en-gb The latest articles from DIY Week.net - the number one news source for DIY professionals. http://www.diyweek.net/news/index.asp Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:01 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15563&title=Garden+industry+gets+on+its+marks+for+Greenfingers http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15563&title=Garden+industry+gets+on+its+marks+for+Greenfingers http://www.diyweek.net/news/images/t_15563.jpg 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. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15562&title=JML+launches+chat+show+dedicated+to+TV+shopping http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15562&title=JML+launches+chat+show+dedicated+to+TV+shopping 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. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15561&title=Homebase+stocks+special+rose+for+teen+cancer+patient http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15561&title=Homebase+stocks+special+rose+for+teen+cancer+patient http://www.diyweek.net/news/images/t_15561.jpg 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. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15560&title=CWV+sells+Anaglypta+wallpaper+brand http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15560&title=CWV+sells+Anaglypta+wallpaper+brand The British wallcovering brand, which celebrates its 125th anniversary this year, was sold to Erfurt MAV for an undisclosed sum last month. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15559&title=Retail+crime+rate+surges+by+83%25+in+two+years http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15559&title=Retail+crime+rate+surges+by+83%25+in+two+years http://www.diyweek.net/news/images/t_15559.jpg 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. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15558&title=34%25+of+UK+town+centres+saw+more+empty+shops+in+Q1+2012+than+2011%2E%2E%2E http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15558&title=34%25+of+UK+town+centres+saw+more+empty+shops+in+Q1+2012+than+2011%2E%2E%2E http://www.diyweek.net/news/images/t_15558.jpg ...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. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15557&title=BHETA+improves+members%27+access+to+market+data http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15557&title=BHETA+improves+members%27+access+to+market+data http://www.diyweek.net/news/images/t_15557.jpg BHETA has partnered with Thomson Local Directories to give its members the chance to build databases specific to their requirements. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15556&title=GIMA+Awards+2012+head+for+London http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15556&title=GIMA+Awards+2012+head+for+London http://www.diyweek.net/news/images/t_15556.jpg 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. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15555&title=Award%2Dwinning+chef+at+Bents%27+restaurant++ http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15555&title=Award%2Dwinning+chef+at+Bents%27+restaurant++ http://www.diyweek.net/news/images/t_15555.jpg Ameila Vella, Commis Chef at Bents' Fresh Approach Restaurant has been awarded the 2012 Greater Manchester Young Chef of the Year. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15554&title=Glee+rings+in+the+changes http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15554&title=Glee+rings+in+the+changes http://www.diyweek.net/news/images/t_15554.jpg Glee releases special video, with event director Nick Davison detailing the changes and new features that will be seen at the 2012 show. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15553&title=Wickes+sales+marred+by+wet+weather+in+Q1 http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15553&title=Wickes+sales+marred+by+wet+weather+in+Q1 http://www.diyweek.net/news/images/t_15553.jpg 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. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15552&title=Bromborough+employee+celebrates+30+years+with+the+firm http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15552&title=Bromborough+employee+celebrates+30+years+with+the+firm http://www.diyweek.net/news/images/t_15552.jpg 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. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15551&title=New+sales+director+for+Pland+Stainless http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15551&title=New+sales+director+for+Pland+Stainless http://www.diyweek.net/news/images/t_15551.jpg The independent stainless steel manufacturer has appointed Jamie Fisher as its new sales director to help drive growth in the company. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15550&title=Independent+DIY+stores+see+like%2Dfor%2Dlike+sales+up+3%2E34%25+in+Q1 http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15550&title=Independent+DIY+stores+see+like%2Dfor%2Dlike+sales+up+3%2E34%25+in+Q1 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. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15549&title=Homebase+and+Argos+raise+%26%23163%3B3m+for+teenage+cancer+charity http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15549&title=Homebase+and+Argos+raise+%26%23163%3B3m+for+teenage+cancer+charity http://www.diyweek.net/news/images/t_15549.jpg 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. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15548&title=Northamptonshire+Garden+Centre+to+close+on+Jubilee+Bank+Holiday http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15548&title=Northamptonshire+Garden+Centre+to+close+on+Jubilee+Bank+Holiday 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. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15547&title=Gardman+Holdings+director+steps+down http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15547&title=Gardman+Holdings+director+steps+down 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. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15546&title=BRC+criticises+Queen%27s+Speech+for+upholding+red+tape+on+retail http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15546&title=BRC+criticises+Queen%27s+Speech+for+upholding+red+tape+on+retail http://www.diyweek.net/news/images/t_15546.jpg 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. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15545&title=Smart+Solar+expands+NPD+team http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15545&title=Smart+Solar+expands+NPD+team http://www.diyweek.net/news/images/t_15545.jpg The solar garden products company has appointed Jack Morgan to its product development team. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15544&title=JML+appoints+new+board+member http://www.diyweek.net/news/news.asp?id=15544&title=JML+appoints+new+board+member http://www.diyweek.net/news/images/t_15544.jpg JML announced it has appointed Mark Graas, managing director of its Benelux operation since 2009, to the group board of directors. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT