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Currys firm posts £140.4m loss

Annual results for parent company DSG International reveal substantial loss following write-down of assets and drop in like-for like sales. 
26 June 2009

Wyevale Castleton to become commercial nursery

Castleton site, which is "just down the road" from another Wyevale centre, to convert to nursery to supply other centres in the chain. 
26 June 2009

John Lewis reports ‘best week of first half’

Department store chain says brisk trading and Father’s Day spending lead to its best performance of the first half so far and a long-awaited increase in homeware sales. 
26 June 2009

Woolworths.co.uk ditches DIY

Shop Direct launches Woolworths name as e-tail store, stocking toys, garden furniture, home accessories and pick'n'mix, but no longer sells DIY or domestic appliances. 
25 June 2009

B&Q recalls hammock over safety risk

DIY giant issues recall notice for wooden garden hammock after tests find water damage weakens its timber frame. 
25 June 2009

Mary Queen of shops to makes a success of the high street

Third series of the BBC2 show to focus on independent businesses including DIY stores and garden centres. 
25 June 2009

B&Q launches own-brand kitchen ads

DIY chain invests £1m in first ever ad campaign for Cooke & Lewis kitchen range. 
25 June 2009

Wyevale UK's best

Garden centre group celebrates after being voted 'Best Garden Centre' in an online poll by Gardeners' World Magazine. 
24 June 2009

'Scam' targets Totally DIY exhibitors

'Free' listings in Expo Guide could prove expensive. 
24 June 2009

Home Hardware store to open at former Woolworths site

A Scottish couple plan to open a Home Hardware concept store on the site of an old Woolworths in Dunoon, Argyll. 
24 June 2009

Wyevale says no to name change

Owners of Stratford Garden Centre "disappointed" by Wyevale's refusal to reconsider the renaming of its nearby store to 'Stratford-upon-Avon garden centre'. 
24 June 2009

Focus prepares CVA in bid to secure its future

DIY retailer considers Company Voluntary Arrangement 
23 June 2009

Lanco Teksolve in trouble

Supplier of Coolskin Oven Gloves looks for a buyer, as it becomes the latest victim of the downturn. 
18 June 2009

GIMA Awards a success

Garden industry gathers to hail 'the brightest and the best in the trade' at the annual awards dinner on June 16. 
18 June 2009

BHETA calls EGM over merger unrest

In a letter to members, Association president Andrew Weiss calls for an end to "destructive activity". 
18 June 2009

Plasplugs resurrected by founder

Stuart Turner's new firm Turner Intl Limited (TIL) acquires business and assets of Plasplugs three months after it went into administration. 
17 June 2009

Netto competes for homeware sales

UK discount chain steps up competition with a series of deals on housewares and decorating products. 
16 June 2009

B&Q introduces double-decker lorries

60 of the new vehicles will be added to the DIY giant's delivery fleet in a bid to reduce road miles. 
16 June 2009

Mulcahy joins battle to re-open Woolies stores

Ex-Woolworths boss Sir Geoff Mulcahy has teamed up with a group to work on opening a 200-strong 'Woolworths-style' chain. 
16 June 2009

B&Q to offer DIY classes

DIY giant to help customers beat the credit crunch with instruction in home improvement techniques. 
15 June 2009
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