space at the Junction 27 Retail Park in Leeds for a new store. The brand has taken a 4,973 square foot... View Article
Dunelm impacted by weak footfall in fourth quarter
July 13, 2018 7:40 amHomewares retailer Dunelm’s like-for-like sales edged up by just 0.1% in the 13 weeks to 30 June after the retailer experienced weak footfall in its stores.... View Article
DFS blames heatwave for drop in earnings
July 13, 2018 7:33 amFurniture retailer DFS has reported a “significantly lower” order intake in its fourth quarter due to the ongoing heatwave affecting trade. It has also experienced disruption... View Article
B&Q to invest £100m in new ‘Do It For Less’ pricing strategy
July 11, 2018 7:09 amDIY retailer B&Q is investing over £100 million in adopting a new pricing strategy that includes price drops on an initial 2,000 products. The company said... View Article
Poundworld to close 25 stores this weekend
July 11, 2018 7:09 amAdministrators for Poundworld have announced that 25 stores are set to close this weekend. The move will result in the loss of 242 jobs. The retailer... View Article
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