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Scotts invests £5.3m in ad campaign

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company has put together a massive TV and in-store promotional plan for 2010 to support two established brands and two new product launches. 
19 February 2010

'Vital' listing for Wilko

Wilkinson has added two more Vital Earth lines to its 2010 offer. 
19 February 2010

Growers get kitted out

Raised beds and planters are an ideal option for those who want to grow their own, but where space is at a premium. 
28 January 2010

Viral gaming success

Launched to support Araldite's Fusion Power adhesive, the Fusion Lab game consisted of a wind tunnel test facility within which players had to use Fusion's adhesive power to adhere a stream of items falling into the tunnel. 
27 January 2010

Filofix it with Forgefix

Forgefix has just launched a new guide known as the FiloFix. 
27 January 2010

Down to Earth range

Down to Earth is the eco-friendly range from LG Harris. The paintbrush and roller handles are manufactured from 65% cornstarch. 
27 January 2010

Fusion Design updated

20-20 Fusion Limited is set to launch the latest version of its Fusion CAD software at Kbb 2010. 
27 January 2010

I know this 'mulch' is true

Gardeners are more environmentally aware, but they also want value for money, particularly in the current climate. 
27 January 2010

Effective pest control? Naturally

Scotts Miracle-Gro has strengthened its home pesticide offer with the launch of a collection of 'natural' and safe products in its Home Defence range. 
26 January 2010

They do it with mirrors

The patented 8 Stage Mirror Cube is a simple and stylish way for consumers to get a designer feel in their homes and for retailers to make some serious sales. 
15 January 2010

New BCT range is out of this world

British Ceramic Tile has recently launched the new Saturn range, an addition to the Urban collection. 
13 January 2010

Dansand distribution deal

Dansand and Bradstone have joined forces to distribute Tommy Walsh's Choice Dansand joint filling sand. 
11 January 2010

Stairpart simplicity

Richard Burbidge has restructured its stair balustrade range to make it easier to order, stock, display and sell. 
11 January 2010

Sell more spanners

Consumers are most likely to consider buying a new set of spanners when they come to do a job and discover one missing, says Kamasa. And, its latest countertop display is designed to trigger that memory when placed near the till. 
11 January 2010

Chill with the footie

Football fans will be able to show their support for England's World Cup campaign with an England-branded personal drinks fridge from Husky. 
8 January 2010
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