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Solus md leaves the company to set up new venture

The managing director of Solus Garden & Leisure, Nick Davies, has resigned and left the company. 
2 December 2013

Dragons' Den saw horse cuts swathe through Europe

The inventors of an innovative saw horse say they have enjoyed "a phenomenal few months of trading", despite having their bid for investment by the Dragons' Den entrepreneurs rejected. 
2 December 2013

Blooms Garden Centre reopens to sell Christmas trees

Following the huge fire that gutted the Blooms Garden Centre in Cardiff, the team there reopened to sell real Christmas trees and wreaths. 
2 December 2013

Iain Wylie secures GCA chief exec role

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) today announced that Mr Wylie, who until recently was the interim Chief Executive, has been confirmed in the position 
29 November 2013

Kingfisher drives Screwfix sales up 21% in Q3

A sterling performance by Screwfix helped drive up UK sales and profits at Kingfisher during its third quarter, the group said this morning. 
28 November 2013

New B&Q store opens in Consett, north-east England

A brand-new B&Q store opened in Consett, near Newcastle upon Tyne, on Friday. 
27 November 2013

Plans unveiled for Dobbies and Tesco store in Scotland

Dobbies and parent company Tesco have unveiled plans for their first new-build in Scotland. 
27 November 2013

Wickes turns London roundabout into a building site

Wickes is hoping to catch the eyes of motorists driving in London's Elephant and Castle with an imitation building site it has constructed on the famous roundabout there. 
27 November 2013

Irwin kits out aspiring tradesmen at SkillBuild

Irwin Tools has supported trainee tradesmen in their bid to be named the best of the best by sponsoring a national skills competition. 
27 November 2013

Nursery thieves make off with valuable hydroponics equipment

The owner of a family-run nursery in Cheshire says she is living "a nightmare" after thieves broke in and stole thousands of pounds' worth of growing equipment. 
27 November 2013

All-year-round offer boosts Ikea outdoor furniture 58%

Ikea revealed that outdoor furniture has been its star category this year, as the retailer released its UK results for the year to August 31 2013. 
26 November 2013

Topps' full-year results show market share growing

Topps Tiles said today that the company had "successfully achieved our primary goal of growing profitable market share", as it released its full-year results to September 28 2013. 
26 November 2013

Strong start for garden centre food hall

The new Food Hall at Ruxley Manor Garden Centre has had a successful first month, with customers left surprised at just how much is on offer. 
25 November 2013

Earlex acquired by Wagner-Group

Earlex Ltd is now part of the Wagner-Group, following an acquisition, it announced yesterday (Friday). 
23 November 2013

Peter Burks quits The Garden Centre Group in reshuffle

Peter Burks is one of several senior personnel leaving The Garden Centre Group in a further shake-up of staff. 
23 November 2013

Lifting the lid on loo seat sales

Figures from Homebase have revealed a trend in toilet seat sales in the lead up to Christmas. 
21 November 2013

Poores of Acton sold to Lawsons builder's merchant

The south east hardware independent Poores of Acton has been bought by independent builder's merchant Lawsons. 
21 November 2013

Fire at Blooms Garden Centre in Cardiff

A fire at the Blooms Garden Centre near Cardiff has almost destroyed the site and buildings, forcing it to close. 
21 November 2013

Scottish businesses unconvinced about independence

Based on the current information available, an overwhelming 73% of Scottish small businesses believe Scotland should remain part of the UK, with only 15% intending to vote in favour of independence next year. 
21 November 2013

TradePoint signs partnership deal with Football League

B&Q's trade counter, TradePoint, has become the first ever official trade supplier to The Football League in a new partnership. 
21 November 2013
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