Australian retail giant’s shareholders are “very comfortable” with how the pilot Warehouse stores are performing, says UK & Ireland managing director PJ Davis, as he lays out plans for the chain and stresses he “does not see a long-term future for Homebase”.... 

For the first time the volume of retail purchases made by card now accounts for more than half of all customer transactions by volume, according to the BRC’s latest annual Payments Survey, which also reveals the cost to retailers of the new polymer ... 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has created a new committee to drive initiatives in support of the export opportunities throughout its membership. The new Export Committee, which held its first meeting on June 7, is chaired by ... 

 

Against a backdrop of challenging trading conditions and general economic uncertainty, B&M has reported strong, profitable growth in its trading update for the first quarter of its current financial year from March 26 to June 24 2017. This ... 

Marks & Spencer has reported declines in its home and clothing categories in the first quarter but is pleased with progress of transformation plan, as it reduces promotions and encourages full-price transactions.Sales in the high street retailer’... 

The online retail giant has leaked several of the deals on home and DIY products ahead of Prime Day shopping event, which kicks off at 6pm this evening.Some of the deals unveiled today include at least 50% off the De’Longhi Nespresso Lattissima ... 

Builders merchant Buildbase has launched its first virtual reality kitchen, bathroom and lighting showroom at its Oxford branch.Customers using the virtual reality (VR) headset will be able to walk around a life-size kitchen, bathroom and lighting ... 

Dunelm has released its year-end trading update, reporting a growth in its market share with a fifth of its sales now taking place online.Dunelm said that total revenue in the fourth quarter of its financial year rose by 17.7% to £240m and excluding ... 

Results of the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) May Barometer of Trade showed that the weather was a big factor in sales during May (2017) and divided the country. Compared to the same month last year (2016) sales in the south were 9-13% down; the ... 

Home Bargains and Aldi open this week at the 'ghost supermarket' site in Llangollen.The site was completed at the end of 2015 but with no occupier to move in after the Sainsbury’s chain withdrew from the project.Home Bargains opened its store on ... 

Topps Tiles has invested more than £170,000 in a new store in Gloucestershire as part of its UK-wide expansion plans. The 2,800 sq ft unit on Fosseway Business Park in Moreton-in-Marsh opened its doors today.The store forms part of the company's ... 

Online auction site, Ebay has announced it will launch a price match guarantee on more than 20,000 deals on its UK site.The news follows hot on the heels of a similar announcement on its US site last month, which saw the launch of a price match ... 

Swedish retailer, Clas Ohlson reported a slight dent in its profits due to a rationalisation of its store portfolio in the UK, revealing plans to shut its flagship Croydon outlet, as it continues plans to focus on small-format shops around London.... 

A joint venture between Squire’s Garden Centres and Landform Consultants, The Urban Rain Garden has won a Silver-Gilt medal at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show this week.Squire’s and Landform Consultants joined forces to present the ... 

HTA and APL members are showcasing garden and plant displays at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, taking place this week, with many winning top awards at the show.This year APL members are responsible for over 60% of the gardens being built ... 

Topps Tiles has pointed to a slowing housing sector and challenging market conditions after it reported a sales slump. The group said like-for-like sales fell 4.7% in the third quarter as "weaker macro-economic conditions" begin to bite.Chief ... 

Weber has invested what it described as a “a sizeable seven-figure sum” in the TV advert, which showcases its Genesis II gas barbecue and is set to reach millions of people during the key barbecue season. The commercial was first broadcast at the end of April 2017 and will run until July 31 ... 

Hammerson has signed Homesense to open its first store in Aberdeen and its second in Scotland at Union Square.Part of the TK Maxx group, Homesense launched in 2008 offering branded and quality homeware at a discount to high street and department ... 

The Doncaster-based supplier of DIY, garden, housewares and safety products has taken a bold step to boost its export sales of its fast-growing Spectrum Industrial brand by opening a sales office and distribution centre in Sharjah. Centurion ...