A new kitchen store in Cardiff has been officially opened by a Welsh rugby legend in a ribbon cutting ceremony. The new Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery branch, on East Bay Close, officially opened on Monday 6 December by Welsh rugby legend, Shane ... 

Harnessing young talent, Burg-Wächter, Germany’s security specialist, has appointed two Leeds University students for internships within its busy marketing department. Following on from last year’s successful programme, the team at Burg-Wächter has ... 

When you’re a homeowner the one question that inevitably crops up is, ‘should I move or improve?’ And that conundrum is never more crucial than when your mobility is pressing you for an answer. If this is something you’re reluctantly considering, ... 

Spring Fair, the UK's most diverse, vibrant, and exciting wholesale marketplace for home, gift, fashion, and sourcing, taking place from 6 – 9 February 2022 at NEC Birmingham, has revealed that its manifesto for 2022 is Empowering Change. The ... 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is to host an industry-wide webinar with leading online marketplace, eBay on 27 January. As a kick-off to the New Year BHETA webinar programme, and to reflect the platform’s focus on expanding ... 

Brand new electric vehicle charging points have been installed at Squire’s Garden Centres in Badshot Lea, Milford, Shepperton and Twickenham, with Long Ditton and Wokingham following soon.Darran Oakley (Squire’s Purchasing Director) at one of the ... 

A new study has revealed that many Britons would struggle to use the items in their toolbox correctly, without looking it up. The new research from SGS Engineering quizzed Britons on their knowledge of common toolbox items, with 9% admitting they ... 

Ulster Weavers, the 140-year-old textile manufacturer from Northern Ireland, is going through its biggest change in generations as it repositions its business as a contemporary homeware brand targeting the millennial audience.The company, which has ... 

Travis Perkins plc has announced that it has joined the Disability Confident scheme run by The Department for Work & Pensions which encourages companies to improve how they recruit, retain and develop employees with disabilities and long term ... 

The Grand Winner of the 2021 Dulux Select Decorators Awards has been announced as Mark Hutchinson. His triumph was announced at the Dulux Select Gala Dinner & Awards 2021, which celebrates the work of Select Decorators around the UK, on Tuesday ... 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) held a webinar aimed at all UK housewares, DIY, garden and small electricals suppliers on the implications and preparations required ahead of the forthcoming plastic packaging tax legislation ... 

Nitro Mors has been around since the 1930s and is the market leader in paint and varnish stripper, trusted by generations and asked for by name from DIY customers to craftsmen and restorers.The specialist formulations have been adapted exclusively ... 

Following the challenges we’ve all faced throughout the last two years, the leading networking event for the DIY, home improvement and garden market, the annual DIY Week Awards, is back with a live in-person awards ceremony for 2022. Despite all the ... 

Brighton-based start-up W’ZIS? is aiming to liven up what it calls the last remaining ‘dull’ FMCG category, pet food, with its meat-free treats.The challenger brand has created a range of unique, all-natural, plant-based treats - which are also ... 

Booking has now opened (November 2021) for the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual conference in January (January 23-26, 2022).The conference, which will include talks, industry updates and opportunities to socialise, takes place at the Mercure ... 

The media division of Simon Acres Group Ltd has launched a dedicated website and filming studio in response to growing demand from KBB retailers, suppliers, manufacturers and merchants for its services.The division, which is led by group Marketing ... 

Since establishing in 2018, owners of Cultiv8 Marketing, Rob Giles and Alex Giles have been helping companies grow using bespoke marketing packages designed to get the best return from their marketing budgets.Formerly called Stratrg Ltd, Cultiv8 ... 

This year has seen the popularity of Mid-Century design in the UK reach an all-time high. And according to the experts at retro design house 20th Century Cloth, it’s a trend that looks set to continue into 2022.Searches for ‘midcentury’ within the ... 

Kingfisher plc (‘Company’, ‘Group’ or ‘Kingfisher’) is today providing its Q3 21/22 sales update.Key points:• Strong sales performance from all banners and categories on a 2-year basis, across both retail and trade channels• ... 

Our kitchens and bathrooms are hard-working rooms and for many households, they have seen even more action than usual over the past year. In fact, the latest Houzz & Home report found that the spend on bathroom renovations had surged by 25% in ...