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Topps Tiles picks Phil Spencer for TV campaign

Phil Spencer, the co-host of television's Location Location Location property series, is fronting a new television advertising campaign by Topps Tiles. 
8 October 2014

New press event to launch for house and home sector

Media Events, organiser of the successful annual Garden Press Event, has announced the launch of The Home Enhancement Press Event, set to take place next July. 
8 October 2014

Hillier launches new gardening club

Hillier Garden Centres launched its brand new revamped gardening club at the end of last month 
7 October 2014

Rainy Day Trust launches telephone helpline service

Home improvement industry charity The Rainy Day Trust has launched a telephone helpline service for people in the industry. 
6 October 2014

Garden centre owner dies after discovering break-in

John Watkinson, who owned Hillview Garden Centre and Hillside Tea Rooms in Thurlaston, had a heart attack and died last month as he investigated a burglary at the centre he set up almost 40 years ago. 
6 October 2014

DIY Week Awards product judging panel revealed

The judging panel for the product categories of the 2015 DIY Week Awards has been announced, boasting buyers from top UK retailers. 
2 October 2014

Totally shows to present fresh talent with Innovation Zone

With sponsorship and support from the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) the Totally DIY and Totally Tools shows are introducing a new Innovation Zone for 2015. 
2 October 2014

Dragons' Den fixing sales soar at IronmongeryDirect

Television's Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden and 19-year old inventor Jordan Daykin have a huge success on their hands, according to figures released by IronmongeryDirect. 
1 October 2014

Waitrose is first supermarket to launch pet website

Waitrose has today become the first supermarket to go live with a website dedicated to pet products. 
1 October 2014

DKB has best stand at Home Hardware autumn show

DKB Household, whose brands include Cole & Mason, Jamie Oliver Ken Hom, Zyliss and Culinare, won the title of Best Display Stand at Home Hardware Southwest's autumn trade show this month. 
30 September 2014

Warm weather could dent Next's profits

Next is warning that if the current spell of unseasonably warm weather continues into next month, and shoppers continue to shun autumn clothing, its full-year profits will take a hit. 
30 September 2014

Calling all security retailers - your chance to win Gold at the DIY Week Awards

The Security Retailer of the Year category has been brought back for the upcoming 2015 awards event - don't miss your chance to enter and be in with a chance to win Gold. 
30 September 2014

Scotts Solus Brands opens the doors at October event

A Solus Trade Event is being held next month which will allow visitors to see ranges of products under both the Solus and Scotts Miracle-Gro brands. 
30 September 2014

Wyevale Garden Centres acquires Welsh border centre

Wyevale Garden Centres said today that it is adding to its estate with the acquisition of Moreton Park Garden Centre. 
30 September 2014

Re-energised Glee enjoys strong rebookings for next year

This year's Glee attracted 7,066 visitors, but revisits boosted overall footfall equal to 8,085, the organiser has revealed. 
29 September 2014

Amenity sales on the up at Wyevale Nurseries

Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries has reported a 15% increase in amenity sales this year, with a rise in demand for trees, hedging transplants, container-grown hedging and specimen shrubs. 
29 September 2014

Weather boosts garden centre clothing sales by 25%

Every cloud in August had a silver lining for garden centres, as the unseasonal weather boosted sales of clothing. 
29 September 2014

The Range set for October Kilmarnock opening

The Range has named October 31 as the opening day for its new Kilmarnock superstore, in premises formerly occupied by Homebase. 
29 September 2014

BHETA gains two more major home and DIY brands as members

Magimix, the inventor of the food processor, and decorating products manufacturer, LG Harris, are the latest members to join the British Home Enhancement Trade Association. 
26 September 2014

Tool Shop celebrates official opening of 11th store

London hardware retailer Tool Shop is opening the doors of its new store on Upper Street in Islington today. 
25 September 2014
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