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Homebase launches app as mobile sales rise 600%
Homebase has revealed a 600% increase in online sales from mobiles in the past year as it launches its Reserve & Collect mobile app.
10 December 2010
EU rule is crackers, says BRC
Retailers are being forced to demand ID from customers wanting to buy Christmas crackers due to new EU legislation adapted in summer.
8 December 2010
Comet moves towards small domestic appliances as profits drop
Electricals chain Comet has suffered a retail loss of €6.4m for the first half, due to a combination of store refits, a brand relaunch and tough trading conditions.
8 December 2010
DIY sectors struggle in 2010
Despite widespread promotions, paint sales saw a decline in October, according to recent figures from GfK, while hand tools reported a 14% drop in sales volumes for the year.
8 December 2010
November was 'tough month' for retailers, says BRC
UK retail sales increased by 0.7% on a like-for-like basis compared with November 2009, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
7 December 2010
Over-50s shame younger Brits over winter DIY jobs
The over-50s are putting younger Brits to shame when it comes to preparing their homes for winter weather, says a new survey from Saga Home Insurance.
7 December 2010
Taps expands into Yorkshire
Taps plumbers merchants has expanded out of the North East for the first time after opening a new branch in Yorkshire.
6 December 2010
Orders up but profits down for SMEs, says survey
Small businesses have experienced a rise in orders and turnover in recent months, but profitability has dropped, says the Forum of Private Business.
6 December 2010
Lords of Notting Hill wins online accolade
Lords of Notting Hill won Online Business of the Year 2010 at the HSBC/Archant London Business Awards last week for their new website.
6 December 2010
EXCLUSIVE: Blaze at hardware independent
A small electrical fire broke out at the Marylebone branch of The Tool Shop last Wednesday night, causing damage to the main sales area.
6 December 2010
Tileflair acquires KDP Tiles
Bristol-based tile supplier Tileflair Group has acquired KDP Tiles Ltd based in Chandlers Ford for an undisclosed sum.
2 December 2010
Kingfisher Q3 trading update
B&Q parent company issues its third quarter trading update this morning, relating to the 13 weeks to October 13.
2 December 2010
Retailers enjoy strong demand in November despite big freeze
Last month delivered a good performance in autumn and winter products, as the cold snap kept consumers focused on Christmas shopping but snowfall could continue to disrupt high street traffic.
2 December 2010
Independents report roaring trade in snowy conditions
Hardware stores sell out stocks of snow shovels, sledges and rock salt, as snowed-in consumers choose, and need, to shop locally.
2 December 2010
Argos ad deemed misleading
The Advertising Standards Agency has today ruled that a delivery promise made by Argos in a recent TV advert was misleading.
1 December 2010
B&Q to form Junior Board
B&Q has announced it will set up a 'Junior Board' made up of 17-19 year olds, to advise the retailer on 'next generation sustainability'.
1 December 2010
Challs International raises £22,000 for Oxfam
The manufacturer of plughole care brand Buster raised the money during National Plughole Week on July 10 to 17, more than doubling last year's fundraising efforts.
1 December 2010
Isaac Lord md to step down
Andrew Weiss, managing director of specialist tool retailer Isaac Lord, will leave the retailer in May next year.
30 November 2010
Petindex to relocate to "heart of Glee" next year
Organisers confirm that the pet care show will take pride of place in Hall 5 at the NEC at Glee 2011.
30 November 2010
Sales up at Topps Tiles
Topps Tiles has revealed pre tax profits of £12.4m for the 53 weeks to October 2, 2010, up from £9.9m last year.
30 November 2010
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