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Superbike champion drives surge in Milwaukee sales

The sponsor of the Milwaukee Yamaha team in the British Superbike Championship has seen a spike in Milwaukee power tool sales as a result. 
26 October 2015

Olympian Roger Black to speak at GCA conference

A British Olympic silver and World Championship gold medallist has been booked for the Garden Centre Association's (GCA) conference. 
26 October 2015

Toolstation.com excels in Which? website survey

Toolstation.com is one of the best online shops according to a major new Which? survey - and homebase.co.uk is one of the worst. 
26 October 2015

Andy McIndoe to leave Hillier Nurseries

Hillier Nurseries & Garden Centres has today announced that managing director Andrew McIndoe is to leave the company for pastures new. 
23 October 2015

Argos warns over Christmas as HRG half-year sales dip

A potential repeat of last year's Black Friday mayhem has hung a questionmark over the success of Argos' Christmas this year, parent Home Retail Group (HRG) said this morning. 
21 October 2015

Independent openings fall into decline

For the first time since 2012 independent shops have gone into decline, closing more shops than they opened in the first half of this year. 
21 October 2015

Travis Perkins donates £5k to Friends of Westfield Farm

The Managed Services Community Fund, in partnership with Wickes, has donated £5,000 of funding to a stand-out community project, following a competition at CIH Housing 2015. 
20 October 2015

Watco helps Shooting Star Chase at Christmas

UK manufacturer of industrial strength flooring products, Watco, has provided 180 Christmas presents for children and siblings at hospice in Surrey 
20 October 2015

Bissell joins BHETA

Bissell, the 139-year-old brand famous for floor care products such as vacuums and carpet sweepers, has become the latest housewares company to join the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA). 
20 October 2015

Internet retailing headlines at BHETA'S November forum

Opportunities and issues relevant to internet retailing will be the subject under discussion at the British Home Enhancement Trade Association's (BHETA) next member forum. 
19 October 2015

John Lewis report reveals coming of age of the Master Shopper

We are in a new age of shopping, controlled by the ultra-flexible, ultra-confident 'Master Shopper'. 
19 October 2015

New owner for prominent Lancashire hardware independent

The future of a Lancashire hardware independent that has been trading for over 60 years has been assured, with a new owner taking the helm. 
19 October 2015

DLF-Trifolium changes name to adopt unified identity

Grass seed supplier DLF-Trifolium has changed its name to the simpler DLF and refreshed its logo, moves which the company says reflect its heritage, unity and vision. 
19 October 2015

Bents kicks off Christmas

On Wednesday, October 14 Bents Garden & Home braced itself for an influx, as thousands of people descended on the centre for its official Christmas opening. 
16 October 2015

Major brands support 2016 Exclusively shows

Key electrical brands are set to return to the second outing of the Exclusively Electrical show, in 2016. 
15 October 2015

Garden centre clothing and food soar in September

Garden centres saw good sales in their clothing departments and food hall/farm shops during September, according to the latest Garden Centre Association (GCA) figures. 
14 October 2015

BIRA conference to address sustainable futures for retail

The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has announced that the theme of its 2016 conference will be sustainable futures for retail. 
14 October 2015

Wyevale GC hits 150 with Sidmouth Garden Centre acquisition

Wyevale Garden Centres (WGC) announced today that it has acquired Sidmouth Garden Centre, describing it as "an ideal acquisition". 
14 October 2015

Big contract boosts British shower tray company

British shower tray manufacturer JT, which is already outstripping average growth in its sector, has now won a big contract with a prestigious London City Island development. 
13 October 2015

Leavers Hardware to close after 129 years

One of Weston-super-Mare's oldest shops is set to close its doors next Saturday, as owner Roger Leaver plans his retirement. 
13 October 2015
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