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Discount store B&M fined thousands for selling faulty hammer

The faulty claw hammer was found to be on sale at B&M Retail's Yiewsley store and after being told to remove it from sale the retailer was fined £2,500. 
2 July 2014

Screwfix sends no waste to landfill

During the last 12 months Screwfix has sent no waste to landfill, instead recycling 100% of it. 
2 July 2014

Door security is biggest home maintenance problem

Britain's homes have an accumulated 106.4m maintenance problems, ranging from leaky taps and radiators to broken locks and creaky floorboards. 
2 July 2014

Argos distribution workers threaten strike action

Workers at the Argos distribution centre in Bridgwater, Somerset are threatening to go on strike on Friday. 
2 July 2014

£21m for William Sinclair peat bog withdrawal

Losses at growing media supplier William Sinclair widened in the first half, but the company has at last seen a settlement of its compensation claim for ending operations at one of its sites. 
1 July 2014

Homebase to make way for a £38m student flats complex

Plans for Edinburgh's Homebase to be demolished and replaced by new student accommodation by September 2016 have been revealed. 
1 July 2014

Otter takes over Styles Garden Centre and quits Torquay

South-west garden centre chain Otter has taken over Styles Garden Centre in Devon, and at the same time is pulling out of its Torquay site. 
1 July 2014

BBC picks Roman as 'prime example of successful British manufacture'

Shower supplier Roman was recently picked to feature both in television and radio news items about successful British manufacturing. 
1 July 2014

First TV advert campaign for Tile Mountain

To celebrate a successful first year of trading Tile Mountain is launching its first TV advertising campaign. 
1 July 2014

Tesco/Dobbies Scottish joint venture gets the green light

Plans by Dobbies and parent Tesco to create their first new-build supermarket-cum-garden centre in Scotland have been given the go-ahead. 
1 July 2014

Four in five MPs say business rates unfit for purpose

Eighty per cent of MPs believe the current system of business rates is "not fit for purpose and in need of fundamental reform". 
1 July 2014

DIY and gardening sales drop back in May

Following two bumper months of growth, DIY and gardening sales lost momentum in May, according to new figures from GfK. 
30 June 2014

The Range prepares for Eccles opening

The Range has named Friday, September 12 as the date for the opening of yet another superstore, this time in Eccles. 
30 June 2014

Bucks hardware shop calls on MP to sort parking mess

A local MP has stepped in to try to help a Buckinghamshire hardware shop that is losing business because customers cannot park nearby. 
30 June 2014

'We won't change a thing,' say hardware shop's new owners

A hardware shop in Greater Manchester has new owners as of this month following the retirement of the couple who ran it previously. 
30 June 2014

Argos bags two accolades at Internet Retailing Awards

Home Retail Group chain took home Omni-Channel Award and ISIS Award at the event in Mayfair London last night, with organisers describing the retailer as "the grand-daddy of omni channel retail". 
27 June 2014

Discount shops finally see off historic DIY market stall

This Saturday will see the end of an era when a long-established DIY market trader closes his stall for the last time. 
26 June 2014

Gardening season shows signs of returning to normality

The Horticultural Trades Association says the 'average' garden season has returned after unusual weather patterns in recent years disrupted garden retail sales. 
25 June 2014

Global knives backs Marines in cookery contest

I Grunwerg's Global knives brand will be supporting the Royal Marines in a special cookery contest kicking off tomorrow. 
25 June 2014

New website for Harvey Maria

Flooring specialist Harvey Maria has today launched a new website which offers an enhanced experience for interior designers and trade customers. 
25 June 2014
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