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Restructure at Scotts

A restructure within the international Scotts business means the UK division will report directly to the US but results in the departure of vice president Martin Breddy. 
29 January 2015

DHF membership hits all-time high

The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has welcomed its 300th member, as its drive to increase levels of quality, compliance, training and safety in the industry continues. 
29 January 2015

William Sinclair shoots latest ads on location in South Africa

William Sinclair Horticulture has finished location shooting in South Africa of the launch TV commercials for its new tomato planter and weedkiller spray. 
27 January 2015

Police assistance required: help identify this tool

Wiltshire Police are asking for help in identifying the make and age of a shovel linked to a murder investigation. Can you help? 
26 January 2015

Fiskars UK relocates to Birmingham

Garden tool and scissor brand Fiskars, which recently celebrated 365 years, has chosen Birmingham as its new UK office location. 
23 January 2015

BIRA Direct achieves record trading year

The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) says 2014 was nothing short of a sensation for BIRA Direct and the independent retailers it supplied with product during the year. 
22 January 2015

Shop theft reaches 10-year peak

The impact of theft on UK retailers has reached its highest level in a decade. 
22 January 2015

Rising competition delivers disappointing year for Wm Sinclair

Growing media supplier William Sinclair today described the 12 months to September 30 2014 as "disappointing", as it released its results for the year. 
20 January 2015

Two more stores for The Range

The Range is set to open its newest store next week. 
20 January 2015

Garden centre customers wrapped up in December

Clothing was the biggest seller at garden centres in December, according to the Garden Centre Association (GCA). 
20 January 2015

Wm Sinclair appoints Decco as national distributor

William Sinclair has signed a national distribution agreement with wholesaler Decco covering the company's J Arthur Bower's, Growing Success, New Horizon and Deadfast brands. 
20 January 2015

Tesco/Dobbies East Kilbride joint venture scrapped

Embattled grocer Tesco has ditched its plans for a joint venture with Dobbies in East Kilbride. 
19 January 2015

Toolstation opens two new branches in Greater London

One of Britain's fastest-growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, has opens two new branches in the Greater London areas of Sydenham and Isleworth today. 
19 January 2015

Poundland teams with Tommy Walsh for DIY launch

Discount retailer Poundland is partnering with celebrity builder and DIY expert Tommy Walsh for the launch of a new range of DIY essentials. 
19 January 2015

Christmas period like-for-like sales up at Homebase and Argos

Like-for-like sales at Homebase were up 0.6% in the 18 weeks to January 3 2015, although the programme of store closures resulted in total sales declining by 2.7% to £451m. 
15 January 2015

The Range confirms new store in St Austell

The Range is to take on the site currently occupied by Buyology at Stadium Retail Park in St Austell, Cornwall. 
14 January 2015

Half of homeowners plan renovations in 2015

An overwhelming majority (94%) of UK homeowners would rather spend money improving their current home than sell up and move on, suggests new research. 
14 January 2015

December brings shoppers out in force

Non-food shopping trips in December were up 2.7% on December 2013, but much of the rise was down to post-Christmas sales, exchanges and returns. 
13 January 2015

US housewares brand comes to UK

Multi-category US housewares brand Polder Housewares has opened operations in the UK. 
12 January 2015

BHETA to host Meet the Buyer day with Argos

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is set to team up with UK multi-channel retailer Argos for another of its Meet the Buyer days. 
12 January 2015
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