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Parent buys brand after retailer collapses
It has been announced that the Indian parent company of home textile and soft furnishings retailer Rosebys, has bought the brand name after the chain entered administration on Friday.
29 September 2008
First woman president for BHF Group
Sadie Chalkley, managing director of Tenbury Wells hardware and housewares retailer J G Banfield will assume the BHF Group chain of office in 2009. In doing so she will become the first woman to lead the trade association.
29 September 2008
Akzo Nobel announces 3,500 job cuts
World's largest paint manufacturer also plans to defer share buyback programme.
29 September 2008
Manor Reproductions voted 'Best Display Stand' by Home Hardware
Fireside accessories company rewarded for innovation and 'high standard' on stand at Autumn Trade Show.
26 September 2008
GIMA Business Meeting looks at 'what's around the corner'
Association aims to help answer questions about economic downturn and believes retailers and suppliers alike have 'good times' ahead.
26 September 2008
Rainy Day Trust launches collecting tins
Hardware and diy retailers throughout the UK are being encouraged to support the Rainy Day Trust's latest fund-raising initiative: collecting tins.
26 September 2008
Eden Project co-founder and chief executive wins coveted Roy Hay Award
Dutch-born Smit rewarded for considerable contribution to world-class horticulture via his transformation of the Lost Gardens of Heligan into one of the most visited gardens in the UK, and creating a cradle of life at the Eden Project.
25 September 2008
Malcolm Scott Consultants get go ahead for Hayes redevelopment
Planning permission granted for a new 'World of Plants' at Hayes Garden Centre in Ambleside, in the Lake District National Park.
25 September 2008
William Sinclair issues price increase warning
'Significantly' escalating costs from suppliers, and weather-hit peat harvest forces producer of commercial horticulture and branded garden products to seek alternative suppliers.
25 September 2008
Irish economy in recession
Central Statistics Office figures show the economy has technically entered recession.
25 September 2008
Kelkay and Farplants named suppliers of the year at Klondyke Awards
Plant wholesaler and aggregates supplier rewarded for consistency of supply, merchandising and customer service.
25 September 2008
Top comic booked for retail awards dinner
Award-winning Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert has been confirmed as the guest compere at the 2008 Britain's Best Retailer Awards dinner in Manchester on Tuesday November 18.
24 September 2008
Bahco merges with Eurotools Group
The tool sector has a 'new market force', which will offer a complete tool range says John Lovatt, managing director at SNA Europe.
24 September 2008
Scotsdale shines at Haddonstone Stockist Awards
Cambridgeshire garden centre named top performer in awards that celebrate the hard work of independent garden centres across the country in display and sales.
23 September 2008
Belle Group and Altrad in merger talks
Proposed merger will assist in meeting customer expectations and allow the new company to offer a wide range of products that meet all sourcing criteria, says md of Belle.
23 September 2008
Best of Glee Awards announced
Innovation of suppliers and retailers from across the garden, pet and leisure industries recognised in the coveted Glee Awards.
23 September 2008
First day of autumn brings out crowds at Glee
Surge in visitor numbers on second day of show, makes up for a quiet opening.
22 September 2008
Kingfisher willing to part company with Hornbach
'It has to be an option, because it's not core', says Kingfisher chief executive.
19 September 2008
Personnel changes give new look to HTA
Support for garden retailing figures heavily in restructuring.
19 September 2008
Glee director is 'In the Spotlight'
As Glee prepares to open its doors, DIY Week gets to know the man in charge and puts show director Dan Thurlow 'In the Spotlight'.
19 September 2008
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