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QVC launches third Freeview channel

Channel 57 is the new home of QVC extra, where the best of QVC's product range will be showcased 24-hours a day. 
4 July 2014

Best June on record for Home Hardware (Scotland)

Home Hardware (Scotland) is celebrating after experiencing its best ever June on record with an impressive leap in turnover. 
4 July 2014

New trade paint brand for AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel has launched a new paint brand called Armstead Trade and revealed a new look for Dulux Trade as part of a £12m investment programme. 
3 July 2014

Argos/eBay ramp up click-and-collect service

EBay and Argos are dramatically extending their offer of click-and-collect services through Argos stores, the companies said today. 
3 July 2014

Digital is a powerful selling tool, says Toolbank

Tool specialist encourages retailers to use digital to support and enhance their instore offer. 
3 July 2014

Wyevale arrives in the 21st century by unveiling a new image

Following the merger of Wyevale Containers, Wyevale Trees and Wyevale Transplants, Wyevale Nurseries has unveiled new branding, website and logo. 
3 July 2014

Independent Retailer Month kicks off for the fourth year

July is Independent Retailer Month - an annual campaign which encourages consumers to shop locally with independent businesses. 
3 July 2014

Asda axes 1,360 management jobs in restructure plan

Supermarket chain Asda is to lose 1,360 management jobs as part of restructuring plans, while creating 5,630 roles at the same time. 
3 July 2014

Topps Tiles remains optimistic after strong Q3

During the 13 weeks to June 28 2014 Topps Tiles saw its like-for-like revenue increase by 6.3%. 
2 July 2014

Retailers: Your chance to Hand it Over to Henkel

DIY Week is offering an independent DIY/hardware retailer the chance to have adhesives specialist Henkel develop and help manage its adhesives and sealants offer in store for a full year. 
2 July 2014

Revenue and margins rise at The Garden Centre Group

The Garden Centre Group (TGCG) significantly improved on all key profit and margin metrics last year in the face of "challenging conditions". 
2 July 2014

Robomow cuts an excellent period of sales

UK sales for robotic lawnmower manufacturer Robomow soared like-for-like by 136% between March and May 2014. 
2 July 2014

Discount store B&M fined thousands for selling faulty hammer

The faulty claw hammer was found to be on sale at B&M Retail's Yiewsley store and after being told to remove it from sale the retailer was fined £2,500. 
2 July 2014

Screwfix sends no waste to landfill

During the last 12 months Screwfix has sent no waste to landfill, instead recycling 100% of it. 
2 July 2014

Door security is biggest home maintenance problem

Britain's homes have an accumulated 106.4m maintenance problems, ranging from leaky taps and radiators to broken locks and creaky floorboards. 
2 July 2014

Argos distribution workers threaten strike action

Workers at the Argos distribution centre in Bridgwater, Somerset are threatening to go on strike on Friday. 
2 July 2014

£21m for William Sinclair peat bog withdrawal

Losses at growing media supplier William Sinclair widened in the first half, but the company has at last seen a settlement of its compensation claim for ending operations at one of its sites. 
1 July 2014

Homebase to make way for a £38m student flats complex

Plans for Edinburgh's Homebase to be demolished and replaced by new student accommodation by September 2016 have been revealed. 
1 July 2014

Otter takes over Styles Garden Centre and quits Torquay

South-west garden centre chain Otter has taken over Styles Garden Centre in Devon, and at the same time is pulling out of its Torquay site. 
1 July 2014

BBC picks Roman as 'prime example of successful British manufacture'

Shower supplier Roman was recently picked to feature both in television and radio news items about successful British manufacturing. 
1 July 2014
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