Research from Kingfisher plc, owner of B&Q and Screwfix, has found tradespeople are seeing growing demand for projects to make UK homes ‘greener’ but many do not feel they have the skills needed to take on the jobs.Over half (54%) of ... 

We are delighted to announce that Blanchard’s Home Hardware (Bideford) has won Home Hardware’s Christmas Window Dressing Competition receiving £100 in M&S vouchers. Watson Home Hardware (Sutton on Sea) received the runner’s up prize of £50 M&... 

Embracing and using your local digital presence to drive physical customer footfall is easier – and cheaper – than you think. The store looks great, and your teams are ready to spring into action – but a large percentage of your customers are ... 

McListers, located in the heart of Ballycastle was established in 1909 as an independent General Merchant store and is now run by James McLister, the fourth generation of this family business.Photo left to right: Pam Moss (Home Hardware), James ... 

We are delighted to announce that Blanchard’s Home Hardware (Bideford) has won Home Hardware’s Cookshop Window Dressing Competition. Staines & Brights Home Hardware (Tiptree) received the runner’s up prize. The competition was introduced to ... 

Southern Trident, a growing name in the garden centre and nursery sector, proudly announces its remarkable achievements in 2023 and sets the stage for further success in 2024. As a company dedicated to environmental responsibility, Southern Trident ... 

Drawing on its expertise in battery innovation across garden, lifestyle and power tool ranges, Yard Force’s new award-winning Solar Power Bank delivers up to 14 hours of charge to devices like phones, cameras and tablets, meaning you'll never be ... 

Timber garden furniture, grow your own and decorative garden structure specialist, Zest won the Outdoor Leisure Category at the GIMA Awards with its popular Garden Bar and Two Stool Set, already an award winner at Glee and proving very popular with ... 

DK Tools has announced the launch of a new household and cleaning category alongside its existing Amtech and Soudal product ranges. They have partnered with Kilrock to give their trade customers access to a market-leading brand that makes its ... 

QEP UK Holdings Limited (“QEP-UK”) is pleased to announce the successful acquisition from its US owner Q.E.P. Co., Inc. (“QEP-US”) of all QEP’s UK business units. QEP-UK is a worldwide leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of a broad range ... 

If there’s ever a time for DIY retailers to take stock and plan ahead for 2024, it’s now. Darker nights mean customers spend less time in the garden, and home improvement projects tend to be put out of mind until the peak Spring season. It’s the ... 

DK Tools is proud to announce our official role as an authorised distributor of Soudal products. Empowering our trade customers and industry with Soudal Excellence!As the leading independent European manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, and ... 

Napoleon Grills, the internationally renowned barbecue and outdoor kitchen specialist, once again sponsored the Big BBQ Cookout at cinch presents CarFest 2023, which was hosted this year by ‘First Ladies of Cue’ Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn, renowned ... 

Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home renovation and design, including the all-in-one software solution for industry professionals, has released the 2023 UK Houzz Bathroom Trends Study. The survey of more than 400 respondents*, found that almost ... 

National builders’ merchant Jewson has recorded an uplift in sales of its sustainable product ranges following the new Building Regulations, which apply to all construction projects in England.Seen by many as the stepping stone to the Future Homes ... 

The organisers of the LANDSCAPE show have taken the difficult decision to postpone this year’s event that was scheduled to take place later this month.The event director Jeremy Storey-Walker has written to all stakeholders with the following letter:... 

Strategy continues to deliver, with positive first half LFL sales; full year expectations maintained.Financial HighlightsRevenue growth of 0.7% to £827.7m (H1 2022 £822.3m) driven by the sales uplift in DIFM1Core LFL -0.8%2 with growth in the second ... 

LANDSCAPE – The Industry Trade Show is excited to announce that the seminar timetable for this year’s event is now live and available for attendees to explore! The highly anticipated trade show, dedicated to the landscaping industry is set to take ... 

Ed Betts, General Manager - Retail Lead Europe at Retail Express, considers the importance of a central planning platform and AI-driven forecasting to ensure seasonal event success.The retail calendar year is a busy one. The industry plays a pivotal ... 

New BHETA business service provider, Universal Partners is to present an advisory webinar to BHETA export members on managing the fluctuations of the currency market on Wednesday 20th September at 2.30pm. The event is aimed at supplier companies ...