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New MKM Peterhead Branch A Big Hit With Customers

MKM Building Supplies’ new Peterhead branch was music to the ears of the trade and general public earlier this week, when the merchant officially opened the doors of its new flagship branch in North East Scotland.Customers that attended the launch ... 
12 October 2021

Official opening of Tile Mountain's Liverpool showroom by DIY expert Craig Phillips

Tile Mountain, the UK's fastest growing tile retailer is officially opening its Liverpool store on Saturday 25th September. Located in Unit 211, Edge Lane Drive, the new showroom spans 12,000 sq ft across two levels and showcases over one thousand ... 
11 October 2021

Kingfisher releases half year results for the six months ended 31 July 2021

Highlights include strong financial performance and improved competitive position in key markets; effective management of product availability, logistics and inflation pressures; rapid progress made with ‘fixing’ issues from previous years; delivery ... 
8 October 2021

The countdown to LANDSCAPE 2021 is on

The UK’s premier landscaping exhibition is less than a month away - have you registered yet? Hall 12 on 3rd & 4th November at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham - make sure it's in your diary! The LANDSCAPE Show provides the first in-... 
7 October 2021

Sniffe & Likkit signs up Anna!

Fast-growing British dog grooming, gifts and treats firm Sniffe & Likkit has announced a partnership with renowned pet behaviour and nutrition expert, Anna Webb. Regularly featured across media such as SKY 1 (for its ‘A Different Breed’ show), ... 
7 October 2021

Job Vacancy - Key Account Executive - Barrettine Products

Within this role the Key Account Executive will be working closely with the Divisional Director to drive Barrettine brand sales and develop and target strategic accounts.The Key Account Executive would work closely with Marketing and Lead R&D to ... 
7 October 2021

Job vacancy - Digital Marketer

We are an ambitious group of private companies with several websites which we are seeking to optimise and grow sales through. One of our sites is a major success story we want to replicate across the group and grow further.Our sites include ... 
6 October 2021

Making an impact: How to create double-sided window graphics

Window graphics are now regarded by many brands as a key part of the marketing mix. These graphics are an inexpensive form of advertising that retailers can easily apply - themselves - to windows in order to capture the attention of passers-by.But ... 
5 October 2021

Home renovation spend rises as homeowners invest in kitchen projects, Houzz survey finds

Home renovation spend has grown 36 percent in the last year to a median £15,000, according to the 2021 Houzz & Home survey of more than 3,000 UK respondents. Higher budget projects (with the top 10 percent of project spend) reached £100,000 or ... 
5 October 2021

Covers reaches finals of trade awards

Covers Timber and Builders Merchants has reached the finals in four categories of the BMJ Industry Awards 2021. Organised by the Builders Merchants Journal, the awards aim to celebrate the UK merchanting industry and highlight the businesses, brands ... 
4 October 2021

Rothley marks growth by moving premises to double warehouse space

Interior accessories manufacturer Rothley has moved to new, bigger premises as a further demonstration of its position as market leader in the hardware sector.Following a period of continued growth, the Rothley team have taken new warehouse and ... 
30 September 2021

HMG Paints announce new decorative distributor Hashtag The Paint Shop

Recently opened painting and decorating merchants, Hashtag The Paint Shop, are supplying trade professionals with HMG Paints decorative coatings. Out of their large shop in Macclesfield, and online at www.hashtagthepaintshop.co.uk, the paint ... 
29 September 2021

What More UK work with MPs to gain a positive amendment to new tax proposals

In the UK it is estimated that five million tonnes of plastic is used every year, nearly half of which is packaging. The UK Government brought in measures to address wastage and benefit the environment, including the complete ban on 1 October 2020 ... 
28 September 2021

Family-run Kent company wins two trade awards

Covers Timber & Builders Merchants has won two awards at the TTJ Awards 2021.Organised by the Timber Trades Journal (TTJ), the annual TTJ Awards is one of the industry’s leading awards events recognising service excellence and product quality ... 
27 September 2021

NBP expands into Midlands with new Hinckley depot

Midlands builders and roofers will soon have 1,000s of products from the biggest brands in building plastics available for next day delivery, as NBP opens the doors to its Hinckley Depot in November.NBP has been delivering low-maintenance building ... 
24 September 2021

Keter continues its sustainability drive with latest community initiative

Keter - one of the world’s leading manufacturers of home and garden products - recently launched its ‘Community Connection’ initiative, reinforcing its commitment to its ongoing sustainability drive.On Friday 17 September, Keter hosted a series of ... 
22 September 2021

Rainy Day Trust CEO Bryan Clover completes his 84-mile non-stop charity hike in under 33 hours

In Bryan's own words... my 84-mile non-stop hike from Bath to Reading is now complete. I managed all 84 miles in 32hrs 42 min and, not to beat about the bush, it hurt, a lot. By the end, it was more of a shuffle than a walk. I was down to about 1.... 
21 September 2021

Sustainable decking brand partners with UK’s largest independent grass supplier

One of the UK’s largest sustainable decking brands, Composite Prime, has secured the UK’s largest independent artifice grass supplier as a retailer of its luxury products. Grass Direct, which was formed in 2012 and stocks the widest range of ... 
17 September 2021

Dulux predicts wave of hope and optimism as it announces its colour of the year

A desire for a fresh start in 2022 will see people opt for lighter colours, according to Dulux as it revealed the Colour of the Year for 2022, Bright Skies, along with four supporting ColourFutures palettes.The launch is supported by a range of ... 
14 September 2021

More exciting brands confirmed for Glee 2021

With less than a month to go until the doors open on the first in-person Glee event in two years, retailers from across the garden retail sector will be busy planning their trip around the show. These retailers will be pleased to learn that this ... 
8 September 2021
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