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News Archive November 2025

Slees Home Hardware wins Home Hardware’s Christmas window dressing competition 26 November 2025

We are delighted to announce that Slees Home Hardware (Braunton) has won Home Hardware’s Christmas Window Dressing Competition.Blanchard’s Home Hardware (Bideford) received the runner’s up prize. The competition was introduced to support the ...


Management team takes the helm in Stax Trade Centres buyout 15 November 2025

Stax Trade Centres Ltd is embarking on an exciting new era with the announcement of a management buyout, a move that seamlessly continues its 44-year legacy of stability and success. The deal sees Purchasing Director Simon Wright and Operations ...


The DIY Week Awards are back for 2026! 5 November 2025

ENTRIES FOR THE 2026 DIY WEEK AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN! Get ready to celebrate excellence in the DIY, home improvement and garden industry. Entries are now open for the prestigious DIY Week Awards, taking place on 22 May 2026 at the Grand Connaught Rooms,...


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