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Hutsons Cookshop closes

Lincolnshire business to shut its doors for the last time next month after more than 100 years of trading. 
8 May 2009

John Lewis launches new concept stores

Department store chain to roll out up to 50 specialist home stores across UK and Ireland as part of a £6m initiative. 
7 May 2009

Garden centres up 38% for April

Garden retailers are "bucking the trend" according to the GCA, as people choose to stay at home this spring. 
7 May 2009

High street sees strongest rise in footfall for five years

Positive signs for retailers but experts warn not to view figures as "sure signs of green shoots of recovery". 
7 May 2009

William Sinclair boosted by 'grow your own' trend

Garden products company's share price rises 11.64% following release of trading update ahead of interim results. 
6 May 2009

ERA Products and LSH join forces

Sister companies form newly created business, to provide customers with complete package in door and window hardware. 
6 May 2009

Crown Paints joins recycling scheme

Paint company teams up with metal packaging supplier Impress in a ‘bring-back’ scheme to recycle used paint cans. 
5 May 2009

Tile Association Awards supports children's charity

TTA gala dinner raises £14,000 for Children Today Charitable Trust - its nominated charity of the year. 
5 May 2009

Pam Plant resigns from BHETA

Pam Plant, housewares director of the British Home Enhancement Trades Association, has resigned after nine years in the role. 
5 May 2009

Arsonists target Homebase store

Tens of thousands of pounds worth of damage caused at Oswestry branch by fire, which firefighters believe was started deliberately. 
5 May 2009

BHF officially elects 'First Lady'

The British Hardware Federation has elected the first female president in its 110-year history. 
5 May 2009

Solex 2009 sold out

Breakaway LOFA exhibition looks set for another successful showing. 
5 May 2009

Homebase tells customers 'How to'

DIY chain launches 'how to' guides after research revealed a skills gap amongst would-be DIYers. 
1 May 2009

Met Office predicts good summer

Summer forecast reveals the UK is likely to experience warmer than average temperatures, with rainfall near or below average. 
1 May 2009

Judging panel announced for GIMA Awards 2009

Top names from the industry will take part in the judging at Garden Organic, Ryton on June 4. 
1 May 2009

Focus DIY ramps up May ad campaign

Focus DIY has announced that throughout the May Bank Holiday its ad campaign will include prominent TV ads across ITV and Channel Four and Five in key time slots. 
1 May 2009

Wolseley announces closures

Builders merchants chain Wolseley has announced it will close its distribution centres in Didcot and Chorley as part of an efficiency drive designed to mitigate the effects of the recession. 
1 May 2009

Tile Depot branches out into bathrooms

Tile and stone retailer extends customer offering with Balterley bathroom suites at selected retail outlets. 
1 May 2009

£10m Trago Mills development set to open

New 140,000 sq ft site will create up to 35 extra jobs when it opens at the weekend. 
30 April 2009

Clas Ohlson opens second store

Swedish hardware retail chain is to open its second store in the UK today. 
30 April 2009
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