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News Archive August 2021

Autumn Fair delivers the best gifts of all and launches official app 21 August 2021

Staging the largest gathering of Gift products in one place incorporating Gift, Beauty & Wellbeing, Kid’s Toys and Play, and Greetings, as well as fantastic crossover buying opportunities between Home, Summerhouse, and Fashion sectors, Autumn ...


GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund 19 August 2021

As activity ramps up ahead of Glee 2021, GIMA is encouraging new business and innovators to consider entering the 2021 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund, with this year’s winner being unveiled at Glee, the leading annual exhibition for the garden and ...


ToughBuilt joins British Safety Industry Federation 18 August 2021

ToughBuilt has become a member of the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF). The company's decision to join the UK's leading trade association for the PPE industry reflects its commitment to championing the highest levels of occupational health ...


Dulux revamps Changing Rooms as home improvement show returns to TV 18 August 2021

Dulux and Shine TV launch multi-platform campaign with media agency Mediacom that brings a new, younger audience to the show’s 25-year heritage ahead of re-launch on Channel 4.Tonight marks the re-launch of Changing Rooms, as Dulux gives a fresh ...


Numbers look great, says Exclusively team 17 August 2021

One stand only remains available at the live 2021 Exclusively Show, taking place at The Business Design Centre, Islington on 24th & 25th August as registered visitor numbers continue to increase. All 18 stands in the Launchpad area, which ...


Muffle Limited, growing at an average rate of 153% YoY 16 August 2021

Muffle Limited, a global acoustic and soundproofing solutions provider, is set to expand further into international markets, growing at an average rate of 153% YoY. Since 2019, Muffle Limited has provided acoustic and soundproofing solutions ...


Homebase to return to Bradford later this year 12 August 2021

Home and garden experts Homebase is bringing the best of its products, ideas and inspiration to Bradford, with a brand-new store on Enterprise 5 Retail Park. Opening later this year on Bradford Road, the 34,500 sq. ft store and 10,000 sq. ft. garden ...


DK Tools’ Website Wins ‘E-Commerce Solution of the Year’ Award 10 August 2021

DK Tools is delighted to announce that it has won the prestigious ‘E-Commerce Solution of the Year’ award for the introduction of a ‘silent sales assistant’ onto its transactional business-to-business (B2B) website.Organised by Retail Systems, the ...


Albero Forte joins BHETA 9 August 2021

The PlasticForte brand from manufacturing company Albero Forte is the latest housewares name to join the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA).PlasticForte is known for multiple use home organisation products and the range includes ...


MKM Building Supplies expanding in Scotland with Spey Valley acquisition 6 August 2021

MKM Building Supplies, the UK’s largest independent builders merchant, is further expanding its presence in Scotland with the purchase of Spey Valley Timber & Builders Merchants. The acquisition follows a period of significant growth in Scotland ...


Houzz Pro introduces Teams for residential construction professionals to streamline project management 6 August 2021

Houzz Inc., the leading platform for home renovation and design, today announced Teams, a premium collaboration tool on Houzz Pro for construction and renovation professionals.Houzz Pro, the all-in-one business management and marketing software, now ...


All-star guests help MKM open new Penrith branch 5 August 2021

MKM Building Supplies, one of the UK’s largest independent builder’s merchants, opened its brand-new Penrith branch on Monday 2 August. The opening of the new branch, located at a 2.1 acre site, is an important step forward for tradespeople and the ...


Exeter City Women's FC and Lord Mayor attend opening of new Travis Perkins branch 4 August 2021

Exeter City Women’s FC and the Lord Mayor Cllr Trish Oliver, attended the opening of the new Travis Perkins branch in Exeter.The branch has set up a new sponsorship deal with the club which includes a subscription to the software of the team’s new ...


Phoenix Brickwork celebrates achieving Investors in People’s Gold/Advanced Level as part of its continued national growth. 2 August 2021

Fast growing national brickwork, scaffolding and drywall business, Phoenix Brickwork has delivered a golden performance at its renewal assessment by leading government organisation, Investors in People.In a comprehensive assessment process, Phoenix ...


Matt Rodda MP and local Mayor open new Travis Perkins branch 2 August 2021

Matt Rodda MP and Mayor, Councillor Janet Sartorel today visited the new Travis Perkins in Woodley, which opened this morning.The brand new branch features a new plumbing and heating showroom and a tools and plant hire section which includes diggers ...


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