Homebase, the home and garden experts, has selected RELEX, provider of unified retail planning solutions, to automate and optimise its supply chain processes. RELEX will service Homebase stores across the UK and Ireland, three distribution centres ... 

Interior accessories manufacturer Rothley is continuing its ongoing commitment to a sustainable and ethical process of manufacturing and production, promising all new products to be chrome-free and in recyclable packaging. This year, Rothley has ... 

Make UK has announced the appointment of Lord Hutton as its next Chair, succeeding Dame Judith Hackitt who has stepped down after six years in the role. Lord Hutton has extensive background in business and industry having served as Secretary of ... 

Sniffe & Likkit, the fast-growing British dog grooming and treats firm, has created two new SKUs to maximise gifting opportunities for retailers across all categories.The new products tap into the fact that, with dogs being treated as an ... 

We are very pleased to announce that after a two-year covid induced absence SOLEX (The Summer Outdoor Living Exhibition) space has sold out, and there is already an exhibitor waiting list for 2023! This is great news for the exhibition and the ... 

Manufacturer of premium quality hand tools and jobsite products, ToughBuilt has been recognised for its commitment to innovative and intelligent product design. The business' Scraper Utility Knife was named as the winner of the TMB (Troy Means ... 

Toolstation, one of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, has announced its fourth tie-up with the Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) Community Interest Company, helping fund the young volunteers participation in ... 

Demand has skyrocketed, but tradespeople have also been hit with a series of challenges because of Covid and Brexit, so Rated People explores the true effects of ‘the home improvement boom’ and looks at what’s in store for 2022.62% of UK ... 

Wickes Group plc has today released its full year results for the year ended 1 January 2022. Financial Highlights Revenue up 14.0% to £1.53bn (2020: £1.35bn) driven byFurther market share gains in Core, supported by range development, enhanced ... 

Homebase has returned to Coventry with a new store on the Gallagher Retail Park. The new 30,000 sq. ft store is the one-stop-shop for the products, expertise and inspiration customers need to fix, improve or transform their homes and gardens.The new ... 

Wickes has announced its first official talent partnership, a two year collaboration with presenter, singer, actress and DIY fan, Kimberley Walsh. With the last couple of years highlighting the volume of women that led and took on home improvements, ... 

Toolstation is launching an initiative aimed at those affected by the mental health crisis in the construction industry. The mental health awareness campaign is designed to help equip tradespeople with the tools they need to look after their mental ... 

Kingfisher has released its final financial results for year ending 31 January 2022. Highlights for the year include: a year of record revenue and profits; gaining market share in the UK and France; effective management of product availability, ... 

The Board of the European DIY Retail Association (EDRA) and of the Global Home Improvement Network (GHIN) is pleased to announce that two new members joined the Network in March 2022. ProCoop, a Belgium full-service group, and GooDay, with a ... 

BHETA’s steering group focussing on the legitimate sale of products such as secateurs and drain cleaners which were included in the original draft of the forthcoming Offensive Weapons Act (OWA) received broadly good news from the publication of the ... 

The mark Global Recycling Day on the 18th March, experts have shared their top bits of advice for tradespeople on how to dispose of each type of work waste. Recent research by IronmongeryDirect, the UK’s largest supplier of specialist ironmongery, ... 

Like Amazon for building materials, Buildiro.com seeks to raise at least £300,000 to boost affiliate sales, activate merchants, and grow revenue. Buildiro.com, a digital marketplace for tradespeople, builders, and DIY enthusiasts in the United ... 

The Future for International Trade Conference on March 17th, 2022, taking place at the Stratford Manor Hotel, is signing up growing numbers of delegates as export opportunities return to the agenda in tune with easing of Covid travel restrictions. “... 

AkzoNobel has opened the doors of its new £10 million global research and development centre in Slough in the South of England. The new facility will be home to 120 specialists from across AkzoNobel’s Research & Development business, including ... 

A range of 70 new metallic colours have been made available by HMG Paints for their HMG ColourBase Colour Box. The new metallic colours are available in a range of HMG products and are ideal for industries such as Commercial Vehicle, Horseboxes and ...