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News Archive September 2023

Napoleon Grills sponsored the Big BBQ Cookout at CarFest 21 September 2023

Napoleon Grills, the internationally renowned barbecue and outdoor kitchen specialist, once again sponsored the Big BBQ Cookout at cinch presents CarFest 2023, which was hosted this year by ‘First Ladies of Cue’ Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn, renowned ...


Showers take the spotlight in bathroom renovations, Houzz study finds 19 September 2023

Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home renovation and design, including the all-in-one software solution for industry professionals, has released the 2023 UK Houzz Bathroom Trends Study. The survey of more than 400 respondents*, found that almost ...


Sales of insulation surge as industry reacts to Building Regulations 18 September 2023

National builders’ merchant Jewson has recorded an uplift in sales of its sustainable product ranges following the new Building Regulations, which apply to all construction projects in England.Seen by many as the stepping stone to the Future Homes ...


LANDSCAPE show postponed! 18 September 2023

The organisers of the LANDSCAPE show have taken the difficult decision to postpone this year’s event that was scheduled to take place later this month.The event director Jeremy Storey-Walker has written to all stakeholders with the following letter:...


Wickes Group plc releases Interim Results 2023 15 September 2023

Strategy continues to deliver, with positive first half LFL sales; full year expectations maintained.Financial HighlightsRevenue growth of 0.7% to £827.7m (H1 2022 £822.3m) driven by the sales uplift in DIFM1Core LFL -0.8%2 with growth in the second ...


It’s LANDSCAPE show timetable time! 8 September 2023

LANDSCAPE – The Industry Trade Show is excited to announce that the seminar timetable for this year’s event is now live and available for attendees to explore! The highly anticipated trade show, dedicated to the landscaping industry is set to take ...


Availability Vs inventory: One plan to rule them all 1 September 2023

Ed Betts, General Manager - Retail Lead Europe at Retail Express, considers the importance of a central planning platform and AI-driven forecasting to ensure seasonal event success.The retail calendar year is a busy one. The industry plays a pivotal ...


BHETA hosts currency webinar for export members 1 September 2023

New BHETA business service provider, Universal Partners is to present an advisory webinar to BHETA export members on managing the fluctuations of the currency market on Wednesday 20th September at 2.30pm. The event is aimed at supplier companies ...


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