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B&Q embarks on biggest ever price campaign as ceo says, "DIY is cool again".

B&Q has announced this morning that it is launching its biggest ever autumn price campaign including the launch of its first ever Autumn Privilege Card. 
23 September 2009

Aldi model contributed to Omega Wolf administration

In its report to creditors issued earlier this month, KPMG, appointed administrators to Omega Wolf in July this year, outlined the reasons behind the decision to place the company in administration. 
23 September 2009

Glee axes Sunday opening

Garden and outdoor leisure exhibition confirms dates for 2010, revealing its plans for Monday to Wednesday trading. 
23 September 2009

Business as usual after fire at Ruxley

Garden centre hires temporary warehouse building to help resume trading as quickly as possible following fire at the site. 
22 September 2009

Glee winners announced

Birmingham-based garden and outdoor leisure show names the 2009 winners of its annual New Products competition. 
22 September 2009

Home Hardware set for Christmas

Dealer-owned buying group distributes record number of its Christmas brochures – 20% up on last year. 
22 September 2009

BHETA confirms Birmingham move

In a letter to members on Friday, BHETA president Andrew Weiss confirmed that the association would make the move to Birmingham "as soon as practically possible". 
21 September 2009

Sales down at John Lewis but ambitious plans to continue

Chairman Charlie Mayfield says economic environment turned out better than expected and the Partnership will "maintain momentum" in its growth plans. 
18 September 2009

Ken Dodd opens new Stax depot

Comedy legend entertains and officially opens new Manchester depot - 28 years after opening the old Manchester branch. 
18 September 2009

Wyevale name change causes confusion

It seems the recent decision to drop the Wyevale name in favour of more localised brands under the Garden Centre Group umbrella is causing some confusion at local level. 
18 September 2009

Ring Lighting and Trident merger

Two major domestic lighting distributors join forces to create the £35m-strong Associated Lighting Group. 
18 September 2009

Wilkinson squeezes suppliers

Suppliers under pressure as value retailer hardens its stance in review of buying terms. 
17 September 2009

B&Q drives Kingfisher profits up

A strong performance by the UK DIY chain pushes group retail profit up 23.5% for H1. 
17 September 2009

Irish merchants set up €300m buying group

Two Irish merchant and diy groups, Associated Hardware and National Hardware, are merging their buying operations to create a single buying group on behalf of 150 independent members in total. 
17 September 2009

M&M joins forces with Outdoor Life Group

Timber company to distribute Hillhout and Holgard brands throughout UK. 
16 September 2009

Dunelm reports 16.1% rise in sales

Home furnishings retailer sees strong trading over last 10 weeks, following on from positive full-year results. 
16 September 2009

Clas Ohlson plans store in Watford

Swedish retailer enters into agreement for new branch in Harlequin Shopping Centre as part of its ongoing expansion plans. 
16 September 2009

London sees lowest sales growth in four years

Retail sales and footfall drop in the capital, as good weather means consumers opt for outdoor pursuits over indoor shopping. 
15 September 2009

Debenhams results "in line with expectations"

Department store chain releases trading update for 2009, revealing expected increase in profits, driven by own-bought ranges. 
15 September 2009

Paint sales thrive over Bank holiday weekend

Sales of emulsion paint increased 12.8% over August Bank holiday weekend as consumers "busy themselves" with home improvements. 
15 September 2009
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