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Hughes reopens six Bennetts stores
Hughes Electrical has reopened the six Bennetts stores it acquired after the company entered administration last month.
5 April 2011
Returns charges could cost online retailers €10bn a year
Amendments to the Consumer Rights Directive will see e-tailers foot the bill for the return of goods valued at less than €40, further ramping up delivery costs, says IMRG.
4 April 2011
Tile depot opens 16th store
Tile Depot's newest store officially opened in Tonbridge, Kent on Saturday (April 2), creating three jobs.
4 April 2011
John Lewis pushes energy efficient electricals range
Department store chain launches new advertorial campaign highlighting its position as first European retailer to offer an own-brand range of large electrical appliances that is A-rated or above.
1 April 2011
Focus to close Ipswich store
DIY chain chooses not to renew lease on "unprofitable" store, with outlet to close its doors later this month.
1 April 2011
New pre-pack rules don't go far enough, says British Property Federation
The Government has announced proposals to improve the transparency of pre-pack administrations, but the British Property Federation says the new rules don't do enough to stop the system being exploited.
1 April 2011
Alworths calls in administrators
Woolies-style retailer appoints insolvency and restructuring specialist Leonard Curtis.
1 April 2011
Brian James Furnishings in administration
Tough trading conditions leads to appointment of MCR on Friday but administrators are hopeful of finding a buyer for the furniture firm.
31 March 2011
Webbs chief exec to head start-up garden centre chain
Boyd Douglas-Davies to step down from his role at Webbs after nearly 20 years to pursue new venture with The Hillview Group (THG).
31 March 2011
Dixons issues second profit warning
Electricals group Dixons Retail plc has issued a second profit warning after a poor trading performance hit by deteriorating consumer confidence.
31 March 2011
Ikea recalls dangerous coffee maker after customers injured
Swedish retailer asks customers who have a Förstå coffee/tea maker to stop using the product and bring it back to any store for a full refund, after 12 people are burnt.
30 March 2011
Topps Tiles acquires Pilkington's brand
Topps Tiles has announced the purchase of the Pilkington's Matrix ceramic wall tile brand, including all rights and remaining stock.
30 March 2011
Obituary: Peter Cairns
Toolbank man Peter Cairns, aged 60, died earlier this month of a heart attack.
29 March 2011
Best Buy announces next two stores
Best Buy will continue its UK rollout next month with two new stores - one in Bristol and one in Hayes.
29 March 2011
Bathstore sees decline in H1
Parent company Wolseley reveals trading conditions were "particularly challenging" for the bathroom retailer.
29 March 2011
RP Hardware pursues CVA
Hardware and plumbing wholesaler appoints insolvency specialist Wilson Fields to prepare a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA) in a bid to appease creditors and continue trading.
29 March 2011
Ironmongery Direct shortlisted for ECMOD Awards
Ironmongery Direct has been shortlisted at this year's ECMOD Awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation in the catalogue and multichannel sector.
28 March 2011
Brits' spending power declines again
Asda Income Tracker reveals UK households were £11 a week worse off last month, as cost of transport and essential goods continue to rise.
28 March 2011
FW Mason in administration
Nottingham-based timber products manufacturer FW Mason entered administration on Friday after struggling with rising fuel costs and a lack of finance.
28 March 2011
UK manufacturing in recovery despite rising commodity prices
UK manufacturing remains in recovery despite price pressures remaining "intense", the CBI has said.
28 March 2011
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