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BHETA launches programme for first quarter of 2020

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has announced its first three month's programme, with retailer networking events in store for members across all market sectors. 
17 December 2019

BMA wants end to uncertainty

The Bathroom Association's (BMA) CEO Tom Reynolds has urged the new government to end uncertainty and bring stability back to the economy as soon as possible following the Conservative's landside victory on 12 December. 
16 December 2019

Screwfix opens in Ireland

Screwfix has officially opened in Ireland with the roll out of its first three stores ahead of Christmas, to support its online business Screwfix.ie. 
16 December 2019

New paint range from Homebase

Homebase has launched its new own brand paint range – Homebase Paint. This launch is the latest innovation from the retailer to make it simpler for customers to get everything they need for their home decorating projects under one roof. 
16 December 2019

HTA welcomes General Election result

The HTA has welcomed the outcome of yesterday's (12 December 2019) General Election result, where the Conservative Party achieved a commanding majority. 
13 December 2019

Challenge 25 material underway for bladed items

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is to provide a suite of officially sanctioned Challenge 25 artwork for suppliers, retailers and delivery companies involved in the legitimate supply of age-restricted bladed items such as kitchen knives and DIY and garden tools. 
13 December 2019

Paul Mason announced for GCA conference

It's the 'Economy, Stupid', as writer and broadcaster Paul Mason will be talking about the economy and the political landscape during his guest speech at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) 2020 annual conference in January 2020. 
12 December 2019

New consumer guarantees from Worcester Bosch

Worcester Bosch is announcing new guarantees for its range of gas-fired boilers. 
12 December 2019

Success for Scruffs at 'On the Tools' awards

Scruffs has scooped two awards at the 2019 On The Tools Awards for Workwear and Boot brand of the Year, as voted for by UK tradespeople. 
12 December 2019

BMJ Industry Awards: nominations are now open

The BMJ Industry Awards website is now open to take nominations for the 2020 Awards. 
11 December 2019

Homebase contract now live for Wincanton

Wincanton has launched its fully managed customer order delivery service for Homebase, one of the UK's largest home improvement and garden retailers.

 

11 December 2019

One in seven renters expect landlords to settle arguments over bill payments

One in seven British renters expect their landlords to resolve arguments over bill payments, new research has revealed.The study, conducted by broadband and utilities provider Glide, surveyed 1,000 tenants who are either currently renting a property,... 
11 December 2019

Positive trading update from Dunelm Group

Dunelm Group has confirmed that gross margins have been stronger than expected as a result of sourcing gains and better sell through. Operational costs remain well controlled and in line with expectations. 
10 December 2019

Best in class for Travis Perkins

Travis Perkins has been awarded top honours at the UK IT Industry Awards 2019 in the ‘Best Use of Cloud Services’ category. 
10 December 2019

Travis Perkins/Wickes demerger progressing well

At the Group’s interim 2019 results presentation in July 2019 the Travis Perkins Management team announced the intention to demerge the Wickes business. The process is progressing well, and is on track to be completed in the second quarter of 2020, according to latest updates by the company. 
10 December 2019

Maped Helix joins BHETA

Maped Helix is the latest company to join The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA), in readiness for the debut of the Maped Picnik concept – a range of lunch boxes, water bottles and lunch bags. 
9 December 2019

HMG Paints win Corporate Social Responsibility Award

HMG Paints has won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the 10th annual British Coatings Federation Awards evening 
9 December 2019

Bradford Garden Centre donates ‘wish tree' to specialist school

A Bradford Garden Centre has donated a Christmas tree to a Leeds school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. 
9 December 2019

Trustmark and trading standards scheme offers additional level of consumer protection and trade accreditation

Following on from the recent inclusion in the ECO3 regulations, TrustMark, the only Government Endorsed Quality Scheme, is offering an additional level of consumer protection and trade accreditation to both householders and tradespeople looking to ... 
6 December 2019

Get ready for the biggest Jewson Live yet

Jewson Live – the UK’s event for builders – is returning to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham for the fifth year this December. 
6 December 2019
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