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Glee offers marketing workshops for exhibitors

Organisers of Glee have announced they will once again team up with GIMA to offer exhibitors at this year's show a series of marketing workshops to help them get the most out of their three days at the NEC. 
26 May 2010

Brits risk dangerous DIY to save money

New research reveals that 31% of people would fit a gas appliance in the hope of saving as little as £60. 
26 May 2010

Obituary: Roger Aylett

Roger Aylett, founder of Aylett Nurseries, has died aged 76. 
26 May 2010

Typhoon falls into administration

Housewares supplier calls in administrators yesterday but a buyer is already waiting in the wings. 
26 May 2010

Product of the Year 2010 video goes live

You've heard the results and seen the fabulous photos, now check out the new video of the Product of the Year Awards 2010! 
26 May 2010

US homewares chain sees sales recovery

US chain William-Sonoma, which owns the Pottery Barn brand, has beaten revenue expectations in the first quarter of 2010, with sales rising 17.3% to $718m in the period ending May 2. 
25 May 2010

Your vote, your choice

With a little over a week to go before members vote for a new BHETA president, it's difficult to call which of the two candidates will be successful. 
25 May 2010

Chelsea set to be a scorcher

RHS flower show opens today with a host of award-winning gardens, following a glorious press day. 
25 May 2010

M&S profit up 4.6%, but outlook remains cautious

Group sales at Marks & Spencer increased 3.2% to £9.3bn in the year to March 27 2010, while adjusted profit before tax rose 4.6% to £632.5m, according to a statement of results released today. 
25 May 2010

Garden centre manager to plead guilty

The former assistant manager of Tunbridge Wells Garden Centre has indicated that he will plead guilty to stealing more than £14,000 in cash from his employers. 
24 May 2010

Dobbies to create 120 jobs with new store

Dobbies is set to open a new £8m store in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, in the autumn, creating 120 full-time and part-time jobs. 
24 May 2010

RHS introduces Chelsea 2010 Plant of the Year award

Royal Horticultural Society launches search to find the most inspiring new plant at its famous annual gardening event - the Chelsea Flower Show. 
21 May 2010

Garden security tops the bill this summer

Gardeners looking to remodel their outdoor space plan to make security their priority over the summer months, according to new survey. 
21 May 2010

TV ad boosts footfall at John Lewis

Overall footfall at the retail chain was driven last week by heightened awareness of 'Never Knowingly Undersold', the main focus of the company's latest television advert
21 May 2010

Wolfcraft re-enters UK market

German tool and accessories manufacturer Wolfcraft is returning to the UK after partnering with Birmingham-based tool distributor Brian Hyde Limited. 
21 May 2010

Leboff hands charity presidency to DIY Week publisher

Long-standing Rainy Day Trust board member Ashley Leboff has stepped down from the charity after 20 years as a trustee - the last two of them as president. 
21 May 2010

Argos launches iphone shopping app

General merchandise retailer launches new application for Apple mobile devices, which will allow customers to browse more than 25,000 products on the go. 
21 May 2010

Focus DIY offers summer savings card

Focus DIY are offering a summer discount card for customers spending £50 in store or online from May 21 - 31. 
21 May 2010

Home improvement on the up, says Lowe's

World's second largest DIY retailer reports net earnings of $489m for Q1 and is optimistic as discretionary spending picks up in the US. 
20 May 2010

GIMA opens charity golf day up to the industry

Trade association announces there is still space for four more teams to play at charity event on June 9. 
20 May 2010
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