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WernerCo invests over $1.8m in UK facility

Ladder manufacturer WernerCo has invested more than $1.8m in its Maldon UK facility, including the installation of a state-of-the-art laser cutter. 
13 June 2016

HRG boss to step down when Sainsbury's deal completes

Home Retail Group chief executive John Walden will be stepping down from his leading role once the business has been bought out by Sainsbury's, expected to happen during the third quarter. 
10 June 2016

B&Q to unveil new-concept 'big box' store

B&Q will officially launch its first new-concept store at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol on June 16. 
10 June 2016

Argos sees strongest sales in two years

Ahead of its takeover deal with Sainsbury's, Home Retail Group released sales results for the 13 weeks to May 28 this week, revealing good sales growth for Argos. 
9 June 2016

Explosive growth in LED lighting market

The UK LED lighting market was estimated to have grown by 38% in 2015 in value terms according to AMA Research. 
8 June 2016

Discount stores grow by 52% over last five years

Just short of 1,500 new discount stores were opened across the UK over the last five years according to the Local Data Company. 
8 June 2016

Decision on glyphosate delayed until end of the month

The European Commission has failed to make a decision on whether to reapprove the license for the world's most widely-used weedkiller, glyphosate. 
7 June 2016

BHETA shortlisted for three prestigious awards

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has been shortlisted as finalists in three categories in the Trade Association Forum (TAF)'s Best Practice Awards 2016. 
6 June 2016

Independent electrical shop ordered to change logo by TfL

An electrical shop called The Tube Station, which has featured a similar logo to the London Underground for the last six years, has been ordered by Transport for London to change its branding, despite being located in Blackpool, more than 250 miles from London. 
6 June 2016

BHETA credit forum series grows and grows

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is holding its next Credit Forum on July 20th including its regular update on all current credit and risk management issues in the retail sector. 
2 June 2016

UPDATE: BHS to exit high street as rescue bids fail

All 164 stores are to close and up to 11,000 jobs have been made redundant at beleaguered high street chain BHS, it has been announced. 
2 June 2016

BHETA and bira to tussle it out on the turf

The British Independent Retailers Association (bira) and British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) have come together to present a friendly but competitive networking, business and social occasion in the calendar by way of a 'Tussle on the Turf' golf event. The event is to be held on July 20 in Stratford-upon-Avon at The Welcombe Golf Club. 
1 June 2016

Success for Meet the Buyer BHETA, GIMA, Wyevale event

Following a series of successful Meet the Buyer events hosted by BHETA and GIMA with The Wyevale Garden Centre Group (TWGC), the latest supplier development event took place last week and was a great success. 
1 June 2016

Bidding intensifies for Dobbies

The owner of Edinburgh Woollen Mill Philip Day has reportedly put in a surprise bid for Dobbies Garden Centres. 
31 May 2016

Gardenex members win Queen's Award

Trimetals and Strata Products have been included in the 2016 Queen's Award list in the international trade category. 
31 May 2016

DIY spend reaches £5.8bn

A new report from Lloyds Bank has revealed that spend on DIY home improvements has reached £5.8bn, the equivalent of £210 per household per year. 
31 May 2016

Sainsbury's Argos takeover under investigation by CMA

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Sainsbury's £1.4bn planned takeover of Argos. 
31 May 2016

Portuguese-backed consortium eyeing up BHS

Reports are surfacing of a Portuguese-backed consortium led by ex-Burton owner Greg Tufnell making moves to take over BHS. 
27 May 2016

B&M smashes £2bn sales barrier

B&M has announced preliminary results for its full trading year, with group revenues up 23.6% to £2.04bn. 
26 May 2016

HTA relocating to Oxfordshire

Following an extensive search, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has found suitable new premises and the association will be relocating to Chilton, Oxfordshire in October 2016. 
26 May 2016
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