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Glee Preview: Green Heart brings plants to the forefront

Glee’s Green Heart has become a must-see part of the annual garden retail exhibition with growers bringing plants to the fore at the NEC (27th -29th June). A leading showcase of both UK and international growers, the Green Heart in 2023 will once ... 
19 June 2023

Perry Open Day 2023: A showcase of innovation, sustainability, and customer relations

A Perry, a fourth-generation family-owned business and the UK's leading supplier of agricultural and architectural ironmongery, threaded bar, and fixings, proudly announces the resounding success of their highly anticipated Perry Open Day 2023. The ... 
16 June 2023

Home Hardware celebrates first Corporate Store in Northern Ireland

McListers, located in the heart of Ballycastle was established in 1909 as an independent General Merchant store and is now run by James McLister, the fourth generation of this family business.Photo (left to right): Pam Moss - Home Hardware, James ... 
15 June 2023

Homeowners Renovate for the Long Run, 2023 UK Houzz & Home Study finds

Homeowners are renovating their homes for the long run, according to the annual UK Houzz & Home Study of more than 2,500 UK respondents. As the leading home renovation and design platform, including the all-in-one software solution for industry ... 
12 June 2023

Wilsons announce attendance at Glee 2023 in exciting new DIY sector

The DIY and hardware distributors Wilsons have announced their attendance at Glee 2023, in the new DIY Zone.The exciting addition of a brand-new DIY sector at Glee 2023 will help garden retailers capitalise on emerging trends, diversify further, and ... 
12 June 2023

LANDSCAPE 2023 Introduces the Discovery Day! - Thursday 28th September 2023 - NEC, Birmingham

Hosted on the second day of LANDSCAPE – The Industry Trade Show, the Discovery Day aims to promote different career paths in the industry and to give those just starting out an insight into the opportunities available and to ask questions to those ... 
12 June 2023

DIY Week Awards 2023 - Winners Announced!

Designed to celebrate excellence and innovation, across the DIY, home improvement and garden sectors, the DIY Week Awards 2023 took place on the 19th May at the Royal Horseguards Hotel, London, allowing the industry’s very best to network and ... 
27 May 2023

Jewson launches electric vehicle charging products, as tradespeople report rise in eco demand

National builders’ merchant Jewson has launched a new product range of electric vehicle charging points online and in-store, as tradespeople report a rise in the number of homeowners requesting eco-friendly home improvements. The new evec electric ... 
25 May 2023

Kingfisher releases Q1 trading update: Resilient performance in core and ‘big-ticket’ categories

Kingfisher plc (‘Company’, ‘Group’ or ‘Kingfisher’) has today provided its Q1 23/24 sales results.Key points:First quarter sales of £3.3bn; total sales +0.8% (reported) and -2.0% (constant currency)LFL -3.3% including a -0.5% calendar impact(1)... 
24 May 2023

Expand your offer with new DIY exhibitors at Glee 2023

Glee gears up for the launch of a DIY sector at the show for the first time ever, with major brands on board and exciting new product categories available for visitors to browse at the 2023 event (27th – 29th June, NEC Birmingham). Enabling garden ... 
24 May 2023

KBB retailers urged to support the unified water label in water saving week

The Unified Water Label Association has urged KBB retailers to support the Unified Water Label and use the tools provided to promote it to customers as the industry celebrates Water Saving Week (15-19 May). Hosted by WaterWise, Water Saving Week ... 
17 May 2023

XPO collaborates with Christy to create an end-to-end omnichannel supply chain solution

XPO, a leading provider of innovative transport and logistics solutions in Europe, has launched a first-time partnership with Christy England, a retail brand synonymous with luxury bed and bath linens since 1850. Manchester-based Christy has awarded ... 
17 May 2023

Don’t break your stride, Screwfix Sprint delivers trade essentials to site in 60 minutes or less

Screwfix, the omnichannel retailer, today launches a national campaign for its 60-minute delivery service, Screwfix Sprint. Sprint is Screwfix’s market-leading service that allows customers to have products delivered to home or site in 60 minutes or ... 
17 May 2023

Fixfast builds enhanced PIM capabilities with Akeneo

Building fastener and component specialist retailer and manufacturer, Fixfast, has improved data accuracy and consistency across its sales channels, partnering with Akeneo, the product experience company and global leader in Product Information ... 
17 May 2023

Toolstation team and their dogs to walk 992 miles throughout May in support of Macmillan

Sixteen colleagues from Toolstation’s Support Centre are walking a total of 992 miles with their furry friends throughout the month of May to help raise money for its charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support.The sixteen participants have a target ... 
16 May 2023

Wholesalers come into their own as the cost of distribution continues to rise

Stax Trade Centres have been supporting independent retailers for over 40 years, and never has the wholesale business been more relevant to the independent sector and manufacturers. With labour and fuel costs at all-time high, many manufacturers are ... 
15 May 2023

Window France wins Creative Retail Awards’ EuroShop 2023 Best Stand Award

The Creative Retail Awards, an annual event that celebrates innovation and excellence in retail, leisure, and hospitality design, has crowned Window France the winner of the Creative Retail Awards EuroShop Best Stand 2023.Over 1,800 EuroShop ... 
15 May 2023

Plank Hardware announces partnership with Ryobi to launch ultimate DIY checklist

Online home decor brand Plank Hardware has teamed up with power tools supplier RYOBI to create the ultimate DIY checklist. The free downloadable DIY Project Planner and Renovation Planner provide a comprehensive guide to planning and executing a DIY ... 
8 May 2023

Cost of living crisis sees DIY boom continue

A softer housing market and rising cost of living is feeding into the ‘improve, don’t move’ mentality and continues to give DIY a lift; particularly when combined with a flood of inspiration and support on social media. From outdoor kitchens to ... 
7 May 2023

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport kickstart 2023 campaign with a podium & healthy points haul

The 2023 BTCC season returned in earnest at Donington Park as Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport and Jake Hill battled challenging weather conditions to collect a podium finish and a healthy haul of points to leave round one of the 2023 Kwik Fit ... 
27 April 2023
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