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Jul- 2022 -5 July
Wickes and iSite partner to launch shoppable digital content
Wickes has partnered with iSite to launch a “unique” new home improvement space with over 130 online shoppable videos. The…
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4 July
Grafton Group CEO to step down
Grafton Group plc has announced that Gavin Slark has informed the board of his intention to step down as chief…
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1 July
Ikea owner launches circular economy hub in Hammersmith
Ikea owner Ingka Group has officially opened a new Library of Things at Livat Hammersmith, a circular economy concept that…
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Jun- 2022 -29 June
B&M retains profit forecast despite Q1 revenue drop
B&M has reported its group revenues declined 2.2% year-on-year from £1.18bn to £1.15bn in the 13 week period ending 25…
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28 June
Hobbycraft revenues up 15% as online sales soar
Hobbycraft has welcomed a “robust” set of results in its latest financial year, as revenue rose by 14.8% to £203.1m,…
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17 June
Ikea to sell Russian factories as it scales down operations
Ikea has announced that it will start the process of finding new ownership for all four of its factories in…
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10 June
The Screwfix Foundation raises £10m since launch
Kingfisher has revealed that Screwfix’s customers and colleagues have raised £10m for The Screwfix Foundation since launching in 2013, in…
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9 June
DFS welcomes double digit growth in Q3
DFS has welcomed double digit growth in its order volume in its third quarter of trading, compared to the FY19…
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8 June
Safestyle welcomes 6.7% revenue growth
Safestyle UK plc, the UK-focused retailer and manufacturer of PVCu replacement windows and doors for the homeowner market, has welcomed…
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7 June
B&M unveils new store opening in Newark
B&M has officially opened a new store in Newark, located on Northgate Retail Park. The new store boasts a range…
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