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November 2009
Two new faces at Eliza Tinsley
23 November 2009
Eliza Tinsley welcomes two new faces to the senior management team as sales and marketing director Peter Stone leaves to take up his post as BHETA DIY sector director.
Mount Kilimanjaro challenge
18 November 2009
Former Burcot garden centre employee to tackle Africa's highest mountain in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.
Typhoon md leaves firm
16 November 2009
Control handed back to company's founder and chairman, following the departure of Chris Stevens.
New face at The Garden Centre Group
11 November 2009
Gabbie Cooney is appointed centre maintenance and development manager, taking up her role this month.
Brabantia appointments
11 November 2009
Brabantia has appointed Adam Ponting as its new national account manager for the UK.
PJH expands sales team
11 November 2009
The PJH Group has appointed Marc Zbinden as sales development manager for the south east.
B&Q honours oldest employee
11 November 2009
Birthday celebrations for 95-year old member of staff who has been with the company for 19 years.
Spooky staff raise Roman total
10 November 2009
The latest fundraising event from shower designer and manufacturer Roman was a Halloween-themed games night.
New regional manager at The Garden Centre Group
2 November 2009
Chris Brannigan from Altrincham is appointed regional manager for the north, overseeing the running of 14 garden centres in the region.
Former Webbs director receives university Fellowship
2 November 2009
Garden writer and three-times Chelsea Gold medal winner Marigold Webb is to receive a Fellowship from the University of Worcester this month.
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RANGE REVIEW: Hardware & Tools
What would help you maximise sales of hardware & tools?
Better support with merchandising in store
Supplier promotions and price deals
More variety of ranges available in the market
Support with staff training to improve product knowledge
Greater education amongst consumers
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