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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.
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Latest product news

New launches at Cologne now available from Toolstream 23-Apr-2012
Exclusively at Cologne 2012, Triton unveiled its new Bench Top range of precision power tools, including the Wetstone Sharpener with high-grade diamond grindstone; oscillating spindle sander, and planer/thicknesser with 317mm cutting width.

A tool for every occasion from Dremel 23-Apr-2012
Dremel has redesigned its iconic 300 Series tool.

Bosch illuminates what lies beneath 23-Apr-2012
Bosch has safety in mind with its new PMD 10 multi detector.

Procter Pest-Stop preparing for mole control demand 16-Apr-2012
Procter Pest-Stop has had its Tunnel Mole Trap redesigned by the Guild of British Molecatchers to offer the latest in mole control for British lawns.

New Toolstream catalogue 16-Apr-2012
Toolstream will be introducing more new brands and products than ever before in its new 2012 spring/summer catalogue.

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Latest people news

Garden industry gets on its marks for Greenfingers 16-May-2012
Staff from three horticultural companies have signed up for the annual 10km Bupa Great Manchester Run in aid of a charity that creates gardens at children's hospices nationwide.

Award-winning chef at Bents' restaurant 14-May-2012
Ameila Vella, Commis Chef at Bents' Fresh Approach Restaurant has been awarded the 2012 Greater Manchester Young Chef of the Year.

Bromborough employee celebrates 30 years with the firm 14-May-2012
In May 1982 Bromborough Paints md Neville Wellings interviewed 17-year old Donna Geoghegan for a position as office junior and 30 years later, she's still with the company, now in the role of sales office manager.

New sales director for Pland Stainless 10-May-2012
The independent stainless steel manufacturer has appointed Jamie Fisher as its new sales director to help drive growth in the company.

Gardman Holdings director steps down 10-May-2012
The non-executive chairman and director of Gardman Holdings Terry Stannard has announced his resignation from the board. He will be replaced by Jonathan Halford as non-executive director of Gardman Holdings.

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