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May- 2024 -21 May
B&Q owner holds guidance as UK&I outperforms European arms
Kingfisher has announced that it will be maintaining its profit guidance after Q1 sales at B&Q in the UK and…
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8 May
Carpetright announces restructuring, 70 jobs at risk
Carpetright has announced restructuring plans across a number of departments to “better support regional stores and digital plans”. A staff…
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1 May
Wickes maintains FY outlook despite LFL sales decline
Wickes has maintained its full-year profit guidance, despite overall like-for-like sales for the first 16 weeks to 20 April falling…
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Apr- 2024 -24 April
Dobbies appoints new board advisor for its restaurant business
Dobbies, the UK’s garden centre retailer, has appointed hospitality professional Robert Cook as a board advisor to support the strategic…
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18 April
Bensons for Beds appoints new CCO
Bensons for Beds has announced the appointment of Mark Slater as chief commercial officer (CCO), which will see him become…
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5 April
Carpetright calls in advisers to cut costs
Carpetright has reportedly called in advisers to help it explore cost cutting measures as demand weakens and competition increases, according…
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Mar- 2024 -25 March
Kingfisher profits drop amid poor international performance
Kingfisher has seen its pre-tax profits drop 25% to £568m for the year ended 31 January, down from £758m the…
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21 March
Kingfisher mulls bid for Homebase stores in Ireland
Kingfisher, the owner of B&Q, is reportedly mulling a bid for Homebase’s stores in the Republic of Ireland, following reports…
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19 March
Wickes welcomes ‘robust’ FY23 trading amid Solar Fast acquisition
Wickes has announced a “robust” trading performance for the year ended 30 December 2023 as it confirms that it has…
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19 March
Ikea introduces new round of price cuts ahead of Easter
Ikea has announced its next wave of price cuts on hundreds of its most popular items ahead of the Easter…
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