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Bira spreads independent fever at High St Conference 17-May-2013
It was standing room only at yesterday's 2013 bira conference - combining a tailor-made conference for retailers, a separate schedule of speeches for suppliers and a collective High St Conference for everyone during the afternoon.

Leekes reveals plans for £1m makeover at Cross Hands store 17-May-2013
Family-owned independent department store chain Leekes announced a major revamp of its Cross Hands store, including the extensions of its restaurant, and a floor entirely dedicated to furniture studios.

B&Q to sign over 40% Wigan store space to Morrisons 17-May-2013
A novel store share is planned for the B&Q outlet in Wigan, with the DIY retailer agreeing to sign over almost half of its 100,000 sq ft trading space to a Morrisons food hall.

The Range sees operating profit rocket by 27% 17-May-2013
South West retailer The Range saw turnover shoot up by 20% to £296.7m for the 52 weeks ending January 29, 2013.

Wickes sees a depressed first quarter, as sales drop 6% LfL 17-May-2013
The four months to April 30 brought sales crashing 6.1% like-for-like at Wickes, with the early Easter and chilly start to Spring heavily impacting revenue.

Duck Tape scores advertising high with England cricket matches 17-May-2013
Duck Tape has invested in pitch side advertising at two of this summer's upcoming England v New Zealand Investec Test Series cricket matches.

Buyers enjoy better-organised National Hardware Show 17-May-2013
Just as retailers realise they must keep improving to satisfy customer needs, this year's National Hardware Show, held May 7-9, offered buyers a number of major improvements designed to make it easier to shop and easier to find new items or explore other market opportunities.

Screwfix takes the spotlight on BBC Breakfast 17-May-2013
The Sutton Coldfield branch of Screwfix enjoyed some time in the spotlight last week, providing the venue for a lively debate on BBC Breakfast about current issues facing retailers.

Three new judges for GIMA awards - including Waitrose buyer 17-May-2013
The GIMA awards for the garden retail product supply sector launched last month and today a further three judges were added to the panel.

Axminster Tool Centre opens new skill centre in Sittingbourne 15-May-2013
Following the success of Axminster Tool Centre's first skill centre, which opened at its Devon-based head office in 2004, the business has launched a brand new facility for its south east customers.

Hundreds rally outside council offices to save Twyford garden centre 15-May-2013
A crowd of well wishers gathered outside Wokingham Borough Council offices with placards and banners reading 'Save our Sheeplands' yesterday to show their support for Hare Hatch Sheeplands garden centre, which could be facing closure.

REMINDER: New contact details for DIY Week team 14-May-2013
Following DIY Week's move to Datateam Publishing last month, new contact details are now available for the editorial and advertising team.

Big players sign up to GIMA golf day 14-May-2013
Hartman UK latest company to sign up, joining a host of other big names in the garden industry.

UPDATE: Rapid re-opens 13-May-2013
Troubled Liverpool retailer Rapid Hardware re-opened its doors on Saturday under the new alias Rapid Discount Outlet Ltd.

GCA announces new venue for 2013 conference 10-May-2013
The Garden Centre Association has announced a brand new venue for its annual conference, taking place from January 26 to 29, 2014.

Late Easter heralds slow start to sales in April 8-May-2013
Retail sales decreased by 2.2% like-for-like in April, meaning a total reduction of 0.6% according to the BRC and KPMG sales monitor.

Youngsters rely on parents to do the DIY 7-May-2013
A growing DIY skills gap and an empty toolbox are leaving young adults ill-equipped to do basic household maintenance tasks, relying instead on mum and dad for both advice and hands-on help.

B&Q Ireland exits examinership, saving 640 jobs 7-May-2013
More than 600 B&Q employees in Ireland had their jobs saved today as the High Court approved the examiner's recommendations for the Kingfisher-owned retailer.
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Charity shoot will help Rainy Day Trust 7-May-2013
The Rainy Day Trust is offering an opportunity to spend a day at the UK's premier clay shooting school along with some of the UK's top DIY and home enhancement suppliers and retailers.

DIY spend sinks to new lows 7-May-2013
Cash splashed on DIY goods last year sank to the lowest level in 13 years according to a new report by Lloyds TSB.


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Latest product news in Lock cylinders

Secure a deal with Yale 22-Sep-2010
Yale is offering retailers a specialist PVCu door and window security stand deal containing BS cylinders and replacement door and window handles at 55% off the list price.

Put Kasp to the test 17-Aug-2010
Kasp parent Carl Kammerling International is inviting retailers to 'put Kasp to the test' with a campaign to show how stockists can benefit from offering Kasp products.

Sales that stand out 19-May-2010
Era Products' latest standalone merchandisers come in two sizes to help retailers get the best fit for their store layout.

Flying the flag 27-Apr-2010
A World Cup promotion from Yale is offering independent retailers and builders merchants free England supporters flags and the chance to win a signed England shirt.

Keep it contained 3-Jul-2009
At £261, Abus' new container lock may, at first glance seem ambitiously priced in the current climate. However, with an estimated 100,000 containers across the UK storing goods to an estimated value of £300m, the sales potential becomes a little clearer.

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