In an open letter to BHETA members, the Board has urged people to keep sight of the issues ahead of next Thursday's egm and clarified its position in regards to the injunction against Charles Harrison and the emails in question. 

Mica managing director speaks to DIY Week to explain the reasons behind the decision to place the company in administration last week. 

DIY and garden retailer's credit facility to hinge on auditor's report 

Ideal Standard International has announced the purchase of four subsidiaries of Irish firm Qualceram Shires for an undisclosed sum. 

More than 30 suppliers to Mica UK, which entered administration last week, took part in a conference call organised by BHETA DIY director Andy Vaughan yesterday afternoon. 

Swedish hardware retailer Clas Ohlson has announced a 13% sales rise in June. However, sales in Finland and the UK rose 40% from SEK 30m to SEK 42m thanks to new store openings. 

Security specialist Sterling has confirmed its continued support of Britain's Best Retailer Awards by sponsoring the Britain's Best Security Retailer category. 

Caldwells is the latest British brand to fall victim to the recession with the news that the tool manufacturer entered administration last Wednesday. 

Investors encouraged to buy Kingfisher stock 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has organised a telephone conference for both members and non members affected by Mica going into administration, to obtain some practical advice and, hopefully, an update from Mica's administrator. 

Export federation to represent members at trade shows in the USA, Spain and Italy. 

New reality programme to get the public back to basics with traditional and contemporary crafts. 

Ex-BHETA housewares director takes up key new role 

Survey reveals customers' dream bathroom features, including underfloor heating, walk-in shower and even a bar with topless waitresses. 

Hardware buying and marketing group Mica entered administration last night citing the pressure of the recession. Stax Trade Centres will take over the wholesaling responsibility. 

The debate on our sister site HousewaresLive.net regarding the proposed merger between BHETA and the BJGF continues to rage following news that the association has been granted a restraining injunction against member Charles Harrison to stop him from publishing confidential BHETA material that has come into his possession. 

Police appeal for witness to burglary at St John's Garden Centre in Barnstaple. 

Swedish retailer counts the cost of property slump 

Synovate Retail Traffic Index (RTI) figures reveal UK shopper numbers fell marginally against last year, with June one of the best months of the year so far. 

Despite the recessionary gloom and a tube strike, last month's Exclusively Housewares delivered another good year for visitors and exhibitors alike, according to organiser Brooke House Exhibitions.