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IHA Centenary Congress

London welcomes an international audience for prestigious event. 
29 September 2009

Wolseley considers further cutbacks following annual loss

Plumb and Build Center parent company won't rule out further job losses as it reveals £766m drop in pre-tax profit for the year to July 31. 
28 September 2009

Silverline Tools' drag racing event a success

Annual power tool drag racing fun day attracts big names, including Toolstation and Makita, as well as Channel 5's The Gadget Show. 
28 September 2009

Top DIY companies sign up to new WRAP initiative

Six of the most prominent UK DIY retailers and brands sign agreement to reduce packaging and waste to landfill. 
25 September 2009

FPB reduces headache of employment law

New employment guide designed to help small businesses comply with employment laws, as companies are forced to make redundancies in tough times. 
25 September 2009

Mica members join Home Hardware Scotland

Three former Mica members join the dealer-owned wholesaler, boosting its number of shops in Scotland and the north of England to 50. 
24 September 2009

New government helpline to support workers

Business minister launches support line to allow vulnerable workers to seek advice and report abuse of workplace rights. 
24 September 2009

Sterling buys Spectra

Sterling Locks has acquired the Spectra Door Closer and Door Stops range for an undisclosed sum. 
23 September 2009

Topps remains profitable despite sales slide

Topps Tiles issued a pre-close statement this morning, for the 52 weeks to September 26, ahead of its preliminary results, which will not be released until November 24. 
23 September 2009

Bayer appoints sales agency

Denholm Agency replaces garden care company’s reps to handle business in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Northern England. 
23 September 2009

B&Q embarks on biggest ever price campaign as ceo says, "DIY is cool again".

B&Q has announced this morning that it is launching its biggest ever autumn price campaign including the launch of its first ever Autumn Privilege Card. 
23 September 2009

Aldi model contributed to Omega Wolf administration

In its report to creditors issued earlier this month, KPMG, appointed administrators to Omega Wolf in July this year, outlined the reasons behind the decision to place the company in administration. 
23 September 2009

Glee axes Sunday opening

Garden and outdoor leisure exhibition confirms dates for 2010, revealing its plans for Monday to Wednesday trading. 
23 September 2009

Business as usual after fire at Ruxley

Garden centre hires temporary warehouse building to help resume trading as quickly as possible following fire at the site. 
22 September 2009

Glee winners announced

Birmingham-based garden and outdoor leisure show names the 2009 winners of its annual New Products competition. 
22 September 2009

Home Hardware set for Christmas

Dealer-owned buying group distributes record number of its Christmas brochures – 20% up on last year. 
22 September 2009

BHETA confirms Birmingham move

In a letter to members on Friday, BHETA president Andrew Weiss confirmed that the association would make the move to Birmingham "as soon as practically possible". 
21 September 2009

Sales down at John Lewis but ambitious plans to continue

Chairman Charlie Mayfield says economic environment turned out better than expected and the Partnership will "maintain momentum" in its growth plans. 
18 September 2009

Ken Dodd opens new Stax depot

Comedy legend entertains and officially opens new Manchester depot - 28 years after opening the old Manchester branch. 
18 September 2009

Wyevale name change causes confusion

It seems the recent decision to drop the Wyevale name in favour of more localised brands under the Garden Centre Group umbrella is causing some confusion at local level. 
18 September 2009
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