HOME & DIY
Sonder Living expands into UK
Kingfisher reports sales dip at B&Q
Kingfisher has reported that like-for-like sales fell by 1.9% in its second quarter after like-for-likes dropped by 4.7% at its B&Q stores in the UK and Ireland.
Wayfair partners with Lorraine Kelly for autumn campaign
Wayfair, the online shopping destination for furnishings and homewares, has embarked on a partnership with ITV television presenter Lorraine Kelly for its Wayfair UK brand.
DFS profits to be impacted by 'challenging' market
Furniture retailer DFS has said its second half group revenue has declined by 4% year-on-year following "challenging" market conditions.
ScS trades in line with expectations
Upholstered furniture and floorings retailer ScS has reported trading in line with expectations with order growth of 1.4% in the year to 29 July.
DFS to buy Sofology
DFS has exchanged contracts to acquire sofa retailer Sofology in a deal worth an initial £25 million.
Travis Perkins consumer division posts increase in sales and profit
Travis Perkins has grown its first half sales and profits at its consumer division which includes the Wickes DIY chain, Tile Giant and Toolstation.
Joules teams up with DFS to launch sofa collection
Lifestyle fashion brand Joules is extending its homewares offering with the launch of its first sofa collection through an exclusive licensing partnership with furniture retailer DFS.
IKEA introduces one weekend off in four initiative
Home furnishings giant IKEA has made all its 10,400 retail staff eligible for at least one weekend off in every four as it looks to help improve their work-life balance and equal opportunities.
United Carpets reports 'modest improvement' in full year results
Flooring retailer United Carpets has reported an increase in pre-tax profit and like-for-like sales in its full year results.
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