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John Lewis heads down under with six Aussie stores

John Lewis is going to open six concessions in Australian department store Myer with the first expected to open before Christmas, according to reports. 
15 July 2016

Greenfingers completes landmark 50th garden

Greenfingers has completed its 50th hospice garden project this month as the charity finishes work on two tranquil garden spaces at the Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice in Sheffield. 
14 July 2016

B&M sees 20% sales growth but UK LfL flat for Q1

The thirteen weeks from March 27 to June 25 saw B&M's total group revenue up by 21.5% to £554.8m. 
14 July 2016

Steinhoff snaps up Poundland for £597m

Poundland has accepted a 220p-a-share bid from South African retailer Steinhoff after reportedly rejecting an undisclosed cash offer from the company last month. 
14 July 2016

DIY Week is joining forces with Spring Fair

Spring Fair is launching an all new DIY sector for 2017, and is joining forces with DIY Week to host the prestigious DIY Week Awards. 
13 July 2016

Wickes employee weighs in on wage debate

In response to DIY Week's recent reportings of dissatisfied employees at B&Q and Homebase, Wickes has now been put under the spotlight by one of its workers. 
13 July 2016

Homebase red-faced as sale orders aren't fulfilled

A number of Homebase customers have been left disappointed after taking advantage of dramatic price drops among some of Homebase's soft furnishings. 
12 July 2016

Grafton Group reveals revenue up 13.3%

Revenue for the Grafton Group, owner of Irish DIY retailer Woodies, was up 13.3% to £1.23bn during the six months to June 30. 
12 July 2016

New Romney garden centre burgled and set ablaze

Police in Kent are investigating after a garden centre on Cockreed Lane, New Romney, was burgled and set on fire in the early hours of Saturday morning. 
11 July 2016

Brexit delivers worst June in a decade for retailers

The recent Brexit outcome had an immediate and devastating effect on the high street, according to a recent report by the BDO.
 
8 July 2016

BRC EU Statement: Clarity is key

The British Retail Consortium has released the following statement in response to the recent Brexit vote: 
7 July 2016

Vintage light bulbs, bee keeping and home smokers top Amazon best sellers

Old-fashioned light bulbs have proven the third best seller of 2016 so far for online retail giant Amazon, with other emerging trends including home smokers and bee keeping paraphernalia. 
7 July 2016

Like-for-likes at Topps Tiles up by 6.2%

Topps Tiles has announced the financial results for its third quarter - the 13 weeks to July 2 - with like-for-likes up 6.2%. 
6 July 2016

Squires strikes gold at Hampton Court

Squire's Garden Centres is celebrating after winning a gold medal for its Show Garden at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. 
6 July 2016

BBQ and furniture retailing awarded at Solex

This year's Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition opened at the NEC yesterday, with a record-breaking number of first day visitors. 
6 July 2016

DIY shop's tools recycling scheme gets stellar response

Broad Street DIY in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, held a special recycle week from June 13 to 19, where members of the public were encouraged to take their old or unwanted DIY tools in an initiative to help disadvantaged people in the local community. 
5 July 2016

Exclusively Housewares: industry review

With its highest number of exhibitor stand rebookings already in place by the time the Exclusively Shows closed last month, organisers Brooke House Exhibitions (BHE), were delighted with this year's positive exhibitor response. 
5 July 2016

Broad St DIY draws in the ladies

Local ladies of Bromsgrove seized the opportunity to brush up on essential DIY skills last week when Broad Street DIY hosted its third DIY Ladies Night. 
4 July 2016

BHS international stores and website bought

Duff & Phelps, the BHS administrators, have sold 70 overseas BHS stores and its online business to Qatari buyer Al Mana Group. 
1 July 2016

Bunnings and Kingfisher give BHETA members a snapshot of the future

Members of BHETA were recently treated to a vision of the future of the biggest DIY multiples in the country, with the association's latest forum featuring exclusive presentations from Bunnings and Kingfisher. 
1 July 2016
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