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Dunlop strengthens sales and marketing team with new appointments

The manufacturers of tiling and flooring products has appointed Kathryn Hyde has as marketing manager, and David Moore as area sales manager for the North West and North Wales.Ms Hyde brings with her a wealth of expertise in communications and ... 
4 July 2019

Kingfisher appoints new CEO

Following the CEO succession announcement on 20 March, Kingfisher today announces the appointment of Thierry Garnier as Chief Executive Officer. Thierry will be appointed to the Board as an Executive Director and will take over from Véronique Laury ... 
27 June 2019

Covers Alresford creates hospice garden for the senses

Covers Alresford helps hospice create sensory garden Covers Timber & Builders Merchants in Alresford will be supporting Naomi House & Jacksplace by donating topsoil and compost to help the hospices grow sensory plants. The plants have been ... 
26 June 2019

Wyevale Nurseries appoints new amenity sales executive

Alan Young from Cheltenham in Gloucestershire has re-located to take up the role this month at Wyevale Nurseries, which is based in Hereford. He will work on tenders and quotes for existing customers, as well as developing new business.Mr Young said:... 
24 May 2019

Hardware shop owner closes its doors at 84

A shopkeeper who has worked in the same hardware shop for more than six decades is hanging up her apron for the last time to enjoy retirement as the shop closes its doors after almost a century of service.Great grandmother Joan Muter, (84) from East ... 
20 May 2019

BHETA names new DIY sector manager

Following the recent restructure at the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA), Keeley Vernon has been appointed as its new DIY sector manager for home improvement and garden.Ms Vernon’s appointment follows closely after that of Seema ... 
17 May 2019

HTA appoints director of policy and communications

The HTA has appointed James Clark as director of policy and communications. Mr Clark, who joins the HTA in June, has held a number of public affairs roles – most recently as UK public affairs and advocacy lead at pharmaceutical company Sanofi. Prior ... 
8 May 2019

E.P. Barrus expands merchandising team

Leading garden tools and accessories supplier E. P. Barrus has expanded its merchandising team to meet demand as the business continues to grow.The latest recruit to the team is James Utton, who joins E. P. Barrus with years of experience in garden ... 
3 May 2019

Ikea announces new country retail manager

Ikea has announced today that Peter Jelkeby has been appointed as country retail manager with responsibility for the UK and Ireland.Taking over from Javier Quiñones, who joins Ikea USA as country retail manager, Mr Jelkeby will continue to ... 
3 May 2019

Covers Brighton raises £35,000 for Cancer Research

Covers Timber & Builders Merchants in Brighton has helped charity supporters from Newick RFC in East Sussex raise £35,000 for Cancer Research during a special rugby match.The event, which was called Newick RFC Kicks Cancer into Touch, was ... 
2 May 2019
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