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Extensions boost for DIY retailers
Revised planning permission requirements could create buzz of activity around home improvements as property owners opt to create more space in their existing homes.
12 September 2008
Longmead's failure to plug losses sees administrators called in
Bathroom accessories supplier appoints Pricewaterhouse Coopers to sell group as a going concern.
12 September 2008
Dunelm reports full-year profits rise
Home furnishings retailer sees pre-tax profits grow 19.8% and strengthens market share; upbeat on future prospects despite dip in like-for-like sales for last 10 weeks.
11 September 2008
Home Retail's sales fall
Argos and Homebase suffer at hands of consumer slowdown; group still expects to meet half-year profit expectations.
11 September 2008
Update: Austin White
Following news that the distribution company has entered administration this week, managing director Geoff Hounslea comments on the situation.
11 September 2008
Exhibitors praise quality of visitors to spoga+gafa 2008
The cathedral city of Cologne, which plays host to the international garden show, once again received praise from exhibitors at spoga+gafa 2008.
11 September 2008
Conference returns for 2009
Following its incredibly successful launch last year, the Housewares Conference will return in Spring 2009.
10 September 2008
Advertising watchdog calls on B&Q to remove misleading ad
B&Q told press ad claiming a spotlight was cheaper than one from John Lewis must not appear again in its current form.
10 September 2008
Austin White enters administration
Begbies Traynor appointed to handle case of national housewares and DIY distributor.
10 September 2008
Jane Lawler leaves Bayer Garden
Head of marketing signs up for same role at the UK garden and leisure company, Gardman.
9 September 2008
Glee Awards – retail awards shortlist announced
Having beaten off stiff competition from dozens of entries to the Glee Awards, the shortlisted entries for the retail categories have been announced.
9 September 2008
GCA calls for wow factor at Ruxley Rose
When the Garden Centre Association opens the Ruxley Rose competition later this month, it will stress entries embrace creativity and consider a changing marketplace.
8 September 2008
B&Q staff fear job losses
Design consultants tell Daily Record they are being 'forced' to sign contracts.
8 September 2008
Jo-El: product safety recall notice
Carbon monoxide detector, Article No: 822611
8 September 2008
Early indications of a low-spending Christmas
Survey finds consumers plan to spend less on decorations and presents, but more on food and drink
8 September 2008
Forest Garden restructures with £2.5m investment
Bank funds development of manufacturing buildings and storage facilities at Hartlebury headquarters. Eardisley site to close this year.
5 September 2008
Interest rates: 'No surprise' says BHF Group
Right decision for now, but we expect the 'inevitable decline' soon, says Alan Hawkins.
5 September 2008
Asda Living - the rollout continues
Five stores this year across the UK
5 September 2008
Spread Garden Supplies ceases trading
Specialist supplier of gardening and leisure products winds down its two depots in St Helens and Beckford.
4 September 2008
NWF garden centre sale close to completion
The sale of the group's garden centre operation could go through imminently.
4 September 2008
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