News Archive - May 2008

J T Frith in administration 29-May-2008

Wholesaler enters administration after battling sales falls; agrees restructuring package, which sees business on a firmer fo...

Sir Tom Hunter outlines vision for Wyevale 28-May-2008

Chain of shopping malls for the 60-plus baby-boomer generation as Scottish billionaire looks to exploit his £3'0m investment ...

Topps moves to consolidate brand as market tightens 28-May-2008

Tv campaign to promote nation's largest tile retailer.

Price drops for Woolworths 27-May-2008

Tv ads to push cuts on ',000 products.

Diy remains best chance of return in investment 27-May-2008

Property owners want to inject value into their homes by undertaking the right home improvements.

BHF Direct lights up market with 21% turnover rise 27-May-2008

Pressure in housing market to affect Topps 27-May-2008

Analysts forecast drop in profits.

Hunter: I should've struck sooner 27-May-2008

I knew the supermarkets would be interested at some point, he tells Scotland on Sunday.

Silveperl founder bestowed Royal honour 27-May-2008

Brian L Dunsby receives Award for Achievement in Enterprise Promotion in recognition of support of small and medium enterpris...

Morphy Richards gains EEAS recognition for energy saving 27-May-2008

Assessor praises company for energy management and team work.

Tv programmes remain primary source of inspiration 27-May-2008

Sir David Attenborough may bemoan home makeover programmes as blatant tv rating chasers, however the British public loves the...

Focus downsizes 23-May-2008

Estate to shrink by 250,000 sq ft.

Carl Kammerling unveils new corporate identity 23-May-2008

Company looks to set new standards in tool market.

Westland claims success for Resolva launch 23-May-2008

Highest ever weekly sales.

60 face axe at Spear & Jackson 23-May-2008

Production of tools moves overseas

The Nation is improving not moving 22-May-2008

Crown Paint predicts a Bank Holiday boom in paint sales this weekend

Garden industry moves Sunday Trading debate on 22-May-2008

Bill reaches committee stage.

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RHS calls for VAT reduction on ornamental plants 22-May-2008

'We believe this move will make it more affordable for people to green their gardens', director general says.

No place for a gnome but plenty of room for fruit and vegetables 22-May-2008

Latest data about consumer spend in the garden industry.

GfK DIY Barometer (Quarter 1) 19-May-2008

Market performance January to March 2008.

Travis Perkins buys small stake in builder recommendation site 18-May-2008

Progresses with push into online supply.

Travis Perkins: we're gaining market share 15-May-2008

Claims gains in slowing markets.

Dobbies to proceed with rights issue 15-May-2008

Judgement in favour of Tesco-backed garden centre

Shareholder joins Sir Tom Hunter's bandwagon 14-May-2008

Clothing store owner submits affidavit.

Whitehall Garden Centres joins the Tillington Group 12-May-2008

Move gives us impetus to move forward, says Whitehall md.

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Niche and specialist sites win out over recent sunny spell 12-May-2008

Justlawnmowers and Flaming Barbecues top traffic searches.

Homewares: consumers driven by replicating lifestyle choices 12-May-2008

Aspirational products reflect change in customer habits and provide greater sales opportunities says Erol Sukan, business gro...

Hunter challenges Dobbies in court 10-May-2008

West Coast Capital wants share offer underwritten by Tesco called off as 'it is not in the interests of shareholders'.

Industry Awards 2008 announces winners 9-May-2008

Great achievements and innovations celebrated.

British Craft Trade Fair: good attendance levels; 75% floorspace sold for 2009 6-May-2008

Opening day success for Abbott's in Seaton 6-May-2008

Customers flock to Devon shop.

New sponsor backs Industry Awards 2-May-2008

Home & Gift show supports this month's Industry Awards.

Silverline Tools honoured at award win 2-May-2008

Hard work justifies newcomer award, says md.

Chocbox founder makes a million 2-May-2008

Peter Moule secures UK retailer and distribution deals; interest from overseas suppliers.

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Dunelm Mill shines 2-May-2008

'ales rise '2.2%; confident on prospects

Waspinator makes radio debut 1-May-2008

Wasp free zone product graces Chris Evans' Drivetime show.

Something's cooking - Brits keen to get back in the kitchen 1-May-2008

Mintel survey reveals a love affair with good old fashioned home-cooked fare.