Homebase has been exclusively selected to be the only home and garden projects retailer in the UK to stock the new paint collection from the world’s leading design magazine, Elle Decoration and Crown Paints 

Reducing stress and anxiety by connecting to the therapeutic power of gardens and nature is the target of a new campaign being launched. 

National Children’s Gardening Week (NCGW) promotes gardening to the general public and encourages garden centres across the UK to hold events throughout the week of 23-31 May 2020. 

Dobbies has partnered with specialist plant care app, SmartPlant. 

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is calling for the Treasury to set up an emergency business fund to help those affected by coronavirus. 

Retail interior and display specialist Ripple has transformed Elliotts builders’ merchants’ Ringwood branch in Hampshire 

Homebase has announced it has signed a new partnership with lifestyle brand, Dwell. 

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is very excited for the launch of its E-learning app this spring – The HUB. 

With Garden Re-Leaf Day on the horizon (13th March 2020) now is the perfect time for garden retailers to think about how they’ll be supporting the annual fundraising event. 

Travis Perkins Group produced a positive performance in 2019 against a challenging market backdrop 

Kingfisher has announced the appointment of Sue Harries as group ecommerce director. 

The International Hardware Fair, which was postponed this year, has a new date. It will be held 21-24 February 2021 in Cologne.

 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is holding its next Credit Forum on 24 March to include its regular update on all current credit and risk management issues in the retail sector. 

Waitrose is starting a national online roll-out programme, adding its Waitrose.com online delivery service to 24 more of its shops across the country. 

Following its Board meeting on 27 February, the company has announced some directorate changes. 

Screwfix are partnering with Google Digital Garage to provide free online and in-person digital skills training to help people grow their business. 

Homebase has provided a positive 2019 report, with a promising growth plan for 2020. 

NearSt has raised £2m in seed funding to drive more footfall into bricks and mortar stores. 

Mirka is joining the new European programme focused on sustainability called SEAM - Sustainable European Abrasive Manufacturers 

After 20 years of operations, the European Federation of DIY Manufacturers (fediyma), will now be known as the Home Improvement Manufacturers Association (HIMA).