The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is very excited for the launch of its E-learning app this spring – The HUB. 

With Garden Re-Leaf Day on the horizon (13th March 2020) now is the perfect time for garden retailers to think about how they’ll be supporting the annual fundraising event. 

Travis Perkins Group produced a positive performance in 2019 against a challenging market backdrop 

Kingfisher has announced the appointment of Sue Harries as group ecommerce director. 

The International Hardware Fair, which was postponed this year, has a new date. It will be held 21-24 February 2021 in Cologne.

 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is holding its next Credit Forum on 24 March to include its regular update on all current credit and risk management issues in the retail sector. 

Waitrose is starting a national online roll-out programme, adding its Waitrose.com online delivery service to 24 more of its shops across the country. 

Following its Board meeting on 27 February, the company has announced some directorate changes. 

Screwfix are partnering with Google Digital Garage to provide free online and in-person digital skills training to help people grow their business. 

Homebase has provided a positive 2019 report, with a promising growth plan for 2020. 

NearSt has raised £2m in seed funding to drive more footfall into bricks and mortar stores. 

Mirka is joining the new European programme focused on sustainability called SEAM - Sustainable European Abrasive Manufacturers 

After 20 years of operations, the European Federation of DIY Manufacturers (fediyma), will now be known as the Home Improvement Manufacturers Association (HIMA). 

The International Hardware Fair planned in Cologne from 1 March 2020 has been postponed to a new date in February 2021. 

The category with the biggest increase in sales during last year (2019) at garden centres across the country has been announced by the Garden Centre Association 

Homebase has become the first national home improvement and garden retailer to add its complete plant range to the SmartPlant App, giving customers the confidence to choose exactly the right plant for their home and garden. 

A renewed Get Britain Building campaign is urging the government to get behind SME builders and UK manufacturers and distributors of construction products as it ramps up investment in critical infrastructure, public and commercial buildings and housing. 

The Home Depot has reported fourth quarter and fiscal 2019 results. 

Benjamin Moore has announced The Decorating Centre, Wetherby, as its latest authorised stockist. 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is offering members a second one-day ‘Improving Your Sales Success’ course on Tuesday 28 April at Federation House, after the first course at the end of January was oversubscribed.