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Kelkay app improves service to retailers

Garden landscape supplier Kelkay has launched a new app designed to enhance its service to retailers. 
24 March 2015

Robomow secures new partnership with Maplin

Robotic lawnmower company Robomow has announced a new partnership with the UK electricals retailer that will see its products stocked online and in store. 
24 March 2015

Mr Bricolage raises doubts about Kingfisher takeover

Kingfisher's proposed acquisition of Mr Bricolage was thrown into doubt today after it emerged that board members and major shareholders of the French DIY chain have misgivings about the deal. 
24 March 2015

PetQuip Awards 2015 goes to Telford with PATS show

The PetQuip association is staging its PetQuip Awards again this year, in association with this September's PATS show at its new venue in Telford. 
24 March 2015

Topps partners with Macmillan Cancer Support

Topps Tiles has forged a new charity partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, pledging five years of fundraising for the national cancer charity. 
23 March 2015

George Osborne visits Travis Perkins distribution centre

Travis Perkins celebrated the rollout of its new Range Centres with a visit to the Tilbury, Essex site from Chancellor George Osborne. 
23 March 2015

Next plans continued rollout of Home stores

Next says it is looking to open at least eight more of its successful Home and Fashion stores over the next few years. 
23 March 2015

£3m handout for former Kingfisher chief Sir Ian Cheshire

Sir Ian Cheshire is expected to receive payments of over £3m from B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher, of which he was until January this year chief executive. 
23 March 2015

Topps' TV campaign appeals to consumers' emotions

This weekend saw the launch of a new TV advertising campaign from Topps Tiles, which is adopting a more brand-led approach to its marketing. 
23 March 2015

Threesixty Innovation relocates to larger premises

Home and hardware products manufacturer Threesixty Innovation successfully relocated the business this month, moving from Nottinghamshire to Derbyshire and upsizing from 14,000sq ft premises to nearly 70,000sq ft. 
23 March 2015

Garden centre prepares to open £650,000 extension

A North Yorkshire garden centre is looking forward to a boost in business as it prepares to open a new extension. 
23 March 2015

Award-winning Sugru bags listing in Wyevale

The mouldable glue, which was named DIY Week's DIY Product of the Year last month, will be stocked in Wyevale garden centres across the UK from May. 
20 March 2015

Homebase names new managing director

Homebase parent Home Retail Group has announced the appointment of Tesco's Echo Lu as managing director for Homebase, replacing Paul Loft. 
19 March 2015

Brintex will partner again on Screwfix Live

Screwfix's third Screwfix Live trade and DIY show will once again be run in partnership with Totally Shows organiser Brintex. 
18 March 2015

Nursery donates plants and compost to help Beavers

Twenty Beaver Scouts from Hereford are well on the way to achieving their Global Challenge Badge thanks to a donation from a plant nursery in the city. 
18 March 2015

Seeds and bulbs lead gardening's march into spring

Seeds and bulbs were February's garden heroes, with sales in Garden Centre Association (GCA) outlets up 14% on the previous February. 
17 March 2015

GIMA reveals Day Conference speaker line-up

The headline speakers at next month's Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA) Day Conference include Julian Winfield and Conna Powles - Haskins Garden Centres ceo and buying director respectively, and Blue Diamond Group ceo Alan Roper. 
17 March 2015

Mica looks forward to a profitable Exchange

The Mica Exchange will be celebrating its fifth year this weekend, when the Royal York Hotel in York will host Mica's conference. 
16 March 2015

Homebase ends the year up 2.3%, as Productivity Plan continues

Home Retail Group announces full-year results, with Homebase up 2.3% on a like-for-like basis, as store closure programme continues and Argos reporting flat sales at 0.6%, whilst seeing growth online and enhancing its store portfolio. 
12 March 2015

Sabichi partners with Vicrila

Leading homeware company Sabichi has announced a new collaboration with Spanish glass manufacturer Vicrila. 
12 March 2015
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