News Archive April 2007
Rumour mill puts US diy chains top of bid list for Focus DIY
30 April 2007
North American retailers Home Depot and Lowes are believed to be likely bidders for troubled diy chain.
Cromford Garden Centre to close
30 April 2007
Owner says financial pressures and difficulty in securing planning permission forced sale
Market growth brings cheer for Plasti-kote
27 April 2007
Focus on colour in home and garden projects is a key contributor to market growth in the spray paint sector
Diy buyer at Home Hardware South West wins trip to Paris
27 April 2007
Paul Andrews jets off to Paris Fashion Week catwalk shows
New appointment for Mister Blister
27 April 2007
Manchester-based packaging specialist extends its customer service team
Home Hardware Southwest pays rebate to members
26 April 2007
Loyalty and commitment rewarded, says chairman
Lister Locks moves ahead with expansion programme
26 April 2007
Changes 'very well received,' says chief executive
More sponsors sign up for Industry Awards
26 April 2007
Five sponsors including Lakeland, the BBC, and Tenax have announced their backing of the Industry Awards.
Instore delays results
26 April 2007
Majority shareholder looks for buyer
UK homeowners seeking second property
25 April 2007
Buy-to-let seen as good alternative to pension plans
Logan Homecare closes its doors
25 April 2007
Internet and sheds force closure
Homebase puts environmental challenge to staff
25 April 2007
Stores to compete to become 'Green Store Champion 2007'
Homebase launches first ever trade card
24 April 2007
Trial to hit London and Midlands
Strong start to the year for Hozelock
24 April 2007
Watering equipment market leader sees sales 'exceed expectations'
B&Q joins forces with high street retailers to cut carbon footprint
23 April 2007
Tesco, Marks & Spencer and Sky front green campaign
Strong progress for Dobbies
23 April 2007
Sales and store developments blossom
Glee reveals changes for 2007 exhibition
20 April 2007
New publicity campaign to push 'Going Green' initiative
Rate rises now hitting customers, says BRC
20 April 2007
Sales volume growth still healthy but slowing
Walker Greenbank posts turnover increase
18 April 2007
A year of excellent progress with continued strong organic growth, says chairman
Trade picks up for Flying Brands
18 April 2007
Gifts and gardening turn in storng performances
Wyevale to trade under two names
18 April 2007
Wyevale and Blooms brands to remain
Liberal Democrats call for energy efficiency improvements to properties
17 April 2007
Homes lose energy too easily, says leader
Klondyke buys Holland Arms garden centre
17 April 2007
Acquisition takes the group's portfolio of centres to 23
Non-food boost for Tesco
17 April 2007
Sales grow twice as quickly as food
Sales slump at Debenhams
17 April 2007
Profits to come in below market expectations
Mister Blister backs Awards
16 April 2007
Leading packaging manufacturer sponsors compere
Industry Awards announces comedian
16 April 2007
The Industry Awards names comedian to lighten the mood at this year's event.
NWF opens Ashton Park
16 April 2007
Former Arthur Gent site re-furbished and re-stocked
Fire at Thatcham Garden Centre
13 April 2007
Blaze damages stock
Sunny spells and Easter boost March sales
13 April 2007
Home improvement goods fare well as consumers keep spending
Buckinghamshire town sees sales blossom over Easter
13 April 2007
High Wycombe's retailers report 69% increase
Green homes sway property buyers
12 April 2007
Research shows Britons are looking closely at environmentally-friendly features
Serving up summer sales, alfresco style
12 April 2007
UK consumers are now enjoying more than 110 million barbecue occasions a year
New UK sales director for Scotts' consumer gardening business
12 April 2007
Keith Boad has been appointed UK sales director
Get your act together, shareholder tells Woolworths management
11 April 2007
Baugur openly attacks retailer's refurbishment of stores
Easter boom for diy superstores
10 April 2007
10,900 sales per second and the best diy Easter since 2004
Shopper numbers rise in March
5 April 2007
Feel-good factor returning after winter hiberation
Homebase launches electronic decorating voucher
5 April 2007
A first on the market, says retailer
Laird Group waits for shareholder approval
5 April 2007
D-day approaches for security division
Wyevale to stop selling 'eco-unfriendly' lines
5 April 2007
Chain to start pushing green credentials
Webbs of Wychbold launches an online shop
4 April 2007
A natural extension of the Webbs brand, says chief executive
February shop price index shows fall
4 April 2007
DIY and Hardware index indicates prices 1.64% higher than in 2006
Green issues high on homebuyers' checklist
4 April 2007
Energy-efficient homes may mean a quick sale
York next for Dobbies
3 April 2007
Scottish chain continues march into England
Own-brand push for Woolworths
2 April 2007
Worth It range to include homewares
Easter worth £7.8bn to retailers
2 April 2007
BRC lists value of Bank Holiday spending
Advent Tools adds excitement
2 April 2007
Adding excitement to the 20th Industry Awards will be Birmingham-based Advent Tools.
ICI backs Industry Awards
2 April 2007
ICI Paints will be rolling out the welcome mat for this year’s Industry Awards.
Diy sector rebounds
2 April 2007
Initial signs of a revival in 2007 are positive
Kingfisher eyes India
2 April 2007
Initital conversations taking place for move into lucrative retail market