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Christmas trading during a global pandemic

British garden sculpture business, Andrew Kay Sculpture, share their thoughts about Christmas trading this year...Stags are Andrew Kay’s most popular designs commissioned for Christmas1. Have you now entered the Christmas period in terms of orders ... 
12 October 2020

KBSA announces ground-breaking support package for independent retailers

The KBSA and corporate member Quooker have launched a unique £250,000 support package for kitchen retailers, designed to encourage people back to the high street and into independent showrooms across the country.Quooker are supporting the KBSA by ... 
9 October 2020

Bradford Garden Centre applies for planning permission for a second site

A Bradford Garden Centre has applied for planning permission for a second site in West Yorkshire. Directors at Tong Garden Centre have applied to Leeds City Council for the erection of a garden centre at the Acanthus Golf Centre, Tingley.Charlie ... 
9 October 2020

Local Derby business acquires intellectual property of Internet Gardener

ARB & Grounds, a garden machinery business in Derby has recently acquired the intellectual property of The Internet Gardener Ltd meaning they now own the website www.internet gardener.co.uk. The site had been running since 2006 by a family owned ... 
8 October 2020

Greener homes, jobs and cheaper bills on the way as government launches biggest upgrade of nation’s buildings in a generation

Homes, schools and hospitals across England are set to be greener and cheaper to run thanks to a £3 billion plan to upgrade the nation’s buildings – the biggest in a generation. From 1 October, homeowners can sign up for big savings on upgrades to ... 
8 October 2020

Decorators talk about life on new Dulux Academy Podcast

There is a glossy new arrival to the world of podcasting as the Dulux Academy takes to the airwaves for the very first time. The Dulux Academy Podcast: Life as a decorator features the voices of the nation’s professional painters and decorators, ... 
7 October 2020

Tong Garden Centre shortlisted in Yorkshire business excellence awards

Directors and staff at a Bradford Garden Centre are celebrating after being announced as a finalist in the 15th annual Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business awards.Tong Garden Centre has been shortlisted in the Outstanding Employer category that ... 
7 October 2020

Norton Clipper provides the knowhow with new Diamond Blade campaign

Norton Clipper has launched its new multi-channel colour coded campaign to ensure trade professionals are getting the most out of their diamond blades.The new campaign aims to take the stress out of the selection process. Featuring online as well as ... 
6 October 2020

Dulux Decorator Centre expands filler range with innovative new products 

Dulux Decorator Centre has introduced a new wider range of fillers that promise to create the perfect finish every time. The specialist paint retailer is proud to be the first to stock the brand new Toupret Joint, Skim & Fill range in the UK. ... 
6 October 2020

Draper Tools reveals Britain’s most feared DIY jobs

Two thirds of adults have a DIY job they're too scared to do - with wall-mounting a TV, putting up a shelf and replacing a tap among the most fear inducing tasks. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK consumers found the average person has four DIY jobs ... 
5 October 2020

The Branded Tile Company offers unique UK designer tiles

The Branded Tile Company launched receently, a little delayed due to the current circumstances, but with a great team and product pipeline.The UK tiling market has some great products and retailers, it also has a growing number of customers that ... 
5 October 2020

New dates for PATS Sandown 2021 announced

Organisers of PATS Sandown have announced the show will be moving to a new date in 2021. The two-day pet industry exhibition will now be held on Tuesday, May 11th, and Wednesday, May 12th, again at Sandown Park, Surrey. The decision to move from the ... 
2 October 2020

Revealed: The hardest and easiest places to get planning permission

As working from home becomes the new ‘normal’ and the country adapts to new ways of living, working and socialising, many of us are now looking to renovate our homes to gain some all-important extra space. Large home improvements like extensions and ... 
2 October 2020

Hansa joins forces with Lawn Care Legends to give away £2,600 chipper

Lawn care professionals, landscapers and gardeners can be in with the chance of winning a top of the range Hansa chipper, worth £2,600, as part of a giveaway with Lawn Care Legends.Hansa has donated one of its C7 chippers to the annual Lawn Care ... 
1 October 2020

The costs, risks, and rise in requests for stove installations as winter approaches

With winter fast approaching, stove retailer Glowing Embers has researched the rise in requests for stove installations in the home, including the expected costs involved, the potential dangers of DIY installation, and other considerations to be ... 
30 September 2020

Homebase launches new home range for Autumn/Winter 2020

Homebase, one of the UK's leading home and garden retailers, has launched its AW20 home range in store and online. Three existing collections – Homeland Flora, Deco Luxe and Pioneer – have been reinvented in this trend-driven range from Homebase. ... 
30 September 2020

Supporter shout-out: Greenfingers thanks Evergreen Garden Care for its ongoing support

The Greenfingers Charity welcomes support from all corners of the garden retail sector, with many retailers and suppliers pulling together to help raise much needed funds. One such supplier is Evergreen Garden Care, which has once again dug deep to ... 
29 September 2020

Dulux Academy enhances range of colour training with new online ColourFutures workshop 

Dulux Academy has expanded the opportunities for decorators to upskill - by introducing a new Dulux Academy Live colour workshop dedicated to the 2021 ColourFutures palettes. The workshop builds on Dulux Academy’s commitment to provide the trade ... 
29 September 2020

The bathroom products market remains resilient during Covid-19 Pandemic

The latest Bathroom market report from AMA Research highlights the impact of Covid-19 on the industry and how the future of these companies will be driven not just by the transferrable utilities of their products and services but by how they are ... 
28 September 2020

Toolstation store arrives in Chepstow

Toolstation, one of the UK’s fastest growing and largest suppliers of tools and more is pleased to announce the opening of its Chepstow store on Monday 21st September, bringing the Toolstation experience to local trade and DIY customers. Monday also ... 
25 September 2020
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