DIY
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Aug- 2024 -1 August
B&Q partners with Deliveroo for DIY products delivery
Home and garden retailer B&Q has partnered with Deliveroo for the on-demand delivery of over 600 DIY products from B&Q…
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Jul- 2024 -31 July
Wickes HY LFL revenues fall 3.9% to £799.9m
Wickes has revealed that its revenue fell 3.9% like-for-like down to £799.9m for the six months ended 29 June 2024,…
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26 July
Wayfair UK profits dip in FY23 despite cutting workforce by third
The UK arm of Wayfair has seen profits dip in its full-year results, despite cost-cutting plans that included reducing its…
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25 July
Howdens maintains full-year outlook as H1 sales and profits rise
Howdens has welcomed good revenue growth in the first half of the year despite a “challenging” marketplace, as sales rose…
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24 July
Tapi confirms Carpetright store closure locations
The full list of 218 Carpetright stores set to close following the company’s acquisition by Tapi has been confirmed. Tapi…
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23 July
Tapi rescues Carpetright brand as 1,500 jobs lost
Rival brand Tapi has acquired the Carpetright brand and 54 of its stores out of administration but more than 1,500…
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22 July
Homebase owner considers sale amid interest from The Range
Homebase owner Hilco Capital is reportedly considering a sale after it was approached from The Range for the DIY retailer,…
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19 July
Carpetright rival close to rescue deal
Carpetright competitor, Tapi, is reportedly close to striking a deal to acquire the retailer out of administration, according to The…
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12 July
Carpetright drafts in advisers to explore sale
Carpetright has reportedly been put up for sale amid increased competition and a slowdown in demand, according to The Times.…
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10 July
Travis Perkins appoints Pete Redfern as new CEO
Travis Perkins has announced the appointment of Pete Redfern as its new chief executive officer, following an “extensive and rigorous”…
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