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Reedy Pro and Greenman Garden Tools celebrate a year of trading under hardware heavyweight Eliza Tinsley

Eliza Tinsley, whose history in manufacturing and selling high-quality fencing and hardware products dates back more than 165 years, acquired horticulture and garden tool businesses Reedy Supplies and Greenman Garden Tools in February 2020. ... 
29 January 2021

Carl Kammerling International launches its exciting Highlight 2021 promotion

Running until 30 April 2021, Carl Kammerling International’s exciting Highlight 2021 promotion offers retailers and consumers fantastic savings on its leading range of C.K Magma tool storage solutions. Working with trade professionals gives C.K ... 
29 January 2021

Screwfix continues to invest in its people as it reaches £2bn in sales

Omnichannel retailer Screwfix has reached a number of landmarks over the past year with a continued focus on its colleagues and customers. As sales reached £2bn in the year to January 2021, Screwfix has opened 30 new stores, taking the total number ... 
28 January 2021

Dulux partners with THG to launch Heritage range at Homebase

Dulux, the UK’s largest paint manufacturer, today announces they will be working in partnership with THG plc, the global technology platform company, and Homebase to manage and develop a bespoke launch site for its new Heritage range, which will be ... 
28 January 2021

Design trends: Lagom vs Hygge – How to update homes in 2021 to integrate the latest Scandinavian trends

Countries around the world have developed a fascination for the Danish concept of Hygge, which has been tagged in nearly 7 million Instagram posts. However, while Hygge still remains hugely popular, a new Scandinavian lifestyle trend is on the rise —... 
28 January 2021

BHETA launches new membership package aimed at electrical appliance suppliers

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has launched a new membership offer aimed at supplier companies offering any kind of home enhancement or home improvement product powered by mains electric or battery. Called BHETA Electrical, ... 
27 January 2021

Cleaning up Brighton's littered beaches

Recycling company, ReWorked (www.reworked.com) have happily begun a collaborative project to help clean up the fishing & angler waste littering Brighton's beach fronts. The Anglers National Line Recycling Scheme (https://www.anglers-nlrs.co.uk/) ... 
26 January 2021

UWLA urges KBB retailers to realise benefits of unified water label

Yvonne Orgill, MD at the The Unified Water Label Association (UWLA) is urging KBB retailers to realise the benefits of promoting bathroom products that carry the Unified Water Label to consumers.Yvonne says, “Research has shown that consumer ... 
26 January 2021

Everbuild lays the foundations for a successful new year

Everbuild, a Sika company and a leading name in the sealant, adhesives and building chemical market, is keeping its customers firmly in focus by continuing to invest heavily in the development of its product range and service offering over the next ... 
25 January 2021

It’s a full house for DJ Turfcare as its Lawn Boost receives RHS endorsement

DJ Turfcare is celebrating as it has been confirmed that its latest lawn innovation – organic-based Lawn Boost - has received endorsement from the leading gardening charity, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). This recent update means that the ... 
22 January 2021

New leisure centre ‘tones up’ with Crown Trade

The refurbishment of a community leisure centre in Wiltshire has been given a paint finish that is more than fit or purpose, thanks to leading paint manufacturer Crown Paints. The creation of the new Calne Community Campus will provide a variety of ... 
22 January 2021

Home improvements to make in 2021

With the 2020 home improvement trend continuing, this article looks at some of the home improvements you can make that will enhance your space. Read on to discover the home improvements we recommend you consider as this year’s project.Upgrade your ... 
22 January 2021

First impressions count: The impact of a front door on a home’s kerb appeal

September 2020 was a month of records for the UK housing market. The stamp duty holiday triggered the highest number of residential property sales ever agreed in a month. When selling or looking to purchase a house, first impressions really do count.... 
21 January 2021

How The Greener Gardening Company is exceeding its own peat-free expectations

Already the UK’s largest peat-free growing media manufacturer, The Greener Gardening Company has confirmed that it is currently exceeding its own expectations, with almost 60% of its product portfolio set to be peat-free in 2021, up from 20% in 2019.... 
20 January 2021

BiKBBI unveil big plans for 2021 with support from Quooker

At a special online event held yesterday, The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) announced Quooker as the latest industry brand to support the organisation, with a specific focus on accelerating plans for work ... 
20 January 2021

Peugeot Frères Industrie and Licensing Matters Global launch worldwide licensing partnership

Licensing Matters Global (LMG), a London-based, leading global licensing agency, has announced a long-term partnership with Paris-based Peugeot Frères Industrie, a Peugeot Family Group subsidiary in charge of the continued expansion of the Peugeot ... 
19 January 2021

Right to regenerate proposals could favour custom builders

Empty garages, council houses and land could be a thing of the past under new proposals launched by the government this week.The proposals would allow individuals or communities to challenge councils to release land and empty buildings for ... 
19 January 2021

Cat launches first rugged smartphone with full antibacterial protection

Bullitt Group, the global licensee for Cat® phones, has announced that the Cat S42 has been enhanced by advanced antimicrobial product protection, making it the first anti-bacterial phone. Every exterior component of the product has been treated ... 
18 January 2021

CT1 and Wickes seal a deal

CT1, sealant and adhesive, has secured a major new agreement with Wickes, which will see the nation’s favourite ‘Snag List Eliminator’ stocked nationwide at its 250+ stores.CT1 is a British made advanced formula sealant, which has quickly become the ... 
18 January 2021

Kingfisher issues Q4 pre-close trading update

Kingfisher plc has released an update on its Q4 trading to date.Q4 trading to 9 JanuaryAs announced on 19 November 2020, Kingfisher’s Q3 20/21 Group LFL(1) sales were up 17.4%, while Q4 20/21 Group LFL sales (to 14 November)(2) were up 12.6%.Since ... 
15 January 2021
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