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D-Day for Argos

It's decision day for Sainsbury's and Steinhoff as both retailers must decide how much they want to buy Home Retail Group's Argos. 
18 March 2016

Howarth Timber doubles prize money for two worthy causes

Howarth Timber and Building Supplies' Harrogate branch has doubled its community project prize fund after two worthy causes bowled over the company with the good work they do. 
18 March 2016

BREAKING: Steinhoff out of the running for Argos

According to reports, Steinhoff International - former frontrunners to take over Home Retail Group's Argos business - has said it won't be making a formal offer for the retailer. 
18 March 2016

UPDATE: Sainsbury's makes £1.4bn offer for Home Retail

Sainsbury's has confirmed it has made a £1.4bn offer to take over the ownership of Argos following Steinhoff's dramatic exit just hours ago. 
18 March 2016

BIRA: 'Budget to help tens of thousands of small shops'

The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has welcomed yesterday's rates reform proposals by the Chancellor, saying the Budget delivered permanent changes to the way business rates are levied and that tens of thousands of small shops will be helped. 
17 March 2016

Bond It boosts environmental credentials

Bond It, the manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, PU foams, waterproofing compounds and other building chemicals, has taken major steps to strengthen the environmental credentials of its products and working practices. 
17 March 2016

Paint industry first for Dulux

Dulux's parent company AkzoNobel has become the first paint company globally to achieve the BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing accreditation. 
17 March 2016

Grovewell Garden Centres makes third acquisition

Grovewell Garden Centre has acquired its third centre at Hawkinge, near Folkestone, and says it is on target to be open for business by May. 
17 March 2016

Salter has best stand at Home Hardware show

Salter triumphed at Home Hardware Southwest's spring trade show earlier this month, earning the title of Best Display Stand. 
16 March 2016

Gardenex/PetQuip suppliers nail export business

Thirty-six British garden and pet product suppliers presented their latest ranges to buyers from Dubai, Finland, France, Italy, Spain and the US at the latest Meet the Buyers events held by Gardenex and PetQuip. 
16 March 2016

Toolstation in line for Which? retailer accolade

Toolstation has been revealed as one of four companies shortlisted to win this year's Which? Retailer of the Year title. 
16 March 2016

Former Crowders garden centre reveals new name

The Wyevale garden centre formerly known as Crowders has been renamed Wolds View following 2,000 votes from the local community. 
16 March 2016

February brings houseplant sales boom

Members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) saw sales of houseplants climb an impressive 30% during February 2016 compared with the same month last year. 
16 March 2016

Budget 2016: Small firms to pay less business rates

George Osborne announced plans this week to lower business rates for some 250,000 small firms across the UK. 
16 March 2016

GIMA boss (and dog) to take part in charity walk

Garden Industry Manufacturers' Association director Vicky Nuttall will be taking on the challenge of a 20 mile charity walk this Friday (March 18) to raise money for industry charity Greenfingers. 
15 March 2016

Yale launches Security Spring Clean campaign

Yale is running a major consumer marketing campaign called Security Spring Clean, designed to drive to demand for security products throughout the spring months and beyond. 
15 March 2016

Home accessories one of only growth categories in retail during Feb

According to data released by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) the sale of home accessories was one of just three categories to show retail growth during the month of February, the others being furniture and health and beauty. 
14 March 2016

WernerCo acquires CDH group

Ladder manufacturer Werner Company has acquired wheelbarrow supplier CDH, including the Centaure, Duarib and Haemmerlin brands. 
14 March 2016

BHETA welcomes six new members

Six companies have joined the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA). 
11 March 2016

Like-for-likes drop at Argos, and grow at Homebase

Home Retail Group has announced its full year results - including figures for Homebase and Argos for what will almost definitely be the last time. 
10 March 2016
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