Spring Fair, the UK’s leading marketplace for wholesale Home, Gift and Fashion which returns to the NEC Birmingham NEC from 5th – 8th February 2023, has announced its Inspiring Retail Stage line-up. Featuring leading industry professionals and ... 

A gardening startup that uses the latest in compostable packaging innovation has become the latest winner in this season’s Dragons’ Den.The key component of Grow Sow Simple’s judge-wooing seed kits, which won an £80,000 investment from Dragon, Sara ... 

Wyevale Nurseries has been voted as Associate Member of the Year for 2022 by members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) it was revealed at the organisation’s annual conference on Tuesday, January 24.The award recognises companies or individuals ... 

In an exciting move, Michael Perry – better known as Mr Plant Geek – will be joining Glee 2023 (27– 29 June, NEC Birmingham) as the exhibition’s first ever ‘ambassador’.In his new role, Michael Perry will bring his extensive knowledge and passion ... 

The Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG) entered the tool hire market for the first time 12 months ago. One year on, the venture has a number of in-branch tool hire services across the South East providing anything that is required - no ... 

MKM, the leading UK independent building supplies merchant with over 100 branches across the UK, enlisted the expertise of Brave Bison Commerce to overhaul their existing website and bring it into the new digital era, with a focus on improving ... 

BHETA has launched a free helpline and business support service for members covering any question related to international trade. This includes:excisecustoms computer systemsDEFRA requirementsUK/EU VATfinance and payment methodsdangerous goodsUSA ... 

Design-led workspace specialist TOG has come together with dedicated timber specialists Waugh Thistleton Architects to explore a new approach to workplace design. In The Black & White Building, they have explored an ‘architecture of sufficiency’–... 

As 2023 stretches ahead of us, Primeur – the award-winning supplier behind the Tierra Verde planters, Eco-Way stepping-stones, EZ Border borders and edging, and EZ Tile flooring ranges – is laying out its stall for the year ahead with its dedicated ‘... 

It is with great regret and sympathy we announce the passing of Kerstin Kamasa, a woman who was an Iconic and Inspirational woman who for many years made significant in-roads into the Tool and DIY Industry with her own brand Kamasa Tools, and helped ... 

Home Improvement retailer Wickes has opened a new store as part of the business’ ongoing investment into its store estate. The Lancashire store located in Trinity Street has been designed in line with the Wickes distinctive service model. There are ... 

Covers Timber and Builders Merchant has announced the acquisition of Wingham Timber and Mouldings, based near Canterbury in Kent. Wingham Timber is an independent timber merchant supplying construction grade timber, sheet materials, internal ... 

Isle of Wight home, DIY and garden retailer W. Hurst & Son has taken the top spot in a nationwide search to find the UK’s favourite local business, and it has put its success down to one thing. A commitment to traditional values has seen a ... 

According to retail experts Springboard, footfall across UK retail destinations last week was -27.7% lower than in the week leading up to Christmas Day, and just +7.2% higher than in the same week in 2021. The relatively modest uplift from last year ... 

Brits are being offered advice on how to reuse and make the most of their real Christmas tree after holidays are over. Experts at Gardening Express have looked into the creative and eco-friendly ways that dried out Christmas trees can be put to good ... 

According to retail experts Springboard, the full day results for Boxing Day reveal footfall was +38.8% higher than in 2021. With an increase of +50.1% up to 12pm, the overall result reveals how much better footfall was on Boxing Day morning this ... 

Tradespeople could see a downturn in custom as more homeowners expect to undertake DIY due to the soaring cost of living, according to research by flooring retailer Factory Direct Flooring (FDF). However, results also bring to the fore other ... 

Adding value to a property doesn’t have to mean getting a brand-new kitchen fitted or having expensive new windows installed. There are many changes owners can undertake themselves to add value, as even small things like outdated kitchen tiles can ... 

Research reveals that ‘quality time’ and ‘home-cooked food’ are more important to the nation than toys and tech this festive period. The big day is fast approaching, and with pressures mounting to have ‘the best Christmas ever’ following the last ... 

BHETA, the leading trade association for DIY, Housewares & Small Electrical companies, is to hold a live forum at its Birmingham offices in Vyse Street on 1 February with speakers from Toolstation topping the bill. Rupert Nichols, Commercial ...