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Prices remain stable in DIY, garden and hardware markets 6-Mar-2014
Like-for-like prices in the DIY, gardening and hardware markets remained stable in February. |
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Waitrose and Alan Titchmarsh launch grow-your-own veg 6-Mar-2014
Waitrose is set to make further inroads into the garden market with the launch of a new range of grow-your-own fruit and vegetables in association with Alan Titchmarsh. |
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New shopping programme for gardeners launches 6-Mar-2014
Gardeners will have offers and advice at their fingertips when a new shopping TV programme dedicated to gardening launches at the weekend. |
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Countdown to Garden Re-Leaf Day 6-Mar-2014
Garden centres across the UK are putting the final preparations in place for their Garden Re-Leaf Day events next Friday, March 14. |
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Four-generational working could soon become the norm 6-Mar-2014
A report into the future of the UK's labour market reveals that within the next two decades it could become four-generational, with great-grandparents potentially working alongside their great-grandchildren. |
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JLP drives annual sales over £10bn 6-Mar-2014
Partners at John Lewis Partnership (JLP) will each get a bonus worth 15% of their salary, the retailer said today, as it announced that it had achieved annual sales of over £10bn for the first time. |
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Court ruling threatens business rescues 6-Mar-2014
There could now be fewer business rescues via administration and more terminal insolvencies following a key ruling by The Court of Appeal. |
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Grafton Group makes strong progress throughout 2013 5-Mar-2014
A stabilised Irish DIY market has seen a revival in the fortunes of the Woodie's chain, and helped parent company Grafton Group deliver an 8% annual rise in revenue. |
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Slees triumphs in Home Hardware's Dulux window contest 5-Mar-2014
Staff at Slees Home Hardware in Braunton, Devon are celebrating after hearing they had won Home Hardware's Dulux window dressing competition. |
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Cumbrian ironmonger's shop to close 5-Mar-2014
An ironmonger who has worked in his Cumbrian shop since he was a schoolboy is now closing down the business for good. |
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BRC issues guidelines to protect shop workers from violence 5-Mar-2014
With more than 36,000 reported incidents of abuse and violence against retailers last year, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has issued guidelines with advice on how to protect employees. |
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Shop vacancy figures fall again in February 5-Mar-2014
New figures released today show that town centres are continuing to enjoy a resurgence, with a further fall in the number of empty shops. |
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Business rates are not fit for purpose, says MP 4-Mar-2014
A committee of MPs has urged the government to reform business rates in a bid to save the UK high street. |
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Garsons Garden Centre awards £2.4m catering contract 4-Mar-2014
Garsons Garden Centre in Titchfield, Hampshire has invested £2.4m in its catering offer by awarding a new five-year contract to Compass Group's Instore business. |
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Husband and wife retire from running DIY shop after 30 years 3-Mar-2014
Janet and John Hawksworth of J&J Hardware, Saffron Lane, Leicester, retire after running store for 30 years. |
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DIY bathroom guide launched by Bathrooms.com 3-Mar-2014
Web app launched by Bathrooms.com to help consumers solve DIY problems in the bathroom. |
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Building firms should be required to take on apprentices, say homeowners 28-Feb-2014
Travis Perkins has conducted a survey among homeowners, which reveals what consumers think about apprentices and training. |
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Carl Kammerling celebrates strongest sales in seven years 28-Feb-2014
2013 was a milestone year for the hand tools and security supplier, who reported a significant increase in sales thanks to a number of marketing-led and sales driven initiatives. |
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Scotts and Solus to unite in 2014 28-Feb-2014
Leading garden brand The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and wholesaler Solus Garden & Leisure have revealed plans that would see the businesses join forces in the UK. |
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Homebase launches 2014 outdoor living collection and slashes cost of specimen plants 27-Feb-2014
Homebase has added more than 100 pieces of furniture, garden accessories, pots and planters to its outdoor living range for this year. |
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