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TIMCO Launches 150 New Hand Tools in Extensive New Product Range

TIMCO, a leading supplier of essential construction products, has launched a comprehensive and extensive new range of hand tools, consisting of 150 premium quality items providing the performance that trade professionals rely on every day. The ... 
21 April 2022

Homebase and Hearst UK expand partnership with two exclusive paint ranges

Homebase is offering customers even more choice when it comes to decorating projects with the launch of two exclusive paint ranges. The new Country Living and House Beautiful ranges are part of the home and garden expert’s three-year partnership ... 
21 April 2022

ManoMano UK Celebrates Six Years Of Successful Operations With The Launch Of ManoManoPro UK

ManoMano UK, the European leading online marketplace for DIY, home improvement & gardening, celebrates six successful years with the launch of ManoManoPro UK. Specially designed by, and for, trade professionals, this ‘one-of-a-kind’ dedicated ... 
20 April 2022

Hodgson Sealants Group Acquires Britchem

Hodgson Sealants Group Ltd, the parent company of Hodgson Sealants Ltd based in Beverley, East Yorkshire, has acquired the entire share capital of independent private label sealant manufacturer Britchem Ltd from the previous owners Roy Barton and ... 
19 April 2022

Exclusively brand showcase feature even bigger this year

At this year’s Exclusively Show (The Business Design Centre, Islington 14th and 15th June) the popular brand showcase which annually welcomes some two hundred journalists, bloggers and influencers to a curated edition of the show as whole will be ... 
15 April 2022

ToughBuilt commended at 2022 BSIF Safety Awards

ToughBuilt's commitment to ensuring safer workplaces has been independently recognised by the UK's leading trade body for the safety industry, the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF). The manufacturer of premium quality, intelligently designed ... 
15 April 2022

Sheffield builders and DIY merchant expands, rebrands and refurbs

MKM’s Sheffield South branch has rebranded as MKM Sheffield Parkway. The facility, which has been trading since 2007 is located just off the well-known A57 parkway route in and out of the city’s east side, has also undergone a modern renovation and ... 
15 April 2022

UK Flooring Direct makes Easter donation

A Leicestershire homeless charity has received an Easter-themed donation from a major UK retailer headquartered in the county.UK Flooring Direct has donated 50 chocolate easter eggs to Hinckley Homeless Group, an organisation which provides ... 
15 April 2022

Ronseal launches Ultimate Fence Life Concentrate in all major stockists

Leading woodcare brand, Ronseal, is pleased to announce the launch of Ultimate Fence Life Concentrate, its most ground-breaking fence care product yet.Available in all major stockists from Monday 4th April, Ultimate Fence Life Concentrate marks a ... 
7 April 2022

Homebase partners with RELEX Solutions to boost its supply chain processes

Homebase, the home and garden experts, has selected RELEX, provider of unified retail planning solutions, to automate and optimise its supply chain processes. RELEX will service Homebase stores across the UK and Ireland, three distribution centres ... 
6 April 2022

Rothley presents new ‘green’ products at top trade show

Interior accessories manufacturer Rothley is continuing its ongoing commitment to a sustainable and ethical process of manufacturing and production, promising all new products to be chrome-free and in recyclable packaging. This year, Rothley has ... 
4 April 2022

Lord Hutton appointed Chair of Make UK

Make UK has announced the appointment of Lord Hutton as its next Chair, succeeding Dame Judith Hackitt who has stepped down after six years in the role. Lord Hutton has extensive background in business and industry having served as Secretary of ... 
4 April 2022

Sniffe & Likkit takes aim at gifting market

Sniffe & Likkit, the fast-growing British dog grooming and treats firm, has created two new SKUs to maximise gifting opportunities for retailers across all categories.The new products tap into the fact that, with dogs being treated as an ... 
31 March 2022

SOLEX 2022 space is sold out

We are very pleased to announce that after a two-year covid induced absence SOLEX (The Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition) space has sold out, and there is already an exhibitor waiting list for 2023! This is great news for the exhibition and the ... 
30 March 2022

ToughBuilt design innovation recognised with industry award

Manufacturer of premium quality hand tools and jobsite products, ToughBuilt has been recognised for its commitment to innovative and intelligent product design. The business' Scraper Utility Knife was named as the winner of the TMB (Troy Means ... 
29 March 2022

Toolstation And Young Person’s Community Interest Company, VIY, Help Refurbish Middleton Select Amateur Boxing Club

Toolstation, one of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, has announced its fourth tie-up with the Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) Community Interest Company, helping fund the young volunteers participation in ... 
29 March 2022

Demand For Tradespeople Up By 50% In Just Two Years

Demand has skyrocketed, but tradespeople have also been hit with a series of challenges because of Covid and Brexit, so Rated People explores the true effects of ‘the home improvement boom’ and looks at what’s in store for 2022.62% of UK ... 
28 March 2022

Wickes Group plc - Full Year Results 2021

Wickes Group plc has today released its full year results for the year ended 1 January 2022. Financial Highlights Revenue up 14.0% to £1.53bn (2020: £1.35bn) driven byFurther market share gains in Core, supported by range development, enhanced ... 
25 March 2022

Homebase returns to Coventry with brand-new store

Homebase has returned to Coventry with a new store on the Gallagher Retail Park. The new 30,000 sq. ft store is the one-stop-shop for the products, expertise and inspiration customers need to fix, improve or transform their homes and gardens.The new ... 
25 March 2022

Kimberley Walsh Swaps Microphones for Tools in New Partnership with Wickes

Wickes has announced its first official talent partnership, a two year collaboration with presenter, singer, actress and DIY fan, Kimberley Walsh. With the last couple of years highlighting the volume of women that led and took on home improvements, ... 
24 March 2022
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