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Harrison to stand for BHETA president 11-Mar-2010
BHETA member Charles Harrison has announced that he is seeking election as president of the trade association at its AGM in May. ..more

Staff share in £151m bonus pot as John Lewis posts positive results 11-Mar-2010
Waitrose and John Lewis employees set to receive 15% of their salary as a bonus, as the Partnership reports a 6.5% sales increase for 2009...more

Red Rose blames 'severe financial difficulties' for closure 11-Mar-2010
Bournemouth-based manufacturer and distributor Red Rose Cookware ceased trading this week...more

Homesense opens in West Midlands 11-Mar-2010
Home furnishings chain set to open its largest UK branch in the Black Country at the end of May...more

Firms ramp up marketing to fight recession 11-Mar-2010
New FPB survey reveals that smaller businesses hope to beat the recession and boost revenue by stepping up their sales and marketing strategies...more

Homebase faring better than Argos 11-Mar-2010
While the weather has hit 2010 sales at both Homebase and Argos, full-year results, released today, show that Homebase outperformed its stablemate in the 52 weeks to February 27...more

Shop vacancies rise again 10-Mar-2010
Over 10% of UK high street shops are vacant or available to lease, according to latest Retail Availability survey from real estate adviser Cushman & Wakefield...more

Homebase offers £10,000 community makeover 10-Mar-2010
Home improvement retailer asks the public to nominate projects in their local area as part of its Transforming the Nation campaign. ..more

QVC sales reach £367.9m in 2009 10-Mar-2010
Shopping channel's UK sales bolster after challenging start to the year, with strong second half and online sales over the Christmas period...more

Argos compromises customers' security online 10-Mar-2010
Catalogue-based retailer is revealed to have sent out customers' credit card details in unencrypted emails confirming orders...more

Poundland founder to launch mid-market chain 9-Mar-2010
The man behind the hugely-successful Poundland business is launching a new mid-market variety chain called Hub, whose offer will include hardware, garden and housewares...more

Sale DIY to relocate 9-Mar-2010
Sale DIY in Cheshire is relocating after almost 40 years of trading...more

New VAT rules 9-Mar-2010
New legislation, which comes into force in April this year, will see changes to the way businesses pay VAT and file their annual returns...more

February sales up but figures distorted by snow 9-Mar-2010
UK retail sales values rise 2.2% in February, with homewares returning to growth but BRC stresses that comparisons are weak as a result of snow and a poor economic outlook last year...more

FPB warns against 'cowboy' rating surveyors 8-Mar-2010
As the deadline for retailers to appeal against business rates approaches, companies are urged to be wary of dodgy firms who may rip them off rather than help...more

Rustins sees strong paint sales 5-Mar-2010
Specialist woodcare and paint company Rustins, has reported a 10% increase in sales in its paint division for 2009...more

Tesco launches children's gardening range 5-Mar-2010
Tesco has begun its spring garden activity with the launch of a new children's gardening range...more

Price deflation a threat to garden industry 5-Mar-2010
While 2% growth is forecast for the garden products industry in 2010, price competition looks set to have a serious effect on the sector's profitability...more

B&Q price checks revealed 4-Mar-2010
B&Q has revealed its price check figures for the first time as it launched its new Decorate for Less campaign today...more

Grafton mitigates weak DIY demand with job cuts 4-Mar-2010
Merchant and DIY chain compensates for 26% drop in sales with cost base reduction of €85m...more


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