QEP has launched its new website, www.qepuk.com, to make it easy to learn about the business behind leading tile, floor and decorative brands.For the first time, QEP UK has brought the business behind its well-known tile, floor and decorative brands ... 

With the 2026 DIY Week Awards and just over a week away, we are gearing up for one of the best events on the industry’s calendar. And taking place in the morning before the main event is the Trade Talks conference.Whether you’re an independent ... 

Houzz Inc., the leading AI-powered, all-in-one technology platform for construction and design, has released its first-ever UK Houzz State of AI in Construction and Design Report, providing a detailed look into how the industry is evolving with the ... 

After yet another amazing response from the industry, we are delighted to reveal the 2026 finalists who are in the running to win a coveted DIY Week Award. The winners will be revealed on Friday 22nd May at a special lunchtime ceremony to be held at ... 

Full of the joys of spring – that's Robert Dyas’s Visual Merchandising Manager, Janine Tanner. A decorating expert with decades of experience, she knows exactly how to make Easter a visual celebration.With tips for the home and the garden, she can ... 

Lighting brand, 4lite, has had a break-through in micro-lighting and successfully designed and created the world’s thinnest LED Strip Light. The 4lite ‘Lite Light’, measures in with just 0.01mm width, thinner than a strand of human hair and almost ... 

Gardenex and PetQuip rounded off 2025 with a series of highly effective Meet the Buyer events, reaffirming their long-standing value to member companies across the garden and pet sectors.A fixture in the trade calendar, the Meet the Buyer programme ... 

BHETA is to run a webinar designed help supplier brands get more value from their Amazon Vendor Central operations. Delivered in partnership with RT7 Digital, one of BHETA’s Business Support Providers and specialists in Amazon Vendor Central ... 

Alwyn Williams, Sales and Customer Operations Manager at outdoor leisure products specialist Zest has been appointed Chairman of the Leisure and Outdoor Furniture Association (LOFA), the organiser of Solex. Having previously served as Vice-Chair, ... 

Premium, award-winning tools with a loyal trade following: Hultafors’ new mini stands make it easier than ever for merchants to stock the brand that sells itself.For builders’ merchants looking to add real value to their offering, look no further ... 

As the UK faces a Christmas tree shortage, Pines and Needles guarantees a reliable supply. With Christmas only weeks away, families are being encouraged to secure their Christmas tree sooner rather than later. While many UK growers are reporting ... 

We are delighted to announce that Slees Home Hardware (Braunton) has won Home Hardware’s Christmas Window Dressing Competition.Blanchard’s Home Hardware (Bideford) received the runner’s up prize. The competition was introduced to support the ... 

Stax Trade Centres Ltd is embarking on an exciting new era with the announcement of a management buyout, a move that seamlessly continues its 44-year legacy of stability and success. The deal sees Purchasing Director Simon Wright and Operations ... 

ENTRIES FOR THE 2026 DIY WEEK AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN! Get ready to celebrate excellence in the DIY, home improvement and garden industry. Entries are now open for the prestigious DIY Week Awards, taking place on 22 May 2026 at the Grand Connaught Rooms,... 

We are delighted to announce that Blanchard’s Home Hardware (Bideford) (top photo) and Malletts Home Hardware (Truro) (bottom photo) have jointly won this year’s Home Hardware Cookshop Window Dressing Competition each receiving £100 in M&S ... 

Mark your calendars: from 21–22 October 2025, the National Conference Centre in Birmingham will host DIY Week Live – the UK’s brand new, dedicated trade show built by the industry, for the industry.This isn’t just another trade show, it’s a unique ... 

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport are preparing for the final round of the 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at the iconic Brands Hatch, where Jake Hill will make his last appearance with the team as he battles to secure a hard-... 

UniBond is setting a new standard in the construction adhesives and sealants category with the launch of its Next Generation Cartridge, a groundbreaking new cardboard-based cartridge, designed for improved sustainability and user experience. Henkel, ... 

As a DIY store you’ll want products that sell - how about the latest electrical products packaged to sell. We have an instore brand that stands out from older less focussed brands - come and visit us and using you favourite distributor as well. ... 

STIGA world leading manufacturer of garden care equipment, announces its attendance at GroundsFest 2025, the leading B2B trade show for the grounds management and landscaping industry (9th–10th September 2025, Stand – OSA790). STIGA will be using ...