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Restructuring complete, says Forest Garden
Garden timber manufacturer confirms it has completed its three-year programme and receives boost in funding from RBS.
29 January 2010
Snow and VAT rise lead to disappointing January sales
36% of retailers reported a drop in sales, with housewares, furniture and flooring suffering after three months of growth.
28 January 2010
HTA has strong 2009
Horticultural Trades Association reports growth in turnover, with record sales in gift vouchers.
28 January 2010
Dobbies has best-ever Christmas
Tesco-owned Dobbies Garden Centres, the largest UK garden centre chain behind the Garden Centre Group, has reported its strongest Christmas sales in the company's history.
28 January 2010
Crown refinances with £25m from RBS
Decorative coatings manufacturer uses 'funding package' to help fuel growth.
28 January 2010
Extending retirement age will boost economy
New policy suggests prolonging working lives by 18 months will inject £15m into the British financial system.
27 January 2010
Best of British
Winning the right to use the title Britain's Best Retailer can be a shot in the arm for any business, but only if you make the most of it...
27 January 2010
UK out of recession but 'still a long way to go'
GDP sees 0.1% growth but, while confidence is up, saving is at a five-year high as consumers squirrel away any extra cash.
27 January 2010
Pets at Home bought for £955m
Bidding war between private equity companies ends in acquisition by buyout specialist KKR.
27 January 2010
Tradesmen report improved consumer confidence
48% of builders and plumbers say they were busier than expected with homeowners happy to spend on home improvements.
26 January 2010
Cash in transit robbery at B&Q
Armed raiders escape with substantial sum of money after targeting cash van outside DIY store.
26 January 2010
Garden centre boss jailed for child sex attack
David Green of Green's Garden Centre sentenced to two years imprisonment after admitting assault on five-year old girl.
26 January 2010
Garden Centre Group reports strong Christmas trading
Garden retail chain, formerly Wyevale, posts 17% increase in profit, with gross margins up more than 50%.
25 January 2010
Demand for UK goods increases
Manufacturing production rose in the UK for the first time in two years, as overseas demand increased and stock reductions eased.
22 January 2010
B&Q refutes 'smaller format' rumours
DIY giant quashes rumours that it is planning to trial a number of smaller format stores in the UK.
22 January 2010
B&Q joins forces with Alan Titchmarsh
B&Q has today announced a multi-million pound investment in new garden and outdoor categories; to revamp 78 of its top garden centres and a partnership deal with Alan Titchmarsh.
21 January 2010
Vaughan develops new consumer Ecoshow
Credence, the consultancy business set up by former BHETA sector director Andy Vaughan, is developing a new consumer-targeted environmental show, Ecoshow UK.
21 January 2010
Rainy Day Trust launches eBay shop
Got any sample products you need to get rid of? Or old unwanted stock? Or do you just feel like doing a kind deed in a naughty world? The Rainy Day Trust now has an eBay page, which has been set up to raise money for the trust.
20 January 2010
Arcadia sells 10 BHS stores
Sir Philip Green hands over high street retailer's leases to a discount fashion chain, putting 350 jobs at risk.
20 January 2010
International Home and Housewares Show to change venue
Chicago-based trade show considering a move to rival venues in Las Vegas or Orlando for 2012.
20 January 2010
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