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UPDATE: Home Depot eliminates malware after major hack

US home improvement giant The Home Depot says the malware used in the recent breach of its payment systems has been eliminated from its US and Canadian networks. 
22 September 2014

Wavin donates products for canal restoration

Wavin is once again supporting the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust by donating drainage products to help with the restoration of a 30m long section of canal at Pewsham. 
22 September 2014

Wilbys Home Hardware opens third store, in Norfolk

A Norfolk town has a new hardware shop now that a husband-and-wife team of independent retailers have grown their duo of outlets to three. 
22 September 2014

LG Harris works with independent to boost sales

Decorating products manufacturer LG Harris & Co Ltd has been working with Stamford independent retailer, Harrison & Dunn to implement some initiatives to help increase its sales of decorating products. 
22 September 2014

Notting Hill independent completes major store revamp

Lords of Notting Hill has completed a major refurbishment of its Westbourne Grove store in London W2. 
18 September 2014

“The buzz is back”, say Glee exhibitors

Exhibitors raved about this year's exhibition at the NEC Birmingham, calling the event 'refreshed' and 'much improved', whilst also praising the new format and location in halls 17-20. 
18 September 2014

John Lewis at Home to open in Worcester

John Lewis has today announced plans to open an At Home shop in Worcester in 2017. 
17 September 2014

New benefits on Draper Tools' redesigned website

Draper Tools says its redesigned website offers new features and benefits for all visitors, whether retailers, tradespeople or DIY enthusiasts. 
17 September 2014

FenceFin supplier wins GIMA £5,000 seed corn fund

The winner of the inaugural GIMA Innovators' Seed Corn Fund has been named as SteadyPost, with its solution for erecting fences more easily. 
16 September 2014

Nordic scoops retailers' best product award at Glee

Nordic Garden Buildings' Veranda summerhouse was revealed this morning as the winner of the New Products Retailers Choice Award 2014 at this week's Glee. 
16 September 2014

Glee New Product Award winners announced

Nine new garden products have been named as the winners of the Glee New Product Awards 2014. 
15 September 2014

Garden Press Event bookings on the up

Bookings for The Garden Press Event 2015 - the show set up exclusively for journalists - are up by 38% on the same time last year, with over 60 exhibitors already signed up. 
15 September 2014

Growing customer numbers drive half-year sales at JLP

Sales growth at John Lewis is being driven by increasing numbers of people choosing to shop there, attracted by the retailer's omnichannel offer. 
15 September 2014

Hillview acquires the Garden Store

Hillview Garden Centres, the garden retail arm of merchant banking firm The Hillview Group, has today confirmed the acquisition of The Garden Store business and its six garden retail sites. 
12 September 2014

DIY Week Awards: Your chance to win Gold

Entry to the DIY Week Awards is now open, with Gold awards in 16 categories up for grabs and the chance for outstanding retailers and innovative products to take centre stage on February 16, 2015. 
11 September 2014

Store closures cause Homebase's sales to dip in Q2

The Home Retail Group-owned retailer reported a 2.8% sales decline in Q2, impacted mainly, said the company, by the closure of six stores during the period - a 2.9% reduction in net store space. 
11 September 2014

Screwfix shines in Kingfisher H1 but B&Q on a 10-year high

Screwfix continued to outshine B&Q in Kingfisher's first half, the group revealed today as it reported retail profit from the UK and Ireland business up 17.7% to £166m, and sales up 6.6% to £2,419m - 4.4% like for like. 
10 September 2014

Folkestone gold rush sends spade sales soaring

A Kent branch of B&Q is experiencing phenomenal sales of spades and sieves as locals crowd onto the beach to prospect for gold. 
10 September 2014

Home Hardware pays out £140k to members

Home Hardware Southwest has recently paid £140,000 to its members in the form of dividends and rebates. 
10 September 2014

Shopping centres beat high streets on vacancy reduction

Shopping centres are filling empty shops faster than town centres - and one in two shops in shopping centres are now independents. 
9 September 2014
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