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Duck to meet the Dolphins

Shurtape's Duck brand will be there to help send the England team off in style for the last game before the World Cup. 
4 June 2014

New mobile website for Tradefix Direct

DIY supplier Tradefix Direct has updated its mobile website to become more user-friendly and refreshed its image with a new logo. 
4 June 2014

Homebase confirms shut-down of Sunderland store

Homebase's Sunderland branch is the latest to have hit the buffers. 
4 June 2014

John Lewis takes off at Heathrow

John Lewis launched its first airport shop at Heathrow Terminal 2 at the crack of dawn this morning. 
4 June 2014

Victoria Plumb turns its hand to tiling

Online bathroom retailer Victoria Plumb has expanded its product range to include tiles and tiling accessories for the first time. 
4 June 2014

Turnaround in fortunes for Klondyke

After a poor 2012 where turnover dropped 7% from £47.5m, Klondyke has turned this around and reported a 7% rise in turnover from £44.1m to £47m. 
4 June 2014

Government forces 5p carrier bag charge on retailers

At the state opening of Parliament today the Queen announced that retailers will charge 5p for carrier bags from 2015. 
4 June 2014

Argos moves to strengthen own-brand product ranges

In a drive to develop and grow its own brand products, Argos has unveiled a new home and furniture range called Heart of House. 
3 June 2014

DIY and garden markets put on major growth

The DIY and gardening markets have enjoyed significant growth over the last year, and the momentum has continued through 2014. 
3 June 2014

Kingfisher trials Brico Dépôt store in Portugal

Following Kingfisher's successful move into Romania, the company is now trialling the Brico Dépôt store concept in Portugal. 
3 June 2014

First BHETA Meet the Buyer event with The Garden Centre Group hailed a success

On May 23 eight TGCG buyers met with 56 members of The British Home Enhancement Trade Association to uncover potential future deals. 
3 June 2014

Amazon warehouse expansion will double existing capacity

Amazon has applied to Cannock Chase Council to extend its Staffordshire fulfilment centre, which will see the interior reconfigured to double capacity. 
3 June 2014

Employee steals £22,000 from Homebase

An employee at Homebase's Barnstaple, Devon branch, has appeared in court charged with stealing almost £22,000 from the company. 
2 June 2014

Percy Thrower's Garden & Leisure to become a "fitting legacy"

A multi-million pound renovation will see Percy Thrower's Garden & Leisure in Shrewsbury developed into a destination garden centre, with a Waitrose store built next door. 
2 June 2014

Golf teams go head to head for peat's sake

The Garden Industry Manufacturers Association's (GIMA) charity golf day tees off this Wednesday, June 4 - and will see two teams from the same company go head to head. 
2 June 2014

Customers are using less cash than ever before

As retailers make it more convenient for customers to pay, research by the British Retail Consortium finds that cash use is down 14% over the last five years. 
2 June 2014

2m home owners improve rather than move

As house prices increase, almost 2m home owners feel they can't afford to move and so have opted to improve their existing home instead. 
2 June 2014

The Garden Centre Group appoints CrowdControlHQ to manage social media

CrowdControlHQ has been appointed by TGCG to control and monitor the use of the group's social media to build on brand identity. 
30 May 2014

Customers are putting more effort into creating their ideal outdoor space, says Dobbies

As sales of outdoor products are on the increase, Dobbies has noticed a trend for customers giving more thought to their outdoor space as they strive to achieve the wow factor. 
30 May 2014

Yes vote in Scottish referendum could halt investment plans for Kingfisher

Boss of Kingfisher, Sir Ian Cheshire, which owns B&Q and Screwfix, has warned that investment in Scotland could be paused if the country gains independence. 
30 May 2014
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