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Leading home improvement retailer Kingfisher has displayed evidence of the full force of the slowdown in big-ticket spending in the UK as B&Q's profits more than halved during the third quarter. Chief executive Gerry Murphy said he did not expect the home market to improve until late 2006, however this cautious forecast comes from a man who is not afraid of making big decisions...
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02 Dec 2005 |
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Kingfisher has reported that like-for-like sales at its B&Q DIY chain fell 9% in the 13 weeks to January 28. B&Q is facing several problems - discounting to attract customers is hitting margins, and DIY has fallen out of fashion amongst younger home owners who prefer to use professional builders.
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17 Feb 2006 |
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Brandon Hire has said that a number of bidders have come forward since its announcement of a management buyout. Although chief executive Charles Skinner would not be drawn on the identity of potential bidders, it is thought that rivals Speedy Hire are leading the field. As a relatively small player, Brandon has considerable scope for expansion, particularly in the household arena.
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07 Mar 2006 |
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Travis Perkins has reported a pick-up in sales at its Wickes heavy-side DIY chain for January, despite tough market conditions. Tight cost controls coupled with buying gains from parent Travis Perkins have enabled Wickes to increase its operating margin, leaving it well placed to capitalize when demand for DIY picks up.
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09 Mar 2006 |
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Kingfisher emphasized its international successes when it reported its latest financial results, but could do little to deflect attention from the profit slump at its UK business B&Q. The group blamed the poor performance on market conditions, but a failure to spot the shift away from DIY to "Do-It-For-Me" was a key management error.
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22 Mar 2006 |
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Topps Tiles expects turnover to reach an impressive GBP88.5 million in the first half of this year, a touch higher than GBP87.5 million reported a year earlier. With signs that the UK housing market is starting to pick up, the retailer is well placed to take advantage of an increased demand.
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05 Apr 2006 |
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Ceramic tile and woodflooring specialist Topps Tiles has announced current balance sheet strength and strong enough cash flows to return a hefty sum to its shareholders. At the same time, the retailer announced improved performance in its Q3 trading statement, following its weak start to the year, and is rightly optimistic in its outlook.
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06 Jul 2006 |
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GUS announced mixed results from its two divisions yesterday ahead of its scheduled demerger in October. Although GUS' retail arm - Argos Retail Group (ARG) - has delivered a sterling performance during the first quarter of this year, it masks considerable variations between its two retail businesses, Argos and Homebase.
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13 Jul 2006 |
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Kingfisher's UK arm, B&Q, has been severely impacted by the tough conditions plaguing the DIY market, while also facing stiffer competition from rivals. The planned refurbishment of its Warehouses, if executed properly, could enable B&Q to benefit from an upturn in the DIY market.
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24 Jul 2006 |
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At last, some positive news from the home improvement sector, with Travis Perkins reporting an improved operating profit and market share gains in an extremely challenging market. While sales growth still proves elusive, Travis Perkins is in a confident mood with significant efficiency gains protecting margins and growth ambitions.
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03 Aug 2006 |
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