Dulux Academy has launched Dulux Academy Live, a series of free online workshops to continue to support the painting and decorating trade despite the challenges of lockdown. Dulux Academy Live sees the Dulux Academy team of industry experts share ... 

Fiskars has released the results of its annual Happiness and Wellbeing Study, which analyses consumer insight into gardening and its beneficial effect both on physical and mental wellbeing. The results are more poignant than ever due to this current ... 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has launched a campaign to support supplier members on all issues arising from forthcoming legislation on packaging.Its opening move was to lobby Government on an extension to the consultation ... 

In a first step towards getting back to normal following the government’s Covid-19 lockdown, from April 30 Wickes has reopened six of its stores: Pudsey, Cheltenham, Preston, Sevenoaks, Cricklewood and Hailsham are now open to the public.In addition ... 

To support the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) campaign to reopen garden centres, a guidance document has been produced to ensure all garden centres open in a safe manner for staff and customers alike – should the Government formally announce ... 

Next has announced its Trading Statement covering first quarter sales performance for the period 26 January to 25 April 2020. 

Following considerable uptake of its online member support services during the Covid-19 pandemic, BHETA is launching a series of webinars on a range of issues arising from the crisis. 

Travis Perkins has provided an update on the group's position, in light of the Covid-19 crisis. 

Hi-Standardstudios in Hitchin are producing these affordable stickers, which are ideal for offices where social distancing is required. 

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has produced a video info-graphic outlining the key elements of the practical advice provided in their Branch Operating Guidelines during Covid-19 document published last week. 

John Lewis has that it's reopening its textiles factory  ‘Herbert Parkinson’ in Lancashire, to make protective gowns for the NHS. 

Silverline Tools, manufacturers of over 5,000 hand and power tools have launched a hashtag Instagram campaign designed to empower and inspire DIYers who are stuck at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Following the latest information and guidance issued by the UK government, Datateam Business Media has taken the decision to postpone the DIY Week Awards, which was due to take place on Friday, 1 May 2020. 

Thanks to LifestyleGarden and a wealth of generous donors, workers now have a stunning garden space in which to relax and find a moment of calm away from the frontline. 

Consumer interest in garden products is at an all-time high, according to new research from homes and interiors PR specialists jwc 

The latest update from Dunelm

 

According to BHETA, the latest weekly Covid-19 financial update for members, forecast growth in DIY and garden expenditure for 2020 has now dropped to minus 12.1%. 

Wyevale Nurseries’ new cold store facilities have allowed the company to extend its bare root hedging and forestry transplant supply season to assist customers seeking supplies. 

10% of every purchase goes to the NHS as part of its COVID-19 #greenrelief campaign. 

A BHETA-facilitated video conference credit crisis forum aimed at DIY suppliers proved a hit with leading brands in the sector.