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JML launches chat show dedicated to TV shopping 16-May-2012
JML partners with ITV to launch a new retail TV format called 'The Store with JML,' – a UK first on a mainstream channel where viewers can buy products. |
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Homebase stocks special rose for teen cancer patient 15-May-2012
A pink rose created in the memory of a teenager who lost her life to cancer aged 19 is going on general sale for the first time in Homebase stores this week. |
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CWV sells Anaglypta wallpaper brand 15-May-2012
The British wallcovering brand, which celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, was sold to Erfurt MAV for an undisclosed sum last month. |
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Retail crime rate surges by 83% in two years 15-May-2012
According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), more than 35,000 members of retail staff suffered physical or verbal abuse last year, leading the retail association to publish a new guide on what is being done - and what more it thinks should be done - to tackle the problem. |
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34% of UK town centres saw more empty shops in Q1 2012 than 2011... 15-May-2012
...Yet 56% saw some improvement, albeit small, compared with the same period 12 months ago, according to a review of the shop vacancy rate during 2012's first quarter by the Local Data Company. |
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BHETA improves members' access to market data 15-May-2012
BHETA has partnered with Thomson Local Directories to give its members the chance to build databases specific to their requirements. |
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GIMA Awards 2012 head for London 14-May-2012
The Garden Industry Manufacturers' Association (GIMA) is appealing to all suppliers of products which are sold, or could be sold, through any garden retail channels, DIY and/or hardware stores, builders merchants and garden centres to enter the 2012 awards. |
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Wickes sales marred by wet weather in Q1 14-May-2012
The retail leg of Travis Perkins Plc, including Wickes and Tile Giant, revealed a like-for-like sales drop of 5.2% during the 17 weeks to April 30, but the figure was boosted to -2.6% when counting the newly-acquired Toolstation. |
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Independent DIY stores see like-for-like sales up 3.34% in Q1 14-May-2012
DIY and hardware selling members of the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) reported Q1 2012 sales were up by over 3% on Q1 2011, bettering the Q4 2011's +2.9% figure. |
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Homebase and Argos raise £3m for teenage cancer charity 10-May-2012
The two Home Retail Group businesses raised the landmark amount in just 21 months, smashing through their initial fundraising target of £2.5m for the group's official partner charity Teenage Cancer Trust. |
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Northamptonshire Garden Centre to close on Jubilee Bank Holiday 10-May-2012
In what the business described as a "controversial decision", Beckworth Emporium in Mears Ashby has announced it will close its doors on Monday, June 4 and Tuesday, June 5 to allow staff to enjoy Diamond Jubilee festivities with family and friends.  3 comments |
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BRC criticises Queen's Speech for upholding red tape on retail 10-May-2012
Reacting to the Queen's speech, the director general of the British Retail Consortium Stephen Robertson said the outlined policies won't allow retailers to contribute effectively to economic growth. |
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The Old Railway Line GC announces expansion plans 10-May-2012
A Powys-based garden centre will be expanding this summer to help cope with the growing demand from retail and catering customers. |
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Harvey's rapped for 'misleading' sales promotion 10-May-2012
A customer who bought a kitchen table on the final day of Harvey's '8 Day Sale' in January complained to the ASA when the furniture retailer ran a further promotion offering an additional 10% off selected products the very next day. |
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April showers hit big-ticket purchases but helped smaller homewares 9-May-2012
Retail sales value were down 3.3% like-for-like for April 2012 compared with April 2011 according to the British Retail Consortium, with the poor weather hitting outdoor products particularly hard |
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DIY spending drops to a record low 8-May-2012
The continued squeeze on household budgets and a subdued housing market have been blamed for the lowest level of DIY expenditure in 15 years, as revealed by a recent report by Lloyds TSB. |
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DIY retailers lock horns for Bank Holiday business 4-May-2012
It's historically been heralded the 'Bank Holiday of DIY' and major retailers B&Q, Homebase, Wickes and even Argos are all vying for a slice of the action with promotions, deals and exclusive offers this May Day Bank Holiday. |
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UPDATE: Flying Brands completes sale of online gardening businesses 4-May-2012
In a deal worth £0.8m, Garden Bird Supplies, Garden Centre Online and the Listen2 businesses have all been sold by Flying Brands to home entertainment distributor MBL Group plc. |
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Argos initiates review of business 3-May-2012
Argos boss John Walden, who joined as managing director in February, has drafted in consultants and launched a full review of the catalogue retail chain. 3 comments |
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Leekes sales rocket thanks to "healthy" home improvement lines 3-May-2012
The retailer reported the strongest sales performance in over three years for its last quarter, up 10% year-on-year. 1 comment |
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