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'No-location' kitchen supplier rapped by ad watchdog

A kitchen supplier has been taken to task by the ad watchdog for failing to say on its website where the company is located. 
13 February 2013

Millbrook GC names charity partner for 2013

The Children and Young Peoples' Service (chYps) has been named as Millbrook Garden Centre's charity of the year. 
13 February 2013

Mica Exchange 2013 a sell-out

The Mica DIY Exchange is back for a third year this spring, and the meeting of the Mica clan has once more proved a sell-out. 
13 February 2013

Kitchen retailers warned of 'deaf customer' scam

Retailers of kitchens and bathrooms are being warned about an internet scam that involves a bogus customer ordering goods with stolen credit cards. 
13 February 2013

14.6% half-year profit lift for Dunelm

Dunelm said today that it grew pre-tax profit by 14.6% to £59.8m, as it released its interim results for the 26 weeks to December 29 2012. 
12 February 2013

New B&Q campaign pushes everyday low prices

B&Q has launched a new drive, backed by television advertising, that aims to underline its positioning as a retailer that offers permanently low prices. 
12 February 2013

Argos and Homebase leave £4.3m legacy for cancer charity

Argos and Homebase will leave a multi-million pound legacy for young people with cancer when it wraps up its partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust this month. 
11 February 2013

Innovation rewarded at Totally shows

Winners of the New Product Awards were unveiled last night, with top new product launches, including LadderLimb, bagging prizes. 
11 February 2013

UPDATE: Final closure for Rapid Hardware

Iconic Liverpool store Rapid Hardware has reached the end of the road - less than a week after administrators were appointed to the business. 
11 February 2013

Totally shows get off to a flying start

The 19th annual Totally DIY and Totally Tools show opened its doors, swapping those of the NEC for the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, yesterday, drawing exhibitors old and new, hundreds of visitors and a wealth of industry support. 
11 February 2013

East meets west at Asia-Pacific Sourcing

The fifth edition of next month's Asia-Pacific Sourcing is set to host over 600 suppliers of a wide range of products for the home and garden from the Far East. 
11 February 2013

Bosch Lawn & Garden takes the market lead

After just a decade and a half in the UK market, Bosch Lawn & Garden has seized leadership within the garden power categories, according to new industry analysis. 
8 February 2013

St Albans garden centre scoops GIMA award

Burston Rose & Garden Centre has been presented with a top award for excellence from the Garden Industry Manufacturers Association. 
8 February 2013

Multi-tools shine within lacklustre power tools market

Consumers bought fewer power tools last year - but when they did, they spent more. 
8 February 2013

UPDATE: Liquidators comment on sale of Godfrey stores

Insolvency specialists McTear Williams & Wood confirm there were dozens of parties interested in buying the DIY businesses but that the deal with director Barry Godfrey preserved the value in the stores and has meant former staff have received payment more quickly. 
8 February 2013

Ban for fire-risk battery charger

The authorities have issued a warning about a battery charger that poses a risk of fire. 
8 February 2013

Reshuffle for Kingfisher's management team

Following news that Kingfisher group chief operating officer Euan Sutherland is to leave the business, Kingfisher has announced that Mr Sutherland's main responsibilities will be assumed by two members of the senior management team. 
8 February 2013

GIMA negotiation skills course open to all

The Garden Industry Manufacturers Association is inviting members and non-members to attend a course this month to learn how to negotiate effectively within their professional role. 
8 February 2013

Countdown begins, as Totally gets set to open doors at new venue

Dedicated DIY trade shows Totally DIY and Totally Tools will mark a new stage in their history as they prepare to open at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry for the first time this Sunday. 
8 February 2013

UPDATE: Administrators suspend trading at Rapid Hardware

Stricken Liverpool department store Rapid Hardware has been delivered another blow, with its administrators unexpectedly closing the store. 
8 February 2013
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