The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has produced a video info-graphic outlining the key elements of the practical advice provided in their Branch Operating Guidelines during Covid-19 document published last week. 

John Lewis has that it's reopening its textiles factory  ‘Herbert Parkinson’ in Lancashire, to make protective gowns for the NHS. 

Silverline Tools, manufacturers of over 5,000 hand and power tools have launched a hashtag Instagram campaign designed to empower and inspire DIYers who are stuck at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Following the latest information and guidance issued by the UK government, Datateam Business Media has taken the decision to postpone the DIY Week Awards, which was due to take place on Friday, 1 May 2020. 

Thanks to LifestyleGarden and a wealth of generous donors, workers now have a stunning garden space in which to relax and find a moment of calm away from the frontline. 

Consumer interest in garden products is at an all-time high, according to new research from homes and interiors PR specialists jwc 

The latest update from Dunelm

 

According to BHETA, the latest weekly Covid-19 financial update for members, forecast growth in DIY and garden expenditure for 2020 has now dropped to minus 12.1%. 

Wyevale Nurseries’ new cold store facilities have allowed the company to extend its bare root hedging and forestry transplant supply season to assist customers seeking supplies. 

10% of every purchase goes to the NHS as part of its COVID-19 #greenrelief campaign. 

A BHETA-facilitated video conference credit crisis forum aimed at DIY suppliers proved a hit with leading brands in the sector. 

A web-based garden centre has seen record sales as locked-down Brits stock their gardens online.

 

 

AkzoNobel has launched Dulux EasyCare+. 

A global partnership between SOS Children’s Villages and AkzoNobel has been extended for another three years. 

Kingfisher, the home improvement retailer whose businesses include B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama and BricoDépôt, is committed to supporting our communities and governments to manage the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Launching today, John Lewis will be boosting support for today’s ‘Virtual Britain’ by transforming and adapting its in-store services and taking them online for the first time to meet the evolving needs of Britain in isolation 

Rainy Day Trust CEO Bryan Clover has released a statement on the current Covid-19 crisis. 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has published a quarterly economic report. 

A leading timber product supplier Zest 4 Leisure is relaunching its Zest Direct home delivery service 

 

 

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