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Connect @ Autumn Fair aims to transform the future of trade shows

Autumn Fair, the UK’s leading and most trusted marketplace for wholesale home, gift, and fashion taking place from the 3rd – 6th September 2023, sees the launch of Connect @ Autumn Fair. Endorsed by leading UK retailers such as John Lewis, WHSmith ... 
20 February 2023

DIY export reports available from BHETA

DIY and home improvement suppliers who are involved in export or keen to start international trading can now obtain ideal and up to date information from BHETA in the form of two new reports from Research International. Perfect for formulating ... 
15 February 2023

Toolstation to host supplier trade show in celebration of 20 years

Toolstation, one of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, will be hosting a trade show between the 15th and 28th February in celebration of its 20 years in business. Customers will have the chance to meet ... 
14 February 2023

Screwfix drives forward apprenticeship agenda by championing apprentices across its business

Screwfix is driving forward with its successful apprenticeship agenda as the UK celebrates National Apprenticeship Week. Whether it’s customers or colleagues, people are at the heart of Screwfix’s culture, and the omnichannel retailer champions ... 
10 February 2023

Zest to support Dementia UK as its 2023 charity

Timber garden furniture, grow your own and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest, part of the P&A Group, is to raise money for Dementia UK, the dementia specialist nurse charity, after a vote by employees to nominate it as the company’s ... 
6 February 2023

BREAKING NEWS: DK Tools Limited has slashed prices on over 1,000 Amtech products across all its tool categories

Amtech trade customers will now save up to 50% on selected lines as the company revisits its pricing structure for the first time in over a year. DK Tools last reviewed pricing across the entire Amtech catalogue back in September 2021 when freight ... 
1 February 2023

Spring Fair reveals inspiring Retail Stage line-up with 40 speakers confirmed

Spring Fair, the UK’s leading marketplace for wholesale Home, Gift and Fashion which returns to the NEC Birmingham NEC from 5th – 8th February 2023, has announced its Inspiring Retail Stage line-up. Featuring leading industry professionals and ... 
27 January 2023

Sustainability innovator helps founder bag Dragons’ Den investment

A gardening startup that uses the latest in compostable packaging innovation has become the latest winner in this season’s Dragons’ Den.The key component of Grow Sow Simple’s judge-wooing seed kits, which won an £80,000 investment from Dragon, Sara ... 
25 January 2023

GCA members vote Wyevale Nurseries as Associate Member of the Year

Wyevale Nurseries has been voted as Associate Member of the Year for 2022 by members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) it was revealed at the organisation’s annual conference on Tuesday, January 24.The award recognises companies or individuals ... 
25 January 2023

Mr Plant Geek joins Glee as the exhibition’s first-ever ambassador

In an exciting move, Michael Perry – better known as Mr Plant Geek – will be joining Glee 2023 (27– 29 June, NEC Birmingham) as the exhibition’s first ever ‘ambassador’.In his new role, Michael Perry will bring his extensive knowledge and passion ... 
24 January 2023

IBMG celebrates first year in tool hire

The Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG) entered the tool hire market for the first time 12 months ago. One year on, the venture has a number of in-branch tool hire services across the South East providing anything that is required - no ... 
23 January 2023

MKM building supplies launches world first CX website, boosting traffic by 16% in just four weeks 

MKM, the leading UK independent building supplies merchant with over 100 branches across the UK, enlisted the expertise of Brave Bison Commerce to overhaul their existing website and bring it into the new digital era, with a focus on improving ... 
23 January 2023

BHETA launches free international trade advice service

BHETA has launched a free helpline and business support service for members covering any question related to international trade. This includes:excisecustoms computer systemsDEFRA requirementsUK/EU VATfinance and payment methodsdangerous goodsUSA ... 
20 January 2023

TOG unveils landmark mass-timber office building in central London

Design-led workspace specialist TOG has come together with dedicated timber specialists Waugh Thistleton Architects to explore a new approach to workplace design. In The Black & White Building, they have explored an ‘architecture of sufficiency’–... 
18 January 2023

Primeur’s 2023 Pledge

As 2023 stretches ahead of us, Primeur – the award-winning supplier behind the Tierra Verde planters, Eco-Way stepping-stones, EZ Border borders and edging, and EZ Tile flooring ranges – is laying out its stall for the year ahead with its dedicated ‘... 
16 January 2023

Kerstin Kamasa 1932 – 2023

It is with great regret and sympathy we announce the passing of Kerstin Kamasa, a woman who was an Iconic and Inspirational woman who for many years made significant in-roads into the Tool and DIY Industry with her own brand Kamasa Tools, and helped ... 
11 January 2023

Wickes opens new store in Bolton

Home Improvement retailer Wickes has opened a new store as part of the business’ ongoing investment into its store estate. The Lancashire store located in Trinity Street has been designed in line with the Wickes distinctive service model. There are ... 
10 January 2023

Covers acquires Wingham Timber

Covers Timber and Builders Merchant has announced the acquisition of Wingham Timber and Mouldings, based near Canterbury in Kent. Wingham Timber is an independent timber merchant supplying construction grade timber, sheet materials, internal ... 
10 January 2023

Retailer shares secrets of success as it is crowned UK’s favourite local business

Isle of Wight home, DIY and garden retailer W. Hurst & Son has taken the top spot in a nationwide search to find the UK’s favourite local business, and it has put its success down to one thing. A commitment to traditional values has seen a ... 
5 January 2023

Footfall drops by -27.7% post-Christmas, but retailers benefit from rises in footfall each day from Boxing Day to 29th December

According to retail experts Springboard, footfall across UK retail destinations last week was -27.7% lower than in the week leading up to Christmas Day, and just +7.2% higher than in the same week in 2021. The relatively modest uplift from last year ... 
3 January 2023
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