Marks & Spencer full year results
Marks & Spencer full year results Financial results All results for the 52 weeks ended 30 March 2013 Overall (UK) Total +0.9% LFL -1.0% GM (UK) Total -2.4% LFL -4.1% Food (UK) Total +3.9% LFL +1.7% Multichannel Total +16.6% LFL n/a International Total +4.5% LFL n/a Overall, GM and food sales all relate to the …
May 21, 2013
Burberry full year results
Burberry full year results Financial results All results for the year to 31 March 2013 Retail sales +12% Wholesale sales -1% Total sales +8% This has been an exceptional year for Burberry, with reported revenues of £2bn marking the culmination of exhaustive investment in its global network over the last twelve months. Success is due …
May 21, 2013
On-site Asbestos detector offers promise of better workplace safety
On-site asbestos detector offers promise of better workplace safety First portable, real-time detector uses laser-based light scattering technique to identify harmful fibers. Asbestos was once called a miracle material because of its toughness and fire-resistant properties. It was used as insulation, incorporated into cement and even woven into firemen’s protective clothing. Over time, however, scientists …
May 20, 2013
De’Longhi Group joins BHETA
De’Longhi Group joins BHETA. Housewares sector director, William Jones declared himself “very happy to see a company like De’Longhi, whose most famous brand in the UK is Kenwood coming on board” and cited the success of BHETA’s Meet the Buyers events with the likes of John Lewis and Robert Dyas as reasons that membership was …
May 20, 2013
BHETA announces Lakeland forum
BHETA announces Lakeland forum on Thursday 26th September. The next member forum will feature Matthew Canwell, Director of Buying at Lakeland as guest speaker. Matthew has agreed to share with BHETA members Lakeland’s latest development plans and strategic thinking in relation to the current market. The event will be held at Federation House in Birmingham …
May 20, 2013
Morrisons Ocado online deal
Morrisons Ocado online deal After much speculation, Morrrisons has finally confirmed the details behind its long awaited move online. Its entry route involves a deal with Ocado in which Morrisons will effectively buy technology and warehousing facilities at Ocado’s new Dordon Customer Fulfilment Centre in the Midlands and then lease them back; the initial capital …
May 20, 2013
Home Retail Group full year results
Home Retail Group full year results Financial results (All results for the 52 weeks to 02 March 2013) Argos Total +1.5% LFL +2.1% Homebase Total -5.2% LFL -4.9% Argos has delivered a resilient performance over a tough year, with strong like-for-likes slightly dampened by sensible space reduction. One of the main drivers of the recovery has been Argos …
May 20, 2013
Marks & Spencer autumn range launch
Marks & Spencer autumn range launch As preview shots of the much-anticipated M&S A/W13 collection flood the fashion press, it is clear that style director Belinda Earl and her team have pulled out all the stops. This is the make or break collection for the retailer’s ailing fashion division and the new range marks a …
May 20, 2013
Record month for DIY recruitment at BHETA
Record month for DIY recruitment BHETA has added seven new DIY members to its ranks during April, a record boost in a single month. DIY sector director, Peter Stone said he was “delighted” to see such an influx of new members which he attributed to the popularity of BHETA’s Meet The Buyers events at home …
May 1, 2013
Amazon’s Vice President to speak at 2nd Global DIY Summit – Tickets still available
Amazon’s Vice President to speak at 2nd Global DIY Summit – Tickets still available 2nd Global DIY Summit / 6-7th June 2013, Rome Dr. Douglas Gurr, Vice President Amazon has been confirmed as a keynote speaker in the 2nd Global DIY Summit being held on 6 – 7 June in Rome. With many years of …
May 1, 2013
