The Chancellor presents a mixed picture for Britain’s builders, with the glaring omission of a long-term plan to make our homes greener, but welcome extensions to coronavirus recovery support, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response ... 

AkzoNobel has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Industrias Titan S.A.U. (Titan Paints), strengthening its paints business and footprint in Spain to become one of the market references in the region. The transaction includes three ... 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is to hold another of its popular webinars, this time featuring Dave Elliott, Homebase Commercial and Marketing Director. The event takes place on 17th March at 11am and follows on from a ... 

With half of UK homeowners expected to spend over £6,500 on their surroundings this year, what opportunities lie ahead for DIY and home improvement brands? Scala’s latest white paper, Building Retail, explores how DIY retailers have been making the ... 

Leading quality pet, wild bird food and accessories manufacturer, Henry Bell Wild Bird Care (www.henrybell.co.uk), announces it has acquired an exclusive contract with one of the largest garden centre retail groups in the UK and Channel Islands, ... 

After a challenging year, David Austin has slowly started to re-open parts of its business closed due to the impact of Coronavirus. Spring 2020 saw the closure of Garden Centres across the UK and the subsequent closure of David Austin’s wholesale ... 

Attic Self Storage has announced that it will be expanding its footprint by launching a brand new concept facility in London, following the success of its King’s Cross, Bow and Marylebone sites. The new site in Harrow will be a UK first, that will ... 

Home improvement retail giant Wickes, has announced that it has signed a new three year, multi-million Pound contract with CitySprint – one of the UK’s leading same day distribution company.CitySprint started working with Wickes in 2016, supporting ... 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has formed a steering committee of the leading UK plastic manufacturers in the home enhancement and home improvement industry with the objective of ensuring that the industry is represented ... 

New research shows that over the past year, 24% have worked in their kitchen at some point and after spending the majority of time at home, a fifth of homeowners now plan to update their kitchen this year. With this in mind, German kitchen ... 

Dulux is introducing two new premium paints and a curated range of classic colours, supporting professionals to meet more high-end demands from UK homeowners.Dulux Heritage is a new range of professional quality paints that deliver a beautiful ‘... 

The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce’s international trade arm, MY Export Hub, has launched a free Brexit Support Hub, a one-stop shop where businesses can access advice, resources and support as well as access to expert consultants, enabling them ... 

CT1 regarded as The UK’s Number 1 Sealant and adhesive, has lead the way in technology for the building trade for over 18 years! The First to introduce a Hybrid Polymer and the first product to replace several other products in just one tube, has ... 

“Switching to Oakio decking was the best decision we’ve made,” says Sara Palmer, Director for Creative Decks. “After being let down by a previous supplier, we needed a new decking product. We knew that with the right product we could grow the ... 

Homebase is launching an exclusive range of Country Living sheds, summerhouses, and greenhouses at a time when customers are continuing to search for new ways to create extra room in their homes and gardens. This is the newest range to be launched ... 

A leading decorating and DIY specialist is helping to paint a bright future for Macmillan Cancer Support by dedicating the whole of March to fundraising for the charity. Leyland SDM, which has 24 stores in prominent high street locations across ... 

The RSPB is urging people to feed the garden birds that have helped raise the public’s spirits over lockdown to help the birds pull through the cold weather snap. With many parts of the country braced for more snow and icy temperatures this week, ... 

How many of us have adapted our homes over lockdown? MyToolShed has taken a look into how the world being trapped in their home for long periods of time has forced us to view our homes differently.Take a look at eight ways COVID will impact the ... 

Latest data from retail experts Springboard reveals that last week, footfall across UK retail destinations rose by +1.5%, which followed a rise of +6.7% in the week before. Footfall in high streets declined by -1.7%, however, there were rises of +3.... 

Kent-based charity Tree of Hope is urging supporters to get involved in its 40 Days of Hope challenge for Lent. The charity, which helps fundraise for children’s operations, therapies and equipment that are unobtainable via the NHS, has come up with ...